Baby Shark for orchestra
Follow along as Baby Shark swims around the “orca-stra” and learns about all the different instruments! Each section represents a different member of Baby’s family and gets its turn to play the tune.
Follow along as Baby Shark swims around the “orca-stra” and learns about all the different instruments! Each section represents a different member of Baby’s family and gets its turn to play the tune.
Have fun and feel free to feature each section however you like. The number of players in each section is flexible.
Student/reduced or professional version?
The version for student ensembles and reduced-size orchestras has only one part per instrument, adds saxophones, makes some range adjustments, and simplifies some of the faster passages.
The version for professional and university orchestras is fully orchestrated. It conforms to standard “double-winds” orchestration, has two to four parts for most wind and brass instruments, includes harp, omits saxophones, and has a few more advanced passages and professional playing ranges.
Each version may be played independently or mixed and matched together for side-by-side concerts in person or online!
Flexible instrumentation for video recording
Purchasing a synchronization license gives you access to a click track and backing orchestral audio track. This way you can optionally add any instruments you like and record a performance of Baby Shark for orchestra with as few or as many players as you have available.
Licensing
Possession of the score and parts does not constitute permission to perform or record Baby Shark. A rental license is required.
Each time you use the music, it must be licensed. Simply purchase the number of music rental licenses corresponding to the number of performances. You can add more at any time.
Video recordings must be additionally licensed. When you purchase a synchronization license, this will give you the permission to make one video recording and stream it on your web site and social media platforms, for non-commercial purposes. Along with the license, you will also get the click track and backing orchestral audio track. The recording may not be sold.
For other licensing opportunities, please inquire.
Please see the FAQs and License tabs for more information.
FAQs
What do I need to purchase to perform Baby Shark for orchestra?
Everyone needs a music rental. This is the right to use the music to Baby Shark in one performance, whether it’s live or online. Select the number of licenses corresponding to the number of performances, and also the student or professional/advanced version, depending upon which version you will perform.
You also need the score and parts — the sheet music. This is available for a one-time fee as PDFs. You won’t technically own the music; think of it as a “permanent loan”. It will be accessible from your account on Notation Central and automatically stamped with your name and account details. You only need to obtain this once. You are permitted to print copies for your own use. Anytime you wish to perform from the materials, you need to obtain a rental license, and you cannot access the materials without obtaining at least one rental license.
If you want to make a video recording and stream it online or on social media, you need a synchronization license — so-called because you are “synchronizing” the video to audio. This is in addition to the rental license and the sheet music.
Do I need to negotiate any of these licenses with you?
No. Simply add them to your cart and check out. The terms are found in the Licenses tab and a copy is included with your purchase.
Contact us if you wish to inquire about other licensing opportunities.
If I want to make a video recording, how do I synchronize it?
Included with the synchronization license are three audio files: a click track; a click track with the orchestral backing mixed down; and a full orchestral backing mix. You can sync the audio using the click track using any method you like and you are free to mix the orchestral recording into your recording.
So do I need to have all the players to perform or to make a video recording of Baby Shark?
No. You can perform it with any subset of the players you have available. In our demo video we had six players, one from each section. But you can do whatever you like!
Does a synchronization license allow me to make multiple video recordings?
No. It allows you to make one video recording which you can share (but not sell) online. If you want to make another recording, obtain another synchronization license and another rental license.
OK, I got it. But I want to make sure. I want to perform Baby Shark twice and video record one performance, and share my performance online. What should I obtain?
Add the following to your cart:
- 2 music rental licenses
- 1 set of score and parts
- 1 synchronization license
Guess what? It went so well I want to give another performance!
Great! Come back and get one more rental license. You can use the same set of score and parts PDF that you already obtained access to.
Can I transfer any of the licenses?
No, the licenses are non-transferable.
Can I send the score and parts to another orchestra to use?
No. They remain our property and can only be used by the licensee who is an authorized representative of the orchestra or ensemble performing Baby Shark for orchestra. We allow you to retain the PDFs for convenience, and even print copies for your own use, but only to facilitate your own performance. Please advise the other orchestra to obtain their own set. Baby Shark gotta eat!
License
Music rental license
USE AND PURPOSE. The rented material is to be used for performance only for the quantity of performances you have paid for. You may obtain additional rental licenses at any time subject to payment of the rental fee. The fees charged do not include the right to stage or choreograph the Work. The materials may not be used for broadcast, recording, transcription, synchronization or any other use whatsoever without a written license from Agent.
SYNCHRONIZATION (VIDEO STREAMING) IS NOT PERMITTED UNLESS YOU HAVE ACQUIRED A SYNCHRONIZATION LICENSE.
MODIFICATION. Licensee may modify the Work with respect to duration or by modifying the instrumentation forces to accommodate the available players. Licensee shall not have the right to otherwise modify, edit, or alter the Work.
PERFORMING LICENSE. Fees quoted do not include performance fees. It is your responsibility to obtain any necessary performance licenses, such as from ASCAP. PUBLIC PERFORMANCE WITHOUT A LICENSE IS AN INFRINGEMENT OF COPYRIGHT, even if rental fees have been paid.
PROPERTY. The performance materials (score and parts in PDF format), which are acquired separately from this rental license, may not be sold, loaned or otherwise transferred to any other party. The materials are always the property of the copyright holder and are loaned to you electronically to facilitate your use.
REPRODUCTIONS AND ARRANGEMENTS. No portion of the materials you acquire may be copied or reproduced in any form without the written permission of Agent. No arrangements, transcriptions or alterations of this Work may be made without the written permission of the Agent.
