ORCHESTRATION DEMOS

The demos below are intended to showcase a diverse cross-section of my orchestration work –
various ensemble sizes, styles, etc.

All selections (unless noted) have been Composed and Orchestrated by Larry Lees.

If you'd like to listen to the entire set of demos, in order, from start to finish (total time: 17:38),
play the audio clip below.
(If you choose to play this compilation, it is strongly encouraged that you listen to the entire sequence!)

Orchestration Demo (Complete)

Or, if you'd rather listen to individual excerpts, they have been provided below:

"Prologue" from Wonder Pig

Orchestrated for 9 pieces – Reed 1, Reed 2, Trumpet, Trombone, Banjo, Piano, Drums, Percussion, and Tuba

"The Ballad of Jon & Matey" (excerpt) from 16 Days

Orchestrated for 3-piece rock combo – Piano, Drums, and Electric Bass

"Grand Guignol Theme" from Blood Brothers Present...

Orchestrated for full orchestra

"Entr'acte"* from We Tell The Story: The Songs of Ahrens & Flaherty

*Based on musical themes by Stephen Flaherty
Arranged and Orchestrated for 8 pieces – Reed, Trumpet, Trombone, Violin, Piano, Keyboard, Drums, Bass.

"Sandwich Aria" (excerpt) from Obesa Cantavit

Orchestrated for full orchestra

"Destiny Theme / Battle" (excerpt) from The Magic of Mrs. Crowling

Orchestrated for full studio orchestra

"Pose" (excerpt) from 16 Days

Orchestrated for 3-piece rock combo – Piano, Drums, and Electric Bass

"Gorgeous"** (excerpt - dance interlude) from The Apple Tree

**Based on musical themes by Jerry Bock
Orchestrated for full orchestra;
This is an original dance interlude written as part of an expanded "comedic" arrangement of the song (as performed by a very large performer)

"Welcome Home" (excerpt) from The Magic of Mrs. Crowling

Orchestrated for small "Irish" combo – Piano, Flute/Pennywhistle, Oboe, 2 Guitars, Bass, Celtic Drums, with Strings.

"Evil Theme / March to War" (excerpt) from The Magic of Mrs. Crowling

Orchestrated for full studio orchestra

"Gimme Gimme"*** (excerpt) from Thoroughly Modern Millie

***Music by Jeanine Tesori
Orchestrated for 5 pieces – Piano, Violin, Cello, Banjo, Accordion (plus Tambourine played by vocalist)
Arranged for Zachary James' Birdland performance, "Imbecile d'Amour"

"Waltz" (excerpt) from Obesa Cantavit

Orchestrated for full orchestra

"The Legend of Battleship Xirksilon" (excerpt) from 16 Days

Orchestrated for 4 pieces – Piano, Drums, Percussion, and Electric Bass

"Off to the Mountain" from The Magic of Mrs. Crowling

Orchestrated for full studio orchestra

"Reconciliation" (excerpt) from Obesa Cantavit

Orchestrated for full orchestra

"End of Act 1" from The Magic of Mrs. Crowling

Orchestrated for full studio orchestra