Product Description
This is an arrangement of Pharrell's signature song from the Despicable Me movies, "Happy," for full orchestra & vocalists. An optional chorus part is included which can be sang by background vocalists or choir; alternatively this chart can be performed by one solo vocalist (or instrumentalist) and orchestra.
Don't make the mistake of thinking you can phone this one in... lurking beneath the simplicity of this tune are some hard hitting big band-style stabs, disco strings, and an instrumental chorus that will give your orchestra its time to shine while your audience claps along "like a room without a roof!"
Also included with the packet is a lead sheet style chord chart for ensembles wanting to add additional rhythm section players such as guitar or keys. Have fun with this one and don't be afraid to really jam it out!
Instrumentation - Solo voice, Chorus (optional), Flute, Clarinet (Bb), 2 Fr. Horn (F), 3 Trpt. (Bb), 2 Tbn., 1 Bass Tbn., Tuba, Hand Claps, Congas (optional), Cowbell (optional), Drum Set, Strings.
Difficulty level - Intended for professional ensembles but could be handled by a high-level college or high school group with enough rehearsal times. The horn parts do sit pretty high but can be played an octave down if needed.
Performance time - Approximately 4:00
Questions? Feel free to contact me via my website, www.kylepudenz.com/ or on the 'Insta @theviolinvagabond.
This product was created by a member of ArrangeMe, Hal Leonard's global self-publishing community of independent composers, arrangers, and songwriters. ArrangeMe allows for the publication of unique arrangements of both popular titles and original compositions from a wide variety of voices and backgrounds.