Product Description
At Last As Played by Etta James (Symphonic Orchestra Arrangement)
Bring the soulful beauty of At Last by Etta James to life with this lush orchestral arrangement. Faithfully adapted from the original, this version expands the colors of the orchestra, giving full voice to the rich harmonies and emotional depth of this timeless classic. Perfect for ensembles looking to explore soulful ballads with symphonic textures.
Features:
- Expanded Orchestration: This arrangement enhances the original with full symphonic colors while staying true to its iconic sound.
- Accessible for Lower Intermediate Players: Musically rich yet technically manageable, making it suitable even for lower intermediate orchestras and college ensembles.
- Instrumentation:
- Woodwinds (3rd chair is optional!):
- 3 Flutes (Flute 3 doubles on Piccolo)
- 3 Oboes (Oboe 3 plays Cor Anglais exclusively)
- 3 Clarinets (Clarinet 3 plays Bass Clarinet exclusively)
- 3 Bassoons
- Brass: 4 Horns, 3 Trumpets, 3 Trombones, 1 Tuba
- Harp (optional), Timpani, 2 Percussion (1 plays Drum Kit)
- Strings: Full section with Violin I, Violin II, Viola, Cello, Double Bass
- Additional Rhythm Section: Piano, Electric Bass
- Voice: A moving vocal line takes center stage, perfectly capturing the soul of the original performance.
This arrangement is perfect for intermediate orchestras and up, balancing lush symphonic textures with playability. Whether performed by a larger symphonic ensemble or a well-balanced mid-sized orchestra, it brings warmth, depth, and elegance to any concert program.
Let your orchestra immerse the audience in the heartfelt beauty of At Lasta showstopper for any performance.
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