Piano Solo - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1164828

By Judy Garland. By E.Y. Yip Harburg and Harold Arlen. Arranged by Thomas Gunther. Film/TV,Jazz,Standards. Score. 3 pages. Thomas Gunther Music Productions #765152. Published by Thomas Gunther Music Productions (A0.1164828).

This is my (Thomas Gunther’s) Solo Piano Arrangement of Over The Rainbow. 
(Also see PopJazzKeys.com/Over-The-Rainbow).
I believe the arrangement is suited for intermediate to advanced players. There are different technically demanding elements to it, from polyphony (which require great finger independence), to the techniques associated with the Romantic period (like the ability to work the sustain pedal, arpeggios, and playing thick chords).
The video below shows me performing it (with close-up of hands and sheet music), followed by important practice tips!)

WHO IS IT FOR?

I think classical and jazz pianists will both love it for different reasons.
Classical musicians might like to play something more contemporary with a jazzy touch. 
And jazz musicians might like to studying it for inspiration, or to improve their sight reading and technical skills, or simply because they love it.

ABOUT THE SONG

Over The Rainbow is one of my favorite classic jazz standards. Most of you might know it from the classic movie The Wizard Of Oz, for which it was actually composed (and sung by Judy Garland).
I love everything about this song, it’s melody (which is so cleverly based on a descending diatonic stepwise motion during the [A] section), the harmony, and of course the lyrics that inspire us to believe there might actually be more to life than what we are experiencing day in and day out, well worth dreaming about and searching for.

ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF LYRICS

To me it is important to study the lyrics of a song before I start arranging it. The lyrics guide me in my search for how I want the arrangement to impact the listener emotionally. 

French Horn Quartet Horn - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1470856

By Judy Garland. By E.Y. Yip Harburg and Harold Arlen. Arranged by Mary Clark. Broadway,Film/TV,Musical/Show,Standards. 10 pages. Second Wind Music #1048481. Published by Second Wind Music (A0.1470856).

“Over The Rainbow”, also known as “Somewhere Over The Rainbow, was sung by Judy Garland in the role of Dorothy in the 1939 film “The Wizard of Oz” and later became her signature song.  An introductory verse (When all the world is a hopeless jumble...) that was omitted from the film is sometimes used in theatrical productions of The Wizard of Oz and other performances and recordings. This arrangement is true to the version performed in the 1939 film and does not include that introduction section.

This first, second and third horns take turns covering the lead melody in this arrangement. All players are free to instill emotion and feeling in their rendition of this iconic piece of music, with the lead playing with some freedom and in a lyrical style.  

The fourth horn part is provided in both treble and bass clef.  This arrangement has been transposed to fit the range of the French horn.

Solo Guitar - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1165227

By Judy Garland. By E.Y. Yip Harburg and Harold Arlen. Arranged by Richard Hirsch. 20th Century,Broadway,Multicultural,Musical/Show,Standards,World. Individual part. 7 pages. Richard Hirsch #765578. Published by Richard Hirsch (A0.1165227).

With inspiration in Isreal Kamakawiwo’ole’s Somewhere Over the Rainbow and What a Wonderful World mashup, I offer an arrangement of the song Over the Rainbow for solo acoustic guitar. In my childhood The Wizard of Oz was one of my favourite fairy tales, especially as I spent a few of my early years in the little town of Winfield Kansas where tornadoes were a constant threat. I still remember huddling in the cellar with my mother and little brother when a tornado warning had been broadcast.

With this in mind, the first part of the arrangement is meant to resemble a whirlwind that takes us up to the dreamland of Oz portrayed in the slower second part. In the third part, we come back down to waking reality in another mirror image whirlwind. 

The arrangement has an afro-flamenco character with two tiers of rhythm. Tier one is the normal 4/4 rhythm with accents at 1 and 3. Tier two consists of accents falling on beats 2 and 2& and 3& of the 4 beat measures. Tier two can be highlighted by clapping or tapping with a table knife on a bottle at beats 2 and 2& and 3&, with the strongest accent on 3& (an upbeat). The piece ends with a chord of natural harmonics on the 3& upbeat. The natural harmonics in the rhythmic fingerpicking resembling a kalimba (thumb harp) add an African touch to the piece.

The piece is within reach of advanced intermediate students of fingerstyle or classical acoustic guitar. Besides the polyrhythmic fingerpicking, in the second dreamland part the piece offers the opportunity to play a broken chord of right hand harmonics, usually a real hit with listening audiences. I give suggestions for left and right hand fingering where I think necessary. The suggested tempo is presto for the fast first and third parts, but they could be played even faster for dramatic effect. The slow dreamland second part should be played with the melody floating lazily over the beat.

The piece is a good follow up to my arrangements, also available at SheetMusicDirect and SheetMusicPlus of Freight Train and What a Wonderful World that use the same fingerpicking techniques.

Piano/Vocal/Chords - Digital Download Theme from "Ice Castles" - (Through the Eyes of Love). Composed by Marvin Hamlisch. Pop/Rock. 3 pages. Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music #00-PS-0015689. Published by Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music

Chamber Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.976990

By Judy Garland. By Harold Arlen. Arranged by Keith Moss. Film/TV. Score and parts. 18 pages. Keith Moss #3466086. Published by Keith Moss (A0.976990).

