Schindler’s List — Orchestra Sheet Music PDF
John Williams’ Academy Award−winning main theme — professional orchestral arrangement by Paul Lorenz, full score & all parts
Edition facts
Schindler's List - Main Theme by John Williams, arranged by Paul Lorenz for orchestra: full score (14 pages) and separate parts (11 pages), delivered as a PDF (A4) for instant download, €49.90.
- Instrumentation
- Flute, Clarinet, Bassoon · Horn · Solo violin, Violin I, Violin II, Viola, Cello, Double bass
- Pages
- 25 pages — full score (14) + separate parts (11)
- Tempo
- Largo
- Format
- PDF, A4, instant download
Read from the PDF you download.
Few compositions in cinema history carry the weight of Schindler’s List. John Williams’ haunting violin melody has become a universal anthem of remembrance, performed in concert halls from Vienna to New York as a tribute to those who perished and survived.
This exclusive orchestral arrangement by Paul Lorenz captures the profound emotional depth of the original Itzhak Perlman recording—meticulously engraved to professional performance standards. Whether programming a Holocaust Remembrance Concert, a cinematic pops event, or a solemn memorial service, this edition delivers the gravitas your audience expects.
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Full Orchestra Score & Parts
€49.90Orchestra · 25 pages: score + parts · PDF (A4)
Every part also for other instruments – included ↓
The complete performance package. Includes the conductor’s score plus all individual parts for strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, and harp. Crystal-clear engraving with optimized page turns—ready for your next rehearsal.
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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 part | Also available for |
|---|---|
| Flute | Oboe, Clarinet in B♭, Soprano saxophone in B♭, Violin, Viola |
| Clarinet in B♭ | Flute, Oboe, Violin, Viola |
| Bassoon | Cello, Double bass |
| Horn in F | Flute, Oboe, Clarinet in B♭, Soprano saxophone in B♭, Violin, Alto saxophone in E♭, English horn in F, Flugelhorn in B♭, Viola, Tenor saxophone in B♭, Trombone, Euphonium, Bassoon, Bass clarinet in B♭, Cello |
| Violin II | Viola |
| Viola | Violin, Cello |
| Cello | 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 Flute part as Clarinet in B♭.
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.
How the Part Configurator works →Need a different instrumentation? After your purchase you can send Paul Lorenz a request.
Quality in detail
- Abbey Road Quality Engraving: MOLA-compliant notation with meticulous spacing—no collisions, no eye strain.
- Performance-Optimized Layout: Page turns strategically placed during rests. Never stop mid-phrase.
- Instant Digital Delivery: Download within seconds. Start rehearsing tonight, not in two weeks.
- Tablet-Ready Format: High-resolution PDF (300 DPI) optimized for iPad and ForScore workflows.
- Full Professional Arrangement: Not a simplification. Captures the authentic John Williams orchestral texture.
- Perpetual License Included: Own the file forever. No rental fees, no return deadlines.
Schindler’s List (Main Theme) sheet music at a glance
| Work | Schindler’s List — Main Theme by John Williams (1993), for solo violin and orchestra |
| Arrangement | Full orchestra with solo violin |
| Arranger | Paul Lorenz — arrangements recorded with the London Symphony Orchestra at Abbey Road |
| Scoring | Full conductor’s score + all orchestral parts + the solo violin line |
| Key | D minor — original |
| Difficulty | Professional & advanced ensembles; a confident solo violinist |
| Format | High-resolution PDF (300 DPI) — instant download, print- and tablet-ready |
| Licensing | Licensed arrangement; standard PRO reporting (ASCAP/BMI/PRS/GEMA) |
| Price | €49.90 |
Is this edition right for you?
The Schindler’s List theme is the piece you program when a concert needs its most solemn, unguarded moment — John Williams’ elegy of remembrance, carried by a single violin over the orchestra. This edition is written for:
- remembrance and Holocaust-memorial concerts
- film-music and cinematic pops programmes
- memorial and commemorative services
- a showcase for a principal or guest violinist
It preserves the original D minor tonality and the characteristic modulations of the score, so it sits exactly where players and audiences expect. Need a reduced orchestration for a smaller ensemble, or the solo line transposed? Paul Lorenz adapts it on request — just ask before you buy.
What you receive
- The full conductor’s score
- Every orchestral part — strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion and harp
- The solo violin line
- High-resolution PDFs, delivered instantly and yours to keep — no rental
Programming Schindler’s List
It asks for restraint, not volume. The whole piece lives on the solo violinist and the space around the melody, so keep the tempo unhurried, the orchestra soft beneath the line, and let the silences breathe. Placed after a reading or a spoken tribute it becomes almost unbearably moving; as a concert item it rewards a soloist who can sustain a long, quiet phrase. It pairs naturally with other reflective and cinematic repertoire — explore the related arrangements below.
Customer reviews
5.0 out of 5 · 1 review
★★★★★Deeply moving. The arrangement captures the melancholy, fragile beauty of the original perfectly. The solo violin part is demanding, but beautifully embedded. A masterpiece.
Laura M., Concertmaster
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Schindler's List - Main Theme sheet music — frequently asked questions
What exactly is included in the download?
You receive the full conductor’s score plus all individual orchestral parts as high-resolution PDF files. Everything is print-ready and tablet-compatible.
Is this the original key from the film?
Yes. This arrangement preserves the original D Minor tonality and the characteristic modulations of John Williams’ score, ensuring an authentic performance experience.
Is this arrangement legally licensed?
Yes. All Paul Lorenz Music arrangements are properly licensed, and your purchase includes the licence for performances by the purchasing ensemble (your orchestra) at concerts and events. As usual, the public performance itself is reported to the responsible performing-rights society — ASCAP, BMI or PRS internationally, GEMA/AKM/SUISA in the DACH region — by the organiser or ensemble. For commercial recordings or broadcast use, please contact us directly.
Can I use this on my iPad or tablet?
Absolutely. The PDF is formatted at 300 DPI and optimized for apps like ForScore, ensuring crisp display on tablets while maintaining ideal spacing for print.
How quickly will I receive the files?
Instantly. After completing your purchase, you’ll receive immediate access to download all files. No waiting, no shipping delays.
Do you offer refunds on digital products?
Due to the instant-delivery nature of digital products, refunds are not available once the files have been downloaded. Please review the score preview before purchasing.
Can I play the Flute part on Clarinet in B♭?
Yes. The Part Configurator is included in the price: the Flute part is also available for Oboe, Clarinet in B♭, Soprano saxophone in B♭ and Violin and 1 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?
7 instrumental parts for 16 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).