Vocal

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.

CRMP has received numerous requests over the last few years for Ray Charles' version of America the Beautiful. Victor Vanacore has recreated this wonderful rendition, complete with Ray's harmonization, optional Choir and great feel.

The arrangement is in Eb.

Duration: 3:00

$423 1st performance - $203 subsequent performances.

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.

Duration: 2:22

$257 1st performance - $140 subsequent performances.

This 1950 hit by Sammy Cahn and Nicolas Brodsky was written for Mario Lanza who sang it in the movie The Toast of New Orleans. Be My Love has been recorded most recently by Andrea Bocelli and has been a crossover favorite by many operatic tenors, such as Plácido Domingo and Luis Mariano.



This arrangement is in Bb and modulates to an orchestral interlude, which returns to Bb 


Duration: 3:10

$385 1st performance - $185 subsequent performances.

What better way to ring in the season than to begin your concert with the universally famous Carol of the Bells.

This arrangement is completely out of the box attesting to Vanacore's penchant for something different. Taking a page from the David Foster songbook, Vanacore has crafted this arrangement into a driving opener complete with a short piano (Trumpet, Trombone optional) solo or an optional coda w/out soloists!
duration: 2:50

$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 (1935).

While "Cheek" 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.

"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.

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.

A great way to celebrate the Christmas season in Spanish and English. This very clever arrangement features your percussion section, pianist (all "montunos" are written out) and optional SATB.
Duration: 3:21

$385 1st performance - $185 subsequent performances.

This 1954 hit was originally titled In Other Words. When Mr. Sinatra decided to record this arrangement by Quincy Jones with the Count Basie Orchestra, the title became Fly Me To the Moon and was closely associated with the Apollo missions.

A combination of Sinatra, Basie and  Jones led to a version that became a straight swinger which explodes with energy. Vanacore's symphonic version of the Jones arrangement allows the Symphony to swing "straight ahead" even without a sax  section.

Duration: 2:30 

$385 1st performance - $185 subsequent performances. 

Granada is music: the city where Manuel de Falla wrote most of his work, where Andrés Segovia acquired his magical touch with the guitar and where the gypsies of the Sacromonte live their inimitable 'zambras' in the caves that look onto the omnipresent Alhambra. The musicality of Granada inspired the Mexican composer and poet Augustín Lara to create the most famous of his compositions: Granada, official hymn of the city, translated and sung in every language and performed during large events. This arrangement features Trumpet "a la Raphael Mendez", vocal or any other great soloist you may want to use in your orchestra. This arrangement is in D major.

Duration: 4:30

$385 1st performance - $185 subsequent performances. 

No Christmas concert is complete without "The Hallelujah" from Handel's Messiah. This Victor Vanacore orchestration is a transcription of the original Quincy Jones arrangement complete with SATB choir and orchestral parts for the             entire orchestra and rhythm section. Treat your audience to a  truly American rendition of Handel's Messiah.
Duration: 5:00 - 5:30

$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.

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.
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.
Duration: 4:00

$385 1st performance - $185 subsequent performances.

This haunting ballad from the Broadway play Les Miserables was originally sung by the female character Fantine. We have had numerous requests for an orchestration with a Tenor as the feature.

This haunting orchestration starts in the key of G and modulates to A and is very subtle in its scope.
Duration: 3:15

$385 1st performance - $185 subsequent performances.

This is a vocal feature from the  Grammy Award winning album from Ray Charles “Genius Loves Company.” It is a great way to feature a male singer from your community. Before  Ray Charles' untimely passing, he called Victor and asked him to do an  arrangement of "It Was A Very Good Year". A previous discussion with Ray  many years before, revealed that Ray did not want to do any of Mr. Sinatra's material, because as Ray put it "once Frank records a song it really becomes his".

Victor then asked Ray what kind of arrangement he wanted and Ray replied with:

"Well  Vic, something that does not sound like the original and perhaps a lot of musical interplay with my phrasing of the tune. Use a lot of  woodwinds like on our symphony dates."

(From Victor)

Ray and I took the liberty of changing some of the lyrics in the last verse more in keeping with the kind of life Ray led.

We hope you enjoy this wonderful tone poem. An unedited version may be available upon request.
Duration: 5:00

$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.

"Mathis" means Christmas, musically speaking. This iconic singer, for whom Victor was Musical Director/Pianist at the  tender young age of 26, is the most requested artist of the Christmas FM  playlists for most of the musical formats available. Vanacore has taken this  gem and  transcribed all of the instruments on the original recording including the Choir, which is optional.
Duration: 2:20

$385 1st performance - $185 subsequent performances.

It's The Most Wonderful Time of the Year has been the centerpiece of Christmas Concerts since Johnny Mathis and Andy Williams recorded them many years ago. That iconic arrangement has been used by many other singers over the years. Now, Victor Vanacore has created an orchestral version that stands on its own. In addition to  being used as a orchestra feature you can add a choir (SATB), or a soloist, can be used to sing over this great arrangement. The  arrangement starts in Eb and modulates to E. Grab your rhythm section  and take your orchestra for a ride. (No Sax section parts)
Duration: 3:00

$385 1st performance - $185 subsequent performances.

A tribute to one of America's most popular boy bands (The 4 Seasons), this arrangement features Can't Take My Eyes off of You and the ever popular Who Loves You?

This arrangement can be performed with or without a male vocal and features a musical mashup of both melodies at the end of the  arrangement.

Duration: 5:10

$385 1st performance - $185 subsequent performances.

