Summertime
String Orchestra - Digital Sheet Music

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String Orchestra
Genres
21st Century
Contemporary
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M.V. Hung
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Score and Parts
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Late Intermediate
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String Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1017171

By Cinnamons X Evening Cinema. By Mariko Suzuki and Natsuki Harada. Arranged by M.V. Hung. Contemporary. Score and parts. 19 pages. M.V. Hung #6722283. Published by M.V. Hung (A0.1017171).

"Summertime" was a considerable TikTok sensation back in 2020. Originally by Japanese bands cinnamons & evening cinema, this song has been covered numerous times, by various singers and arrangers. Inspired by a jazzy cover by 麦吉_Maggie & 盖盖Nyan, this arrangement aims to emulate that overflowing "boppiness" and the bittersweet romance invoked in the original song’s lyrics – for strings!

This arrangement gives every part in a string ensemble a portion to shine – it is advisable to have at least 9 musicians, 2 per part + 1 contrabass. The melody is passed to every section (except the contrabass, which essentially doubles the cellos’ bass line; it is optional for performing). Supporting the melody are smooth harmonies, sometimes invoking that of a second vocalist (akin to the original and cover). It is sufficiently complex to provide good technical and rhythmic challenges – the latter being more prominent – for those that are more musically proficient, but not too much to deter less experienced players (such as student musicians) to play.

This piece starts in a transposed key of D major (like the cover) before a key change to the original’s E♭ major at the end. Length is approximately 2’40". Contains score and parts.

Arranger’s Note: The original song is much more energetic and percussive, while the aforementioned cover has a softer, cantabile feel. This arrangement is, to some extent, a hybrid of these atmospheres. Because of this and the apparent recency of the piece of pop culture it references, this arrangement is more suitable for casual/semi-formal events (e.g., outdoor gigs, festivals, school events), less so for solemn ones (e.g., church services). Remember, it’s summertime we’re talking about – a youthful, perhaps cheeky, vibrance is key.

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