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This solo arrangement from the Broadway play of the same name was composed by Fats Waller in 1929. This swing orchestration features either piano, saxophone, or trumpet solo. The piano has been written with optional chord symbols.

As with all Colonial Road Music Publishing arrangements, saxes are optional and can be played with 3 or 5   saxophones.

Duration: 4:00

$385 1st performance - $185 subsequent performances.

This song, originally from Brigadoon, takes on a very swinging style and is playable at various tempi. The arrangement can be used as a piano solo (melody notated) or male singer. The whole orchestra plays a very exciting shout chorus complete with a final chorus modulation that is sure to please both orchestra and audience alike. The orchestration was originally written by Victor Vanacore for Ray Charles’ symphonic performances and was performed  at Mr. Charles’ last concerts.

Duration: 4:00

$385 1st performance - $185 subsequent performances.

One of the hits from the musical Bye Bye Birdie, this unique arrangement is the best of Broadway and swing. It features 3 false endings, each of which segues into a  new version of the tune. This arrangement happens to be in a perfect key for an optional  male vocalist.
Duration: 5:00

$385 1st performance - $185 subsequent performances.

April in Paris is a song composed by Vernon Duke with lyrics by E. Y. Harburg in 1932 for the Broadway musical Walk A Little Faster. It has been performed by  many artists, including Count Basie, Frank Sinatra, Billie Holiday, and Dawn Upshaw.  Here it is joined with another perennial favorite, One O’Clock Jump, a jazz standard written in 1937 by Count Basie. It was the theme song of the Count Basie Orchestra used it to close each of their concerts for a half century. These tunes have been re-orchestrated and arranged for symphony orchestra by Victor Vanacore.

This arrangement is great for dancing or as a closer for your swing concerts.

Duration: 3:20

$385 1st performance - $185 subsequent performances.

"Cheek to Cheek" is a song written by Irving Berlin in 1935 for the Fred Astaire/Ginger Rogers movie Top Hat. While it has been recorded by many artists from Ella to Andrea, it still owes part of its fame from the Sinatra album Come Dance With Me. A Grammy Hall of Fame recipient in 2000, in 2004 Astaire's version finished at #15 on AFI's 100  Years 100 Songs survey of top tunes in American cinema.
If your budget does not allow for saxes, please enjoy this romp through a great swing chart that replaces the saxes with Low Strings, Horns and Woodwinds and still swings!

(Male Vocal Key of Bb / Range Bb4 - E5)
Duration: 3:20

$385 1st performance - $185 subsequent performances.

For this unique arrangement of Beethoven's iconic composition, the original time signature and key have  been retained and the added montuno parts are in cut time 4/4. This chart has been designed to be a quick read for your players, and a  crowd-pleaser. This chart burns from top to bottom.

Duration: 4:20 

$385 1st performance - $185 subsequent performances.

"Come Fly with Me" is a 1957 popular song composed by Jimmy Van Heusen, with lyrics by Sammy Cahn and was written for Frank for his title album of the same name. This particular song set the tone for exotic locales in Bombay, Peru and Acapulco Bay, it became a major part of the Sinatra concert repertoire. All saxophone lines have been doubled in the lower woodwinds and strings.
Duration: 3:20

$385 1st performance - $185 subsequent performances.

Who would have thought these classic disco songs would make such a great symphonic presentation? They do!

Disco At The Pops is an ideal encore piece. This is happy music, from beginning to end. Included is: I Will Survive, Last Dance and YMCA. Your audience will be dancing in the aisles. Vocal Parts available.
Duration: 5:10

$385 1st performance - $185 subsequent performances.

One of the Beach Boys' biggest hits, Good Vibrations has been described as a "pocket symphony" because it featured instruments unusual for a pop song at the time. It is #6 on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.

This orchestration features the brass section in a chorale setting, a dixieland clarinet solo (written out), plenty of pizzicato and a driving robust ending.

Duration: 3:39

$385 1st performance - $185 subsequent performances.

Audience participation with an old fashioned American Big Band Blues. The orchestra literally turns into a big swing machine from the opening bars and ends with a “shout chorus” with the whole orchestra standing. Features  any soloist in your orchestra that can play the blues. A real show stopper!

Duration: 5:00

$385 1st performance - $185 subsequent performances.

Aaron Copland meets Buster Poindexter. The ever-popular Fanfare for the Common Man starts off as a Salsa complete with Clave and enormous percussion accents. We finally hear  Buster Poindexter’s Hot! Hot! Hot!. There are optional lyrics cued in many of the orchestra parts for that party atmosphere.
Duration: 2:40

$385 1st performance - $185 subsequent performances.

