Celebration — Orchestra, Choir & Piano Sheet Music
Kool & the Gang’s timeless anthem, reimagined for full orchestra, SATB choir & piano by Paul Lorenz
Edition facts
Celebration by Ronald Bell, arranged by Paul Lorenz for SATB choir and orchestra with solo voice: full score (19 pages) and separate parts (34 pages), delivered as a PDF (A4) for instant download, €59.90.
- Instrumentation
- Flute, Oboe, Saxophone · Horn, Trumpet, Trombone · Drum kit · Piano · Violin I, Violin II, Viola, Cello, Double bass · Solo voice
- Choir
- SATB
- Pages
- 53 pages — full score (19) + separate parts (34)
- Tempo
- ♩ = 122
- Format
- PDF, A4, instant download
Read from the PDF you download.
“Celebrate good times, come on!” — Few opening lines in pop history carry the same universal electricity as Kool & the Gang’s Celebration. Since its 1980 release, this anthem has soundtracked graduations, weddings, New Year’s galas, and championship celebrations on every continent. Paul Lorenz’s orchestral arrangement gives conductors and music directors the tools to bring that irresistible joy to the concert hall — with the full weight of a symphony orchestra and the warmth of an SATB choir behind every note.
This 28-page performance package is engineered for large ensembles and major events. Every orchestral section is fully extracted and proofread; the conductor’s score adheres to MOLA engraving standards, with rehearsal letters at every major transition. Whether you’re programming a summer gala, a corporate celebration, or a season finale, this Celebration orchestra arrangement delivers the signature energy of the original at the scale it deserves.
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Orchestra, Choir & Piano
€59.90SATB choir and orchestra with solo voice · 53 pages: score + parts · PDF (A4)
Every part also for other instruments – included ↓
The grand-scale edition for concert halls and major events. Full orchestral score plus individually extracted parts for every section, SATB choir score, and piano accompaniment — ready for the podium, ready for performance.
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“Celebration” is also published in this scoring — with its own score preview and full details on the edition page.
View this edition →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, Alto saxophone in E♭, Horn in F, English horn in F, Viola |
| Oboe | Flute, Clarinet in B♭, Soprano saxophone in B♭, Trumpet in B♭, Violin, Alto saxophone in E♭, English horn in F, Viola |
| Tenor saxophone in B♭ | Viola, Bassoon, Bass clarinet in B♭, 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♭, Bassoon, Bass clarinet in B♭, Cello |
| Trumpet in B♭ | Violin, Viola |
| Trombone | Alto saxophone in E♭, English horn in F, Viola, Euphonium, Bassoon, Bass clarinet in B♭, Cello, Double bass |
| Violin I | Flute, Oboe, Clarinet in B♭, Soprano saxophone in B♭, Alto saxophone in E♭, Viola |
| Violin II | Flute, Oboe, Clarinet in B♭, Soprano saxophone in B♭, Alto saxophone in E♭, English horn in F, Viola |
| Viola | Flute, Oboe, Clarinet in B♭, Soprano saxophone in B♭, Violin, Alto saxophone in E♭, Horn in F, English horn in F, Flugelhorn in B♭, Tenor saxophone in B♭, Bassoon, Bass clarinet in B♭, Cello |
| Cello | Alto saxophone in E♭, English horn in F, Viola, Tenor saxophone in B♭, Trombone, Euphonium, 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 Oboe 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.
How the Part Configurator works →Need a different instrumentation? After your purchase you can send Paul Lorenz a request.
Quality in detail
- MOLA-Compliant Engraving: 8.5mm staff size and 600 DPI resolution for crystal-clear reading at any distance from the podium.
- Full Orchestral Scope: Strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, piano, and SATB choir — one download, every part professionally extracted.
- Rehearsal-Ready Notation: Measure numbers at every system with clearly marked rehearsal letters at all major transitions.
- Instant PDF Delivery: Download begins immediately after purchase — no shipping delays, no waiting before your next rehearsal.
- Proofread & Complete: Every part verified before publication. No missing pages, no surprises at the first read-through.
- Bespoke Customization Available: Every instrumental part is also available for other instruments — the oboe part for alto saxophone, for example — through the Part Configurator included with your purchase. For a key transposition or other changes, contact us for tailored modifications.
Celebration sheet music at a glance
| Song | Celebration — Ronald Bell (Kool & the Gang), 1980 |
| Arrangement | Full orchestra with SATB choir and piano |
| Arranger | Paul Lorenz — arrangements recorded with the London Symphony Orchestra at Abbey Road |
| Scoring | Full conductor’s score (A3, 28 pages) plus every orchestral part individually extracted, SATB choral score, and piano accompaniment |
| Difficulty | Professional and advanced ensembles |
| Format | High-resolution PDF — instant download, print- and tablet-ready |
| Engraving | MOLA-compliant, 8.5mm staves at 600 DPI, rehearsal letters at every major transition |
| Licensing | Licensed 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?
Program Celebration when the moment calls for the full weight of a symphony orchestra behind the world’s most recognisable invitation to rejoice. This edition is written for:
- Symphony and professional orchestras staging a gala, season finale, or headline concert
- Advanced community ensembles with a capable SATB choir and solid sight-readers
- Major public events — New Year’s galas, corporate celebrations, championship and civic occasions
- Music directors who want the original’s energy at full concert-hall scale
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 (28 pages)
- Every orchestral part — strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion — individually extracted, plus the SATB choral score and piano accompaniment
- High-resolution PDFs, delivered instantly and yours to keep — no rental
Programming Celebration
Celebration is a natural closer — the piece that sends an audience home on its feet. Place it at the end of a programme or as an encore, where its unmistakable hook can lift the entire hall into a shared moment of joy. The orchestration carries the original’s momentum through strings, brass, and percussion, while the SATB choir adds the communal warmth that turns a performance into an event. It pairs well with other celebratory anthems and up-tempo crowd-pleasers to build a rousing finale. Explore the related arrangements below to build the rest of the programme.
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Celebration 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 (28 pages), all individual orchestral parts (strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion), the SATB choral score, and piano accompaniment. Everything is delivered as high-resolution PDF files optimized for both screen reading and professional printing.
What is the difficulty level of this arrangement?
This arrangement is designed for professional and advanced ensembles. Orchestral parts are suitable for symphony orchestras and advanced community ensembles. The choral writing is accessible to experienced SATB choirs with solid sight-reading abilities — expect a polished performance within two to three rehearsals.
Do I need a performance license?
Celebration by Kool & the Gang is a copyrighted work. Your purchase includes the licence for performances by the purchasing ensemble (your orchestra and choir) at concerts and events. 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 services — a capability unique in the industry. Whether you need alternative instrumentation, a different key, or adjustments to accommodate your specific roster, we can tailor this arrangement to your exact requirements. Contact us directly to discuss your needs.
What is your refund policy?
Due to the digital nature of our products, we cannot offer refunds once the download has been accessed. We encourage you to review the score preview carefully and contact us with any questions before purchasing.
Can I play the Oboe part on Alto saxophone in E♭?
Yes. The Part Configurator is included in the price: the Oboe part is also available for Flute, Clarinet in B♭, Soprano saxophone in B♭ and Trumpet in B♭ and 4 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?
10 instrumental parts for 18 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).