Happy (arr Thorp)
Pharrell Williams (arr. Joan Thorp)
Subtitle: From Despicable Me
General Info
Year: 2013 / 2014
Duration: c. 2:50
Difficulty: I-1/2 (see Ratings for explanation)
Original Medium: Song
Publisher: Thorp Music
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - AUS$64.15
Instrumentation (Flexible)
Full Score
Part 1
- Flute
- Oboe
- E-flat Clarinet
- B-flat Soprano Clarinet I
- E-flat Soprano Saxophone
- B-flat Trumpet I
- Soprano Cornet
- Cornet
- Violin
- Keyboard Percussion
Part 2
- Flute
- B-flat Soprano Clarinet
- E-flat Alto Saxophone
- B-flat Trumpet
- B-flat Cornet
- Flugelhorn
- Tenor Horn
- Violin
Part 3
- B-flat Soprano Clarinet
- E-flat Alto Saxophone
- B-flat Cornet
- Tenor Horn
- F Horn
- Violin
- Viola
Part 4
- Bassoon
- E-flat Alto Clarinet
- E-flat Alto Saxophone
- B-flat Tenor Saxophone
- Tenor Horn
- F Horn
- Trombone
- Baritone T.C.
- Euphonium
- Cello
Part 5
- Bassoon
- B-flat Bass Clarinet
- E-flat Baritone Saxophone
- Trombone
- Baritone T.C. II
- Euphonium
- Tuba
- String Bass
- B-flat Bass
- E-flat Bass
- Bass Guitar
- Cello
Additional Parts (optional)
- Piano
- Drum Kit
- Guitar
- Hand Claps or Tambourine
Errata
None discovered thus far.
Program Notes
Rarely does the title of a song so accurately describe the actual music! Pharrell Williams' megahit was recorded for the movie Despicable Me 2 but has taken on a life of its own on the internet and pop charts. Just hearing this tune makes you feel good!
- Program Note from publisher
Happy was written, produced and sung by Pharrell Williams in the 2013 film Despicable Me 2 and became a nominee for the 2013 Academy Award for Best Original Song. The Pharrell Williams single release of Happy peaked at number one in 24 countries, and has had world-wide sales of over 10 million copies. Kara Kazantsev won the 2015 Miss America title after tapping out the rhythm of Happy on the floor with a paper cup.
-Program Note by San Luis Obispo County (Calif.) Band
Media
State Ratings
None discovered thus far.
Performances
To submit a performance please join The Wind Repertory Project
Works for Winds by This Composer
Adaptable Music
- Happy (Flex instrumentation) (arr. Thorp) (2013/2014)
All Wind Works
- Happy (arr. Brown) (2013)
- Happy (arr. Bernaerts) (2014)
- Happy (Flex instrumentation) (arr. Thorp) (2013/2014)
- Happy (arr. Sackett) (2014)
Resources
None discovered thus far.
- Happy (Pharrell Williams song), Wikipedia Accessed 6 July 2020
- Perusal score