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Theme From The Color Purple
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Full Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download
SKU: A0.1776466
By Quincy Jones. By Quincy Jones and Rod Temperton. Arranged by Daryl McKenzie. This edition: pdf. Film/TV. Full Orchestra. 101 pages. Daryl McKenzie #1336528. Published by Daryl McKenzie (A0.1776466).
Theme from The Color Purple
Arranged in the style of David Foster
A lush, cinematic instrumental arrangement inspired by the sweeping orchestral style associated with David Foster’s mid-1980s film and concert work. This Pops Orchestra version highlights expressive melodic writing, rich harmonic textures, and broad dynamic shaping, making it ideal for concert features, gala performances, and showcase programming.
Instrumentation:
Piccolo
2 Flutes
2 Oboes
Cor Anglais
2 Clarinets
Bass Clarinet
2 Bassoons
Contrabassoon
5 Saxophones
4 French Horns
4 Trumpets
4 Trombones
Tuba
Timpani
3 Percussion
Piano
Guitar
Bass
Drums
Harp
Violin 1
Violin 2
Viola
Cello
Double Bass
Notes:
Scored for triple woodwinds but fully playable with double woodwinds.
Optional saxophone parts allow performance without saxes.
Also playable with reduced brass (3 Trumpets and 3 Trombones).
Full audio demo (Sibelius Sounds): click here
Also available: Small Band version. Search here
Additional Information:
This piece is from the 1985 Steven Spielberg film The Color Purple. The CD soundtrack for the film features a different track entitled “High Life/Proud Theme”, and it is unclear if this specific arrangement actually appears in the movie. The song was composed by award-winning producer Quincy Jones, his frequent co-writer Rod Temperton, and arranger Jeremy Lubbock. All three were nominated for the Academy Award for “Original Music Score” in 1985 for their work on this soundtrack.
More arrangements by Daryl McKenzie: https://bit.ly/2VKpOXF
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