Robert Longfield

Lady Gaga is still riding the wave of popularity with her infectious tunes and a stunning live performance style. Here is one of her signature hits in a terrific easy version for developing strings. S...

The rock anthem from Queen, now for beginners.

An iconic song from the legendary showman of pop rock, Elton John. Robert Longfield's arrangement has the driving eighth note feel and all the vocal hooks that have made this a classic amongst all age...

Michael Jackson's signature song and the title song from pop music's all-time best selling album is now available for strings with this outstanding, exciting arrangement for the concert stage. Practic...

In 1985, an unprecedented collaboration of recording artists created this benefit project for African famine relief. Now 25 years later, the recording industry has stepped up again with a remake of th...

This hit recorded by Katy Perry is arranged here in a very effective setting for young strings by Robert Longfield. The piece builds intensity throughout to the familiar anthem-like chorus played by t...

Another great pop hit that's just right for strings! Just like Viva la Vida, Coldplay's mega-hit has great appeal to student players with its infectious riffs and energetic drive. Robert's arrangement...

Originally a hit for Louis Armstrong in 1967, this touching ballad continues to be popular today and is heard regularly in TV and film. Nicely arranged here for beginning players.

From the classic 1988 film Cinema Paradiso, this beautiful theme has been recorded by artists ranging from trumpeter Chris Botti to violinist Joshua Bell. This wonderful setting by Robert Longfield al...

Jennifer Lawrence's hit single, as heard in The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1.

Without sacrificing the flavor of the original, here is an amazingly authentic sounding version of the Stars Wars Main Title along with the new March of the Resistance. Note that the triplets have bee...

From the classic WWII film from 1957 Bridge on the River Kwai, here is Malcolm Arnold's famous march that incorporates Kenneth Alford's Colonel Bogey March along with Arnold's original counterline mel...

Along with the familiar songs by Elton John, the soundtrack music by Hans Zimmer played an integral role in setting the mood for Disney's The Lion King. Here are powerful themes from the movie skillfu...

Some movie themes never seem to grow old - only better. This hauntingly beautiful melody from The Godfather trilogy is almost as well-known as the movies themselves. Dur: 2:45

From the family favorite Home Alone, this wonderful song is establishing itself as a holiday classic. Beautifully arranged here for young players by Robert Longfield. Dur: 2:00

Here's a carefully crafted version of this jazz standard that treats syncopation and melody in a practical, teachable way for younger players. A very accessible edition for your pops programming.

This beloved aria heard so often at weddings and other special events has been associated with J. S. Bach due to its inclusion in Bach's Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach; however, it was composed by G...

From Beethoven's Symphony No. 7, this movement is one of the master's most recognizable and performed themes. Featured in the Oscar-winning film The King's Speech, here is a skilled and effective vers...

Composed by Mstislav ('Slava') Rostropovich and the National Symphony Orchestra, this exciting, yet brief overture received it's premiere performance in 1977. Constructed using two contrasting themes...

Composed in 1942, here is Aaron Copland's iconic fanfare arranged for flexible instrumentation. Scored a 4th lower than the original, and authorized by the Copland estate, this edition can be performe...

Here's a instantly recognizable tune from the classical repertoire that provides a teaching moment for the troublesome dotted 8th-16th note figure.

As heard in the Oscar-winning movie The King's Speech, one of Beethoven's most beloved movements accompanied the dramatic moments of this monumental film. Robert Longfield's accessible adaptation for...

As heard in the Disney classic Fantasia where it served as accompaniment for ostriches, hippos, elephants, and alligators, Dance of the Hours continues as a staple of the of light classical repertoire...

Composed by Alfred Reed in 1986, El Camino Real continues to be a repertoire staple for advanced ensembles. By shortening the duration and reducing the instrumentation and extreme technical demands, R...

Arranged here for flexible soloist and band, this sensuous melody from Argentine tango composer Astor Piazzolla provides a stunning showcase for Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Alto Sax, or Trumpet soloist. Be...