After performing in a string sextett for a few years, it became apparent that the repertoire is limited for this genre, certainly no where near as large as the string quartet works available.  

I have arranged some pieces that can be used as either programmatic or an encore.  Often you just need one or two short pieces to complete your program and these work very well indeed to achieve that.  Because they have already been performed, the kinks have been ironed out and are ready to play.

Parts are sold in a set and each one contains a cover page, meaning it is possible to print a booklet. For scores of the pieces, please email me on the product link which I will supply free-of-charge.  Please provide evidence that you have purchased the parts to obtain a score.

For any other requests for arrangements, don't hesitate to contact me

Piano Solo - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1495885

By Judy Garland. By E.Y. Yip Harburg and Harold Arlen. Arranged by Hamzeh Yeganeh. Film/TV. Score. 26 pages. Nix Interactive Studios Inc. #1072414. Published by Nix Interactive Studios Inc. (A0.1495885).

MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACKS FOR PIANO
Arranged by: Hamzeh Yeganeh


Embark on a mesmerizing musical odyssey with Motion Picture Soundtracks For Piano, the third masterpiece expertly curated by the accomplished Hamzeh Yeganeh.


Immerse yourself in the cinematic world as Hamzeh transforms iconic compositions into enchanting piano arrangements. Experience the sweeping grandeur of Conquest of Paradise by Vangelis and the medieval allure of the Game Of Thrones theme by Ramin Djawadi. Feel the poignant drama of The Godfather (Love Theme) by Nino Rota and let the exhilarating strains of Gonna Fly Now from the Rocky series by Bill Conti resonate. Revel in the nostalgic charm of classics like Over The Rainbow and Love Story. This collection weaves a tapestry of emotions, bringing the magic of motion pictures to life through the evocative language of the piano.



CONTENTS:

1. My Favorite Things
2. Over The Rainbow
3. The Godfather (Love Theme)
4. Love Story
5. Romeo and Juliet
6. Adagio
7. Conquest of Paradise
8. Théme de Nadia
9. Cancio?n Del Mariach
10. Game of Thrones
11. Strangers in the Night
12. This is My Song
13. The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly
14. Gonna Fly Now

- Discover more at www.nixstudios.net

Over the Rainbow - SATB, opt. a cappella. Composed by Harold Arlen. Arranged by Andy Beck. Choral. 18 pages. Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music #00-PO- 0001014. Published by Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music (

Alto Saxophone Solo - Level 1 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1325599

By Penny Rimbaud & Youth. By Martin Glover and Penny Rimbaud. Arranged by Josiel Oliveira. 19th Century,Classical,Multicultural,Pop,World. Individual part. 1 pages. M das Melodias #913797. Published by M das Melodias (A0.1325599).

Sheet music for Alto Saxophone.
Over the Rainbow is a 1939 song written by Harold Arlen and Yip Harburg for the MGM musical film The Wizard of Oz. The song was sung by actress Judy Garland in the role of Dorothy Gale.
The song is a ballad that talks about a place of hope and optimism. Dorothy sings about a place where the sky is blue and the clouds are white. She also sings about a place where people are kind and love is true.

The song is considered one of the most beautiful and meaningful songs ever written. It was awarded the Oscar for Best Original Song in 1940. It was also named one of the best songs of the 20th century by Time magazine.

Over the Rainbow has been covered by many artists over the years, including Frank Sinatra, Barbra Streisand and Elton John. It has also been used in many films and television shows, including Sunrise (1967), Forrest Gump (1994), and Glee (2009).

The song is a message of hope and optimism that resonates with people of all ages. She is a reminder that even in the most difficult times, there is always hope for a better future.

Soprano Saxophone Solo - Level 1 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1325621

By Penny Rimbaud & Youth. By Martin Glover and Penny Rimbaud. Arranged by Josiel Oliveira. 19th Century,Classical,Pop. Individual part. 1 pages. M das Melodias #913820. Published by M das Melodias (A0.1325621).

Sheet music for Soprano Saxophone.
Over the Rainbow is a 1939 song written by Harold Arlen and Yip Harburg for the MGM musical film The Wizard of Oz. The song was sung by actress Judy Garland in the role of Dorothy Gale.
The song is a ballad that talks about a place of hope and optimism. Dorothy sings about a place where the sky is blue and the clouds are white. She also sings about a place where people are kind and love is true.

The song is considered one of the most beautiful and meaningful songs ever written. It was awarded the Oscar for Best Original Song in 1940. It was also named one of the best songs of the 20th century by Time magazine.

Over the Rainbow has been covered by many artists over the years, including Frank Sinatra, Barbra Streisand and Elton John. It has also been used in many films and television shows, including Sunrise (1967), Forrest Gump (1994), and Glee (2009).

The song is a message of hope and optimism that resonates with people of all ages. She is a reminder that even in the most difficult times, there is always hope for a better future.