The Motown Hits Heatwave (Key of F, Martha and the Vandellas) and You Can't Hurry Love (Key of Eb, The Supremes) were covered by Phil Collins, and provide a very nice  orchestral cover for your symphony. This arrangement can be played with optional saxes, as their parts are covered in low strings and woodwinds. The short Baritone sax solo is also cued in Trumpet, Guitar and Piano.

Heatwave is in F and You Can't Hurry Love is in Eb.
Duration: 3:46

$385 1st performance - $185 subsequent performances.

Originally orchestrated by Vanacore for Natalie Cole's last album, this arrangement features lush strings, french horns, woodwinds and piano  trio. This arrangement is ideal for a sophisticated female vocalist who can sing a very subtle and understated rendition  of this iconic song. Very cinematic and perfect for Valentine's Day.

The arrangement starts in F and modulates to G.
Duration: 4:00

$385 1st performance - $185 subsequent performances.

Frances Albert Sinatra was perhaps the most dominant pop icon of the 20th century and Nelson Riddle’s treatment of this tune is the quintessential example of pops arranging.  This tribute to the main man and his arranger features piano (jazz style with improvisation). It can also be utilized as a vocal with big brassy sounds leaping out from the orchestra on the shout chorus.
Duration: 3:35

$385 1st performance - $185 subsequent performances.

Victor Vanacore was the Music Director for the Jackson 5 and developed a close relationship with the young Michael  Jackson. "King of Pop" is his tribute to the body of  work of the icon Michael Jackson. Vocals are available for this chart.

Included in this medley are:

• Never Can Say Goodbye (Overture/Intro) 
• I Want You Back 
• ABC 
• The Love You Save 
• Thriller 
• Off The Wall 
• Billie Jean 
• Don't Stop Till You Get Enough 
• Beat It 

Duration: 7:45

$385 1st performance - $185 subsequent performances.

This version of Mack The Knife was taken from our 50's Medley because we had so many requests to use it as a separate  vocal. The perennial Bobby Darin favorite is in the key of Bb modulating to Eb for your featured male vocalist.

Another audience favorite.

Duration: 2:23

$385 1st performance - $185 subsequent performances.

This Bernstein Classic has been re-orchestrated and montuno piano (written out) has been added in addition to a kicking drum part and revamped electric bass part.

Duration: 2:20

$385 1st performance - $185 subsequent performances.

Carlos Santana meets the symphony. His guitar riffs are heard in the low strings and woodwinds as this cha cha unfolds and eventually segues to Perez Prado’s still popular Patricia. A real Cha Cha to dance to.

Duration: 4:00

$385 1st performance - $185 subsequent performances.

This Elton John classic has been orchestrated as a tour de force tribute to Sir Elton. This arrangement offers plenty of bright Brass chords and  a very exciting rhythm section challenge. If you desire you may use a local male vocalist, as the arrangement retains the original key (Bb). This can also be a wonderful addition to your patriotic concerts.   
Duration: 2:35

$385 1st performance - $185 subsequent performances.

This lively medley features the songs of Earth, Wind and Fire. Songs include: In the Stone, Got to Get You into My Life, That’s the Way of the World, After the Love is Gone, Reasons, Let’s Groove Tonight, September, and Fantasy.

 This is Funk music at its best and  your orchestra will shine. Vocals are available for this chart.
Duration: 9:45 (Alternate version : 4:15)

$485 1st performance - $185 subsequent performances.

This popular American standard is written as a Meringue but can also be interpreted as a Samba or even played with a Disco beat. It features an energetic “breakdown” where the piano plays a written out montuno followed by different orchestral entrances by sections mashed up with other popular Latin melodies.

Duration: 4:00

$385 1st performance - $185 subsequent performances.

This symphonic arrangement is ideal for listening or dancing. It  embodies the excitement and free spirit of the 1920's flappers with a very exciting orchestration from today's Hollywood Soundstage. Treat your audience to a melding of The Charleston (James P. Johnston 1923) and  perennial favorite, Black Bottom (Jelly Roll Morton, 1926).

Duration: 3:40

$385 1st performance - $185 subsequent performances.

Saturday Night at the Pops, featuring the music of the Bee Gees, is scored for Symphony Orchestra and rhythm utilizing the driving disco  beat of the era. The blockbuster Saturday Night at the Pops Album has gone platinum fifteen times. It became the number one best selling soundtrack of all time. The album was the best-selling in history until 1984, when Michael Jackson's Thriller (also in our library) replaced it. Songs include: Night Fever, Stayin' Alive, How Deep is Your Love?,  More Than a Woman, and You Should Be Dancin'. Vocal Parts are available.
Duration: 7:39 (Alternate version: 4:30)

$385 1st performance - $185 subsequent performances.

