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The Weight
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Full Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download
SKU: A0.1897151
By The Band. By J.R. Robertson. Arranged by Daryl McKenzie. This edition: pdf. Gospel, R & B, Rock, Soul. Full Orchestra. 109 pages. Daryl McKenzie #1455619. Published by Daryl McKenzie (A0.1897151).
The Weight – Vocal with Pops Orchestra
Arranged in the style of Aretha Franklin, this Pops Orchestra version of The Weight transforms the classic rock song into a soulful, gospel-influenced orchestral feature. The arrangement combines powerful lead vocal writing with backing vocal support, rich harmonic orchestration, and a driving rhythm section, building through expressive ensemble textures and dynamic climaxes.
Key: B♭ major (modulates to B major)
Instrumentation:
Voice
Vocal Group
Piccolo
2 Flutes
2 Oboes
Cor Anglais (optional)
2 Clarinets
Bass Clarinet
2 Bassoons
Contrabassoon (optional)
Solo Alto Sax (opt.)
5 Saxes (optional)
4 Horns
4 Trumpets
4 Trombones
Tuba
Timpani
3 Percussion
Piano
Guitar
Bass
Drums
Violin 1
Violin 2
Viola
Cello
Double Bass
Notes:
Based on the Aretha Franklin style interpretation of The Weight
Gospel/soul orchestral treatment with backing vocals
All sax parts optional
Playable with 3 Trumpets and 3 Trombones
Scored for triple winds but playable with double winds
Piano/Vocal rehearsal part included
Full audio demo (Sibelius Sounds): Listen Here
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