I’m Still Standing — Orchestra, Choir & Piano Sheet Music

Elton John’s triumphant anthem, reimagined for full orchestra, SATB choir & piano by Paul Lorenz — the complete professional edition

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Edition facts

I'm Still Standing by Elton John and Bernie Taupin, arranged by Paul Lorenz for SATB choir and orchestra: full score (34 pages) and separate parts (19 pages), delivered as a PDF (A4) for instant download, €59.90.

Instrumentation
Flute, Alto saxophone, Bassoon · Horn, Trumpet, Trombone (2) · Piano · Violin I, Violin II, Viola, Cello, Double bass · chord symbols
Choir
SATB
Pages
53 pages — full score (34) + separate parts (19)
Format
PDF, A4, instant download

Read from the PDF you download.

The moment the brass section announces that opening piano riff, every audience in the house knows what they are about to hear — and your ensemble owes them a performance that lives up to that expectation. “I’m Still Standing” is one of the rare pop songs that carries genuine dramatic architecture: the key shift between verse and chorus is not simply a songwriting device, it is an emotional arc from doubt to triumph, and arranging that arc for full orchestra and choir demands the same structural clarity as a symphonic finale. This edition delivers exactly that.

Designed for professional concert programmers, tribute event directors, and symphony pops conductors, this orchestra & choir arrangement captures the full energy of Elton John’s iconic 1983 original — at concert scale. Every orchestral part is individually extracted and engraved to MOLA standard, every page turn is optimized for live performance, and the complete package arrives as a high-resolution PDF the moment your purchase is confirmed. From download to first rehearsal in under two minutes.

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Orchestra, Choir & Piano

€59.90

SATB choir and orchestra · 53 pages: score + parts · PDF (A4)

Every part also for other instruments – included ↓

The definitive edition for gala concerts, tribute performances, and symphony pops programs. Includes the full conductor’s score plus individually extracted parts for every section — ready for the stand, ready for the stage.

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SATB Choir

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I'm Still Standing SATB Choir Score Preview — Professional Choral Arrangement with Piano by Paul Lorenz

“I'm Still Standing” is also published in this scoring — with its own score preview and full details on the edition page.

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Parts for your instrumentation

Every instrumental part of this edition is also available for other instruments – included in the price. Transposed, in the right clef, checked for range and breathing.

Original partAlso available for
FluteOboe, Clarinet in B♭, Violin, Viola
Alto saxophone in E♭Flute, Oboe, Clarinet in B♭, Soprano saxophone in B♭, Violin, Horn in F, English horn in F, Flugelhorn in B♭, Viola, Tenor saxophone in B♭, Bassoon, Bass clarinet in B♭, Cello
BassoonViola, Bass clarinet in B♭, Cello, Double bass
Horn in FFlute, Oboe, Clarinet in B♭, Soprano saxophone in B♭, Trumpet in B♭, Violin, Alto saxophone in E♭, English horn in F, Flugelhorn in B♭, Viola, Tenor saxophone in B♭, Bassoon, Bass clarinet in B♭, Cello
Trumpet in B♭Flute, Oboe, Clarinet in B♭, Soprano saxophone in B♭, Violin, Alto saxophone in E♭, Horn in F, English horn in F, Viola
Trombone IAlto saxophone in E♭, Horn in F, English horn in F, Viola, Tenor saxophone in B♭, Euphonium, Bassoon, Bass clarinet in B♭, Cello, Double bass
Trombone IIAlto saxophone in E♭, Horn in F, English horn in F, Flugelhorn in B♭, Viola, Tenor saxophone in B♭, Euphonium, Bassoon, Bass clarinet in B♭, Cello, Double bass
Violin IOboe, Clarinet in B♭, Viola
Violin IIFlute, Oboe, Clarinet in B♭, Soprano saxophone in B♭, Viola
ViolaFlute, Oboe, Clarinet in B♭, Violin, Horn in F, Bassoon, Bass clarinet in B♭, Cello
CelloViola, Bassoon, Bass clarinet in B♭, Double bass

Buy. After your purchase you receive your personal link to the Part Configurator by e-mail.

Choose part and instrument. For example the Horn in F part as Alto saxophone in E♭.

Download the PDF. The first time a part is requested it takes about a minute to set; after that it is ready at once – with your name as the license notice.

Example: the Horn in F part as Alto saxophone in E♭

How the Part Configurator works →Need a different instrumentation? After your purchase you can send Paul Lorenz a request.

