In Demand!-Pop Music for Strings Thursday, February 18, 2010
Vivaldi, Mozart, Corelli and Bach will always reign supreme in the world of orchestral music;Â they are the “meat and potatoes” of educational string literature. But your students need a little dessert too – especially at the end of the school year. The world lost an entertainment superstar last year and what better way to pay tribute than to feature his music on your spring concert?!
Along with the amazing production talents of Quincy Jones, Michael Jackson’s main claim to fame was his Thriller album, which had an impact on music, dance and entertainment that is still apparent today. Your students can now play some of that ground-breaking music and other Michael Jackson hits, choosing from several crowd-pleasing arrangements now available for school string orchestras.
THE KING OF POP – Arr. Larry Moore – Grade 3 (Pop Specials for Strings) Includes: Thriller, Rock With You, Off the Wall, Man in the Mirror, I’ll Be There.
SALUTE TO MICHAEL JACKSON – Arr. Robert Longfield – Grade 2 (Easy Pop Specials) Includes: Thriller, I’ll Be There, Man in the Mirror.
THRILLER – Arr. Larry Moore – Grade 3 (Pop Specials for Strings)
THRILLER – Arr. Robert Longfield – Grade 2 (Easy Pop Specials)
MAN IN THE MIRROR – Arr. Larry Moore – Grade 3 (Pop Specials for Strings)
MAN IN THE MIRROR – Arr. Robert Longfield – Grade 2 (Easy Pop Specials)
BAD – Grade 2½ (Belwin Hot Pops Series)
BILLIE JEAN – Grade 2½ (Belwin Hot Pops Series)
BEAT IT – Grade 2½ (Belwin Hot Pops Series)
For more great recommendations for your string program, contact our orchestra department!