Famous Duets

American Bandstand was the longest running pop music television show in United States history. Enjoy that swingin’ theme song. This is a perfect opener for a Rock and Soul concert or to the 50’s medley by Maestro Vanacore.

Vocal/instrumental parts are available.

Duration: 2:22 

$385 1st performance - $185 subsequent performances $185

This medley was commissioned by the Detroit Symphony Orchestra (Neeme Järvi, Music Director). As you would expect, it includes many of the tunes that defined the pop music scene in Detroit. Nostalgia? Try these! Ain’t No Mountain High Enough, Sir Duke, Dancin’ In The Streets, Mahogany, Tears of a Clown, Stop In The Name of Love, Rockin’ Robin, You Can’t Hurry Love, Reach Out and I’ll Be There are all included. ‘Nuf said?

Duration: 7:30

$485 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.

This Michael McDonald cover of another Motown hit is another great arrangement to feature your favorite male pop singer. This arrangement, originally recorded on Ray Charles' last album, "Genius Loves Company", is pop writing at it's very best and will excite your audience as a live performance. As with all Victor Vanacore vocal arrangements this presentation has special colors to delight  your orchestra members too. This arrangement is in the key of F. Great for a duet.
Duration: 5:15

$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. Great for a duet!
Duration: 4:00

$385 1st performance - $185 subsequent performances.

A composition written by Carole Bayer Sager and David Foster has been recorded by Celine Dion, Andrea Bocelli, The Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Josh Groban. This song speaks to Unity, Peace, Safety and Love; written in English and Italian, and is appropriate for any holiday. The Vanacore orchestration is in the key of Bb (C4 - Bb6) and is written for Tenor solo (optional Soprano), Tenor with SATB or Tenor alone. WW's are written to play the musical answers "if no choir" and also replace the acoustic guitar on the recording provided. 
The key of Bb major is retained throughout.

Duration: 3:00

$385 1st performance - $185 subsequent performances.

Envelop your orchestra and audiences with one of the most beautiful Ennio Morricone melodies of the last century. Formerly titled Gabriel's Oboe (aka "On Earth As It Is In Heaven" from the movie "The Mission") this masterpiece, popularized by Sarah Brightman and Andrea Bocelli and sung in Italian, is a true fantasia; imagining the world as a planet of peace without violence and always free like the clouds. A world that is full of humanity and justice. This arrangement is very popular at Easter, Christmas, World Youth Day and Earth Day. Key of Bb Solo Tenor/Soprano (F4-G5 w/Optional Choir).

Duration: 4:15

$385 1st performance - $185 subsequent performances.

This orchestration is based on the secnd version of the song (sung partly in English) released in 1996 as "Time to Say Goodbye". This version paired Andrea Bocelli with English soprano Sarah Brightman, and achieved even greater success than the original, topping charts all across Europe including Germany, where it became the biggest-selling single in history.

This arrangement can be sung by your local Tenor and Soprano or as a Tenor solo.

(Key of G with modulation to A)

Duration: 3:40

$385 1st performance - $185 subsequent performances.

Arrangements are available for Symphony Orchestra with standard instrumentation.  

All arrangements are by Victor A. Vanacore.