Quality in detail

  • Complete Professional Package: Conductor’s score and all individual parts included — no additional purchases, no assembly at the copier.
  • MOLA-Standard Engraving: 8.5mm staff sizes for concert-hall readability, optimized for both tablet screens and A3 print.
  • Licensed for Your Ensemble: Your purchase licenses this edition for performances by your ensemble — print parts for every desk. Public performances are reported to your PRO (GEMA/AKM/SUISA or ASCAP/BMI/PRS) by the organiser as usual.
  • 600 DPI Print Quality: Concert-hall-ready at any size — from iPad screen to full A3 conductor score, every note is crisp.
  • Instant PDF Delivery: From purchase to rehearsal in under two minutes — no shipping, no waiting, no DRM restrictions.
  • Bespoke Customization: Need a different key or adapted instrumentation? Paul Lorenz Music arranges it personally for you.
We programmed this arrangement as the closing number of our gala season concert in the main hall, and it brought the audience to its feet before the final chord had fully decayed. The score is remarkably well-constructed — the brass voicing in the chorus locks with the choir in a way that most orchestrators never achieve, and the page turns are placed with obvious rehearsal experience behind them. From download to first rehearsal run-through was literally thirty minutes. Musical Director, European concert orchestra

I’m Still Standing sheet music at a glance

SongI’m Still Standing — Elton John & Bernie Taupin, 1983
ArrangementFull orchestra with SATB choir and piano
ArrangerPaul Lorenz — arrangements recorded with the London Symphony Orchestra at Abbey Road
ScoringFull conductor’s score (A3) + all individual orchestral parts, SATB choir score and piano part
DifficultyGrade 4–5 — advanced to professional ensembles
FormatHigh-resolution PDF — instant download, print- and tablet-ready
LicensingLicensed arrangement — performances by the purchasing ensemble licensed; public performances reported to your PRO (ASCAP/BMI/PRS or GEMA/AKM/SUISA) by the organiser as usual
Price€59.90

Is this edition right for you?

A concert-scale setting built to carry the song’s arc from doubt to triumph across a full stage. This edition is written for:

  • Symphony pops and gala programmers closing a concert on a guaranteed ovation
  • Tribute and Elton John event directors who need the full orchestral colour, not a reduction
  • Advanced chamber orchestras with an experienced SATB choir
  • Conductors who want every part engraved and ready for the stand

Need a transposition or a different voicing? Paul Lorenz adapts it on request — just ask before you buy.

What you receive

  • The full conductor’s score in A3 format
  • All individual orchestral parts, the SATB choir score and the piano part, individually extracted
  • High-resolution PDFs, delivered instantly and yours to keep — no rental

Programming I’m Still Standing

This is a natural closer or high-energy encore — the kind of number that lifts an audience to its feet before the final chord decays. Its driving tempo and the lift of the verse-to-chorus key change give the brass and choir a clear dramatic climb, so pace the earlier programme to leave room for this release of energy at the end. It sits well after more reflective repertoire, where its momentum lands hardest by contrast, and pairs naturally with other anthems from the same era in a pops or tribute set. Explore the related arrangements below to build the rest of the programme.

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I'm Still Standing sheet music — frequently asked questions

What exactly is included in the download?

You receive a complete, performance-ready package: the full conductor’s score in A3 format, all individual orchestral parts (Violin I & II, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, French Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, Timpani & Percussion, Harp), the SATB Choir Score, and the Piano Part. Everything is delivered as high-resolution PDFs optimized for professional printing and tablet reading.

What is the difficulty level of this arrangement?

Grade 4–5 (Advanced to Professional). The 177 BPM tempo, syncopated rhythms, and key-shifting structure require experienced musicians. Designed for professional symphony orchestras, pops ensembles, and advanced chamber orchestras with an experienced SATB choir.

Does this include a performance license?

Your purchase includes the license for performances by the purchasing ensemble (your orchestra and choir) at concerts and events — including the right to print parts for your ensemble. As usual, the public performance itself is reported to the responsible performing-rights society — GEMA in Germany, AKM in Austria, SUISA in Switzerland (ASCAP/BMI/PRS elsewhere) — by the organiser or ensemble. For commercial recordings or broadcast use, please contact us directly.

Can the arrangement be customized for my ensemble?

Absolutely. Paul Lorenz Music offers bespoke customization — a capability unique in the industry. Whether you need a key transposition, alternative instrumentation, or a version adapted for a smaller ensemble, we can tailor this arrangement to your exact requirements. Contact us at lorenz-music.com/contact to discuss.

What is your refund policy?

Due to the digital nature of our products, refunds cannot be offered once the download has been accessed. We encourage you to review the score preview and contact us with any questions before purchasing.

Can I play the Horn in F part on Alto saxophone in E♭?

Yes. The Part Configurator is included in the price: the Horn in F part is also available for Flute, Oboe, Clarinet in B♭ and Soprano saxophone in B♭ and 10 more instruments – transposed, in the right clef, checked for range and breathing. You receive the link by e-mail after your purchase.

Which parts are available for other instruments?

11 instrumental parts for 17 instruments in all. The overview “Parts for your instrumentation” on this page lists every original part with its instruments. For a different instrumentation you can send Paul Lorenz a request after your purchase.

Am I allowed to use the re-scored parts?

Yes. Parts from the Part Configurator belong to the edition you bought and are covered by the same license – for your ensemble, with the same rights of use. Every part carries the notice “Licensed to …” in its footer. For public performances the organiser registers the performance with the collecting society as usual (e.g. PRS, ASCAP/BMI, GEMA).