"My Shot" from the musical "Hamilton"
Pop Specials for Strings
Words and music by Lin-Manuel Miranda
Arranged for String Orchestra by Larry Moore
Suitable for Level 3-4 String Orchestra
Hamilton is without question the most creative, talked-about musical to hit Broadway this millennium. In this stand-out selection from the show, the lead characters lay out their plans for victory, despite their personal hardships. This arrangement for strings and a vocalist is a clever way to connect students with American history!
Seven Nation Army
Considered by many as one of the greatest songs of the 2000s, "Seven Nation Army" continues to be heard at sporting and special events around the world. Its instantly recognizable riff has made it the signature sound for the alternative rock duo, White Stripes
String Players Union for String Orchestra Level 2.5
Show your great sense of humour with this novelty piece that winds up creating near chaos in your ensemble! When the first violins join a local branch of the String Players Union, the other musicians and director soon learn that the union members must adhere to some hilarious performance guidelines. Accommodations include playing only some notes, giving the left hand a rest and even left hand free time! Staging possibilities are endless as this piece is easy to put together and is guaranteed to bring a smile to everyone in the hall!
Wild West Hoedown Level 2.5
This bright change-of-pace work evokes the toe-tapping sounds of the old west as settlers circle the wagons round for a Saturday night hoedown. Featuring athletic, yet very playable fiddle-style tunes that wander throughout the ensemble, the music also uses simple double-stops and contrasting rhythms that keep things moving along.
Music by Michael Giacchino. Arranged by Robert Longfield. Published and distributed by Hal Leonard.
Ramin Djawadi/ arr. Larry Moore
