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Strike Up the Band: Full Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

By George Gershwin / arr. John Whitney

Grade: 4

Item: 00-PK-0004191

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Description
Patriotic, lively, and an American standard, the music from this 1940 hit movie will delight audiences and players! Perfect as an opener or even an encore for advanced school orchestra or community orchestra.
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Series: Pop Concert Full Orchestra
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 232
SKU: 00-PK-0004191
Complete Instrumentation

All Parts for “Strike Up the Band” — Full Orchestra

This Grade: 4 Full Orchestra arrangement by George Gershwin includes a conductor score and a complete set of digital parts. Every individual part below is available as a separate PDF download.

Need the whole chart? The Conductor Score & Parts includes the score plus all 29 parts (quantities vary by section). Buying a full ensemble is cheaper as a set than part-by-part.
Composer George Gershwin
Arranger John Whitney
Grade / Level Grade: 4
Ensemble Full Orchestra
Individual Parts 29 + Score

Frequently asked questions

What instruments are included in “Strike Up the Band”?

This Full Orchestra arrangement includes 29 individual parts: Flute, 2nd Flute, Oboe, 2nd Oboe, 1st B-flat Clarinet, 2nd B-flat Clarinet, B-flat Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, 2nd Bassoon, 1st F Horn, 2nd F Horn, 3rd F Horn, 4th F Horn, 1st B-flat Trumpet, 2nd B-flat Trumpet, 3rd B-flat Trumpet, 1st Trombone, 2nd Trombone, 3rd Trombone, Tuba, 1st Violin, 2nd Violin, Viola, Cello, String Bass, Mallets, Timpani, 1st Percussion, 2nd Percussion. A conductor score is also available separately.

Can I buy a single instrument part instead of the full set?

Yes. Every individual instrument part is available as a separate PDF download for $3.00. This is perfect for replacing a misplaced page or adding extra stands for your section without purchasing the complete set.

What grade level is “Strike Up the Band”?

“Strike Up the Band” is rated Grade: 4, written for Full Orchestra.

How many copies of each part come with the full set?

The full set includes the following quantities:

Part Copies
Conductor Score 1
Flute 1
2nd Flute 1
Oboe 1
2nd Oboe 1
1st B-flat Clarinet 1
2nd B-flat Clarinet 1
B-flat Bass Clarinet 1
Bassoon 1
2nd Bassoon 1
1st F Horn 1
2nd F Horn 1
3rd F Horn 1
4th F Horn 1
1st B-flat Trumpet 1
2nd B-flat Trumpet 1
3rd B-flat Trumpet 1
1st Trombone 1
2nd Trombone 1
3rd Trombone 1
Tuba 1
1st Violin 8
2nd Violin 8
Viola 5
Cello 5
String Bass 5
Mallets 3
Timpani 1
1st Percussion 2
2nd Percussion 1
How are the parts delivered?

Individual parts are available as instant PDF downloads that you can print as many times as you need. The complete set (Strike Up the Band: Full Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts) includes the conductor score and all parts as PDF downloads.

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