Click the button below to listen to the instrumental version; if you would like to listen to the Vocal version, please follow this link:

Jersey Boy Tribute/Vocal Version

This exciting version features a solo female (or group) or Choir and starts slowly, soulfully and segues into a faster version  of the famous Handel composition. (No Sax section parts)

Duration: 4:10

$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 Frank Loesser classic was featured in the musical Guys and Dolls. This arrangement features the original Billy May big band chart with added orchestral components from recordings of Mr. Sinatra's live concerts and TV specials. Vanacore has added his unique touch to incorporate the range of colors that only a symphony orchestra can provide.

The song retains the original key of Db and represents fun times even if the lyrics aren't politically correct.

Duration: 3:00

$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.

My Way is a song popularized in 1969 by Frank Sinatra who referred to the song as the National Anthem. Its lyrics were written by Paul Anka and recorded by a host of performers from Elvis to the Sex Pistols. This  adaptation of Don Costa's original arrangement for Symphony Orchestra is a must for any concert of American music and can be used as a closer  with your local vocalist. Rent this arrangement and do it your way.
The Key of D major is retained throughout.

Duration: 3:45

$385 1st performance - $185 subsequent performances.

New York, New York is the theme song from the Martin Scorsese film New York, New York (1977), composed by John Kander  with lyrics by Fred Ebb. In 1979, Theme from New York, New York was re-recorded by Frank Sinatra for his  album Trilogy: Past Present Future (1980) and has since become closely associated with him. He occasionally performed it live with Minnelli as  a duet. Sinatra recorded it a second time for his 1993 album Duets,  with Tony Bennett.

This symphonic orchestration of this iconic song leaves no instrument idle. Every part is well thought out and has become one of our most requested titles.

No saxes? No problem! All of the "indigenous" sax lines are cued in the lower woodwinds, french horns and low strings.

Duration: 3:20

$385 1st performance - $185 subsequent performances.

From the Broadway smash Stop the World I Want To Get Off, this arrangement features an exciting brief intro that segues directly into the opening vocal. Excitement starts to ramp up as the vocal progresses through the first 8 measures and then segues into a 2 feel  "a la Samba". There is a clever modulation at the end and a few of the lyrics have been altered to fit the modulation. A fun and creative chart,  this arrangement is very suitable as an Opener to your concerts.

Duration: 2:40

$385 1st performance - $185 subsequent performances.

O Holy Night is juxtaposed with the classical melody, Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring, from Bach's Cantata47. This classical ostinato is enhanced with a version of O Holy Night that is percussion-driven with ethnic and tribal elements.
SATB Choral Parts are available.

Duration: 4:06
$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.

A fun tune for Christmas in the Stray Cats/Voodoo Daddy Style. This arrangement features a male vocal (key of C) and a short drum battle  between the orchestra and drummer. Truly a burner da Capo a fine!

Duration: 2:50

$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.

Sleep in heavenly peace. This most  beautiful and ethereal arrangement of this standard Christmas song will definitely transform you to heavenly peace. Many orchestral musicians refer to this rendition as using "Vanachords". This is the perfect  change of pace for any Christmas concert and features a clever modulation along with a contemporaneous "mash-up" quote of Away In a Manger.

Duration: 3:00

$385 1st performance - $185 subsequent performances.

Classic Version:

This classic favorite and GRAMMY AWARD WINNING ARRANGEMENT from the Ray Charles CD titled Genius Loves Company is presented as an instrumental solo. Originally conceived as a sax solo with orchestra, it can also feature other orchestra members such as a trumpet, vocalist or piano.

Duration: 5:10

Latin Version:

For those of you  interested in a Latin version of this song, please order Rainbow  Rhumba. Pricing and length are the same, and perusal score and demo are coming.

$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.

The Iconic song Sweet Caroline by Neil Diamond, is presented here in a manner that can be used several ways. First of all you can use it as a straight orchestra feature, or you can have a soloist sing it, or you can add a choir for the chorus to the soloist. In reality with a twinkle in your eye just ask the audience to sing along and you will have everyone in the hall singing at the top of their lungs. This is an audience participation going from the first note whether they know it or not. Ask the fans at Fenway Park.

 Duration: 4:25

$385 1st performance - $185 subsequent performances.

Albert Hay Mallote's Lords Prayer was composed in 1935 and published by the G. Shirmer Co.
 When I heard the Bocelli version with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, I was immediately impressed by the simplicity of the orchestration and the subtleness of the Choir. This orchestration was a lot of fun for me to transcribe and to add some additional instruments and ideas.


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.

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.

This orchestration is  based on the 2nd 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 just as a Tenor solo.

(Key of G w/modulation to A)

Duration: 3:40

$385 1st performance - $185 subsequent performances.

The Beatles changed the face of pop music with their music reaching across generations and continents. Some of your favorites in this medley include: Hello Goodbye, Yellow Submarine, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, Eleanor Rigby, Penny Lane, Lady Madonna, All You Need is Love, Help, Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds, Yesterday, When I’m 64, and Hey Jude.
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.  Vocal parts are available.

Duration: 13:14 (Alternate version: 5:40) 

$385 1st performance - $185 subsequent performances. 

This Johnny Mathis favorite was recently covered by the vocal group Il Divo. Composed by Ciro Dammicco (a.k.a. Zacar) was originally known as Soleado. Vanacore has crafted this Tenor vocal  feature utilizing the symphony and choir as a "rock power ballad" complete with solo cello and piccolo. The Celtic style opening and bridge  leads to a an inspirational setting for this festive time of year.

Duration: 3:25

$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.

Arrangements are available for Symphony Orchestra with standard instrumentation.  

All arrangements are by Victor A. Vanacore.