Orchestra, String Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download
SKU: A0.1649327
Composed by Booker T Jones; David Porter. Arranged by David W. Cason. This edition: audio, pdf, streaming. 20th Century, Funk, Pop, Soul. 23 pages. Cantabile Music #1216070. Published by Cantabile Music (A0.1649327).
Vintage Soul with a Funky Twist for String Orchestra
“Sister’s Got a Boyfriend” – Rufus Thomas (1966)
Arranged for String Orchestra
Bring the groove, grit, and good-time energy of 1960s Memphis soul to your stage with this lively string orchestra arrangement of “Sister’s Got a Boyfriend” by Rufus Thomas. Penned by soul legends Booker T. Jones and David Porter, this playful, high-energy track now gets a fresh spin with punchy rhythms, syncopated lines, and irresistible swagger—all reimagined for strings.
Why It Works:
- Funky bass lines and toe-tapping backbeat
- Sassy melodies that make your strings sing
- Perfect for pops concerts, retro-themed shows, or crowd-pleasing encores
A hidden gem from the Stax Records vault, this arrangement lets your ensemble channel the spirit of soul legends—with style, groove, and plenty of attitude.
Soulful. Sassy. String-powered.Now available – get your orchestra groovin’ with Rufus Thomas! This product was created by a member of ArrangeMe, Hal Leonard’s global self-publishing community of independent composers, arrangers, and songwriters. ArrangeMe allows for the publication of unique arrangements of both popular titles and original compositions from a wide variety of voices and backgrounds.
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