Product Description
Groovin by Sun and Moonlight Orchestral Medley (Advanced Intermediate | Pops Orchestra Arrangement)
"Groovin by Sun and Moonlight" is a showstopping pops orchestra medley that fuses three iconic hitsMoonshadow, Sunshine of Your Love, and Dancin' in the Moonlightinto a seamless, cinematic concert piece. With pulsing rhythms, rich brass harmonies, shimmering glockenspiel lines, and Zimmer-style dramatic pacing, this medley captures the spirit of nighttime groove and orchestral power.
Crafted in a hybrid style inspired by Hans Zimmer and Jay Bocook, the arrangement is ideal for:
Pops orchestras
High-level high school or college ensembles
Community and semi-pro orchestras
Themed concerts (e.g., Moonlight & Magic, Halloween, Night Music, 70s Rock Tribute)
This arrangement features:
High-impact percussion and drum set integration
Driving electric bass and low string grooves
Dynamic woodwind flourishes alternating piccolo, flute, and oboe
Memorable tutti climaxes with clean voicings
A dramatic breath before the final jam sectionhighlighted by a solo glockenspiel spark note that sets up the return with Zimmer-worthy flair.
Runs 3 minutes.
Perfect for:
October/Autumn concerts
Youth symphonies looking to energize audiences
Any ensemble wanting a fresh, modern pops medley that avoids clichés and brings the wow factor.
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