CANCELLATION. In the event that you do not perform the Work, no refunds will be given.
USE WITHOUT A LICENSE IS UNAUTHORIZED. THIS LICENSE IS NON-TRANSFERABLE.
VIOLATION OF THE ABOVE TERMS IS AN INFRINGEMENT OF COPYRIGHT AND DETRIMENTAL TO THE COMPOSER AND PUBLISHER. USE OF THE MATERIALS INDICATES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THE TERMS.
To acquire the performance materials (score and parts in PDF format) or a synchronization license, please visit: www.babysharkorchestra.com
Obtainment of a rental license is a prerequisite to access the performance materials, which is subject to a separate one-time access fee. Your registered account is verified automatically.
Synchronization license
USE AND PURPOSE. You, the Licensee, are hereby granted the non-exclusive right and license to make one (1) video recording of the use the work and use this one recording in synchronization with, and to distribute it on in a streaming manner via the internet, your web site and social media platforms. All rights to the Work other than those specifically granted herein are reserved by Licensor. By way of illustration but not limitation, Licensee shall not have the right to make multiple recordings of the Work; Licensee may not sell or use the Work separately; and Licensee shall not have the right to edit, alter or otherwise modify the Work except as otherwise provided for in the music rental license.
AUDIO FILES. Included with this license is permission to use any or all of the audio files obtained at the time of acquiring this license, such as the click track or backing track, only for the express purpose of facilitating the above stated use and purpose.
PERFORMANCE MATERIALS. Permission to use the performance materials (score and parts in PDF format) must be obtained separately via a music rental license, upon payment of an additional fee. USE IS NOT PERMITTED UNLESS YOU HAVE ACQUIRED A RENTAL LICENSE.
PROPERTY. The audio files and performance materials are always the property of the copyright holder and are loaned to you electronically for the express purpose of facilitating the above stated use and purpose only, and may not be sold, loaned or otherwise transferred to any other party.
MATERIALS. Use of the audio files and performance materials is to be used for the above stated purpose only. The materials may not be used to make a television broadcast, downloadable or mechanical copies of a recording, transcription, or any other use whatsoever without a written license from Agent.
REPRODUCTIONS AND ARRANGEMENTS. No portion of the materials you acquire may be copied or reproduced in any form without the written permission of Agent. No arrangements, transcriptions or alterations of this work may be made without the written permission of the Agent.
CANCELLATION. In the event that you do not synchronize the Work, no refunds will be given.
USE WITHOUT A LICENSE IS UNAUTHORIZED. THIS LICENSE IS NON-TRANSFERABLE.
VIOLATION OF THE ABOVE TERMS IS AN INFRINGEMENT OF COPYRIGHT AND DETRIMENTAL TO THE COMPOSER AND PUBLISHER. USE OF THE MATERIALS INDICATES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THE TERMS.
To acquire the performance materials (score and parts in PDF format) please visit: www.babysharkorchestra.com
Obtainment of a rental license is a prerequisite to acquire this standard synchronization license, which is subject to a separate fee. Your registered account is verified automatically.
Score and parts — terms of use
You may use the PDF electronic materials provided for the above listed work only if you have secured a separate rental license. USE WITHOUT A LICENSE IS UNAUTHORIZED.
To acquire a license please visit: www.babysharkorchestra.com
The materials are always the property of the copyright holder and are loaned to you electronically to facilitate your use.
Usage is subject to restrictions. The materials may not be copied or shared except for the express purpose of facilitating the performance(s) by you, the license holder.
You are permitted to print copies for performance and archival purposes, but not in excess of the quantities above, except to facilitate a specific performance(s) or synchronization use. At the conclusion of their use, all additional electronic materials and facsimiles thereof beyond the quantities listed, whether in electronic or physical form, must be destroyed.
VIOLATION OF THE ABOVE TERMS IS AN INFRINGEMENT OF COPYRIGHT AND DETRIMENTAL TO THE COMPOSER AND PUBLISHER. USE OF THE MATERIALS INDICATES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THE TERMS.
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Instrumentation
The student/reduced and professional versions may be played alongside each other.
Student/reduced orchestra version
All winds and brass in the student/reduced version are one part per instrument and may be doubled as needed.
Flutes
Oboes
Clarinets in B-flat
Bassoons
Alto Saxophones (optional)
Tenor Saxophones (optional)
Baritone Saxophones (optional)
Horns in F
Trumpets in B-flat
Trombones
Tuba
Timpani
Percussion (2-5 players):
Drum Set
Tambourine
Xylophone
Snare Drum (if no drum set)
Bass Drum (if no drum set)
Cymbals
Electric Guitar (optional)
Piano (optional, also for rehearsal)
Voice (for optional sing-along)
Strings
Piano/Vocal part for rehearsal
Professional / university / advanced orchestra version
Flutes 1, 2
Oboes 1, 2
Clarinets 1, 2 in B-flat
Bassoons 1, 2
Horns 1, 2, 3, 4 in F
Trumpets 1, 2 in C
Trombones 1, 2, 3
Tuba
Timpani
Percussion (2 players):
Suspended Cymbal
Tambourine
Xylophone
Drum Set
Electric Guitar (optional)
Harp
Piano (optional, also for rehearsal)
Voice (for optional sing-along)
Strings
Piano/Vocal part for rehearsal
More information
| Composer | Rothman, Philip |
|---|---|
| Sheet Music Type | |
| Ensemble Type | Orchestra |
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