This Benny Goodman classic has been re-orchestrated by Victor Vanacore for Symphony orchestra and has been received by symphony pops audiences with fantastic response. The audience has the opportunity to observe the complete orchestra swinging away with the “Krupa” style drum solos. Benny Goodman is quoted as saying, "'Sing, Sing, Sing” was a big thing, and no one-nighter was complete without it".
Duration: 4:00

$385 1st performance - $185 subsequent performances.

This Elton John composition is from  Ray Charles' Duet Album Genius Loves Company. This is the last arrangement by Victor Vanacore that Ray Charles erformed in his brilliant career. The arrangement features an  aggressive rhythm section with a great pop music beat and lush strings.

(No Sax section parts)

Duration: 4:00

$385 1st performance - $185 subsequent performances.

Gloria Estefan and the Miami Sound Machine brought the rhythms of Latin music into the pop music culture. Songs of the Miami Sound Machine included in this medley are 1-2-3, Words Get in the Way, Anything For You, Conga.

This is a great feature for your percussion section; a fusion of Cubano and pop styles. This is feel good music at its best.
 

Please note: Written guitar solos are also cued throughout the orchestra. If you are not using s guitar, please use one of the optional solo instruments.

 Duration: 7:30 (Alternate version: 4:38)

$385 1st performance - $185 subsequent performances.

From the Roger's and Hart musical Babes In Arm comes one of Mr. Sinatra's signature hits. She loves the cool, free, wind in  her hair typically is sung about a woman who loves the "hobo" style of life living care-free without any worries whatsoever. "She's broke and that's oke".

You will enjoy the interplay among the orchestra on this song as it as been totally re-orchestrated from live and recorded versions, thereby enabling your orchestra to swing the audience out of their seats.

Duration: 3:20

$385 1st performance - $185 subsequent performances.

Percy Faith recorded the most popular version of the theme (an instrumental orchestral arrangement) at the Columbia 30th Street Studio in New York City. Recently A Summer Place (Max Steiner) was featured in the 2018 hit movie score, The Shape of Water. This is nostalgia at its very best, and adds new meaning to the American Standard. Vanacore's orchestration of this classic is warm, romantic and subtle.

Duration: 2:25
$385 1st performance - $185 subsequent performances.

This symphonic arrangement is ideal for listening or dancing. It  embodies the excitement and free spirit of the 1920's flappers with a very exciting orchestration from today's Hollywood Soundstage. Treat your audience to a melding of The Charleston (James P. Johnston 1923) and  perennial favorite, Black Bottom (Jelly Roll Morton, 1926).

Duration: 3:40

$385 1st performance - $185 subsequent performances.

Rock around the Clock, Jailhouse  Rock, Theme From A Summer Place, and Mack The Knife.  One thing is certain: everyone in your audience will know every tune  in this medley. This is the very best in nostalgia. Vocal Parts are available.

Please note: Written  guitar solos are also cued throughout the orchestra. If you are not using a guitar, please use one of the optional solo instruments.

Duration: 6:20 (Alternate version: 4:20)

$385 1st performance - $185 subsequent performances.

We have re-arranged our King of Pop medley of Michael  Jackson's songs. This shorter version is ideal for your local dance  company to perform a scary Michael Jackson-type of dance that is fun for  Halloween. This exciting new arrangement includes  Thriller, Beat It and a recapitulation of Thriller.

Duration: 3:50

$385 1st performance - $185 subsequent performances.

A true show stopper. This medley includes Bambolero (Caballo Viejo) by the Gypsy Kings. Clever segues take us through Perez Prado hits, such as Mambo #5, Mambo Jambo and  Que Rico el Mambo, finalizing the medley with a re-orchestration of the Bernstein Mambo from West Side Story (also available as a separate rental at $200/$135. Duration 2:20).

This arrangement is laden with percussion and drum set. There are montuno parts that can be opened up for solos;also, if you are so  inclined, the orchestra has optional lyrics written in for that real 1950’s sound (men only).

Duration: 6:35

$385 1st performance - $185 subsequent performances.

A wonderful Nelson Riddle arrangement of the original Cy Coleman instrumental for a May1957 recording at Capitol Records Studios. Again, Vanacore has added the symphonic pallet for lovers only!

Duration: 2:50

$385 1st performance - $185 subsequent performances.

This swing adaptation of the show tune from the musical “Spring Is  Here” by Rogers and Hart, embodies all of the spirit which is indicative of a Colonial Road Music arrangements. The main motif is repeated throughout the arrangement and showcases your lead trombonist and your orchestra in a wonderful Broadway/swing feature. The chart offers a clever modulation and an exciting ending.

Duration: 3:20 

$385 1st performance - $185 subsequent performances.

Arrangements are available for Symphony Orchestra with standard instrumentation.  

All arrangements are by Victor A. Vanacore.