Concerto for Electric Guitar, Rock Band and Orchestra

The annual Cross-Campus Strings Concert took a different turn this year, expanding its scope to include everything from the Baroque era to modern rock. The last number of the night featured the Senior School Orchestra alongside electric guitars, drums, and a synthesizer. Together, they brought a modern concerto, originally written for Eric Clapton by Grammy Award-winning musician Michael Kamen, to life. Read the full story on the SMUS Review: http://blogs.smus.bc.ca/review/

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Education

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• smus
• concert
• rock
• michael kamen
• brian christensen

[TheJEMRaven]

Is there any way you could find out how the score was obtained for this piece, and how I might also be able to obtain a copy? I've been trying to get my hands on the score for a few years now, with no such luck! Thanks!

[smustube]

@TheJEMRaven

Brian has graduated so I cannot have him reply in person. AFAIK, Brian contacted Michael Kamen's agent and was able to secure a copy and permission to perform. Hope this helps.

[Jaccadaccasg]

Does this concerto have a name?

[smustube]

@Jaccadaccasg Concerto for Electric Guitar, Rock Band and Orchestra. Written by Michael Kamen for Eric Clapton.

[jhackma1]

Where did you acquire the music for this piece? I am interested in performing it.

[smustube]

@jhackma1 I believe that Brian (the guitar soloist) contacted the composer. I will check and get back to you soon.

[TheJEMRaven]

@smustube

Great, I'll give that a try - many thanks!

[cc7369]

the fact that these are ALL kids makes it that much more amazing.......very much enjoyed..ty and them.....

[CTROCK]

Sound cool man.

[BaBu825]

michael kamen would like it

[CoolieGyal25]

Im on it with learning to play an Electric Guitar!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Love this :)

[ragincajunx]

@jhackma1 Hi, I am the guitar soloist from this concert - I acquired the music by contacting the personal manager of the composer, Robert Urband. Good luck, it is an amazing piece of music!