This copyrighted song is licensed through the ArrangeMe program.
for Vocalists and Chamber Orchestra or Full Orchestra
A dazzling orchestral treatment of a Halloween classic, bursting with theatrical flair and audience-driven energy.
Excerpt 1 (studio recording):
Excerpt 2 (studio recording):
NEW FOR 2026 - absolutely essential for Halloween concerts! Michael Jackson's iconic "Thriller" arranged for vocalists and orchestra. 3 arrangements are currently available:
• Vocalists and Chamber Orchestra (12-15 players)
• Vocalists and Chamber Orchestra (16-24 players)
• Vocalists and Full Orchestra (36-100 players)
Duration: 5:30 Difficulty: Advanced Language: English Vocalists:Written for 1 lead vocalist (Female or High Male) and 4 backing vocalists (SATB), but transposed parts are provided so any of these vocal parts could be played by instrumental soloists.
Song by Rod Temperton Recorded by Michael Jackson (1983) Arranged by Chappell Kingsland Part of the Wild Beautiful Music Halloween Series
Written for the Wild Beautiful Orchestra’s first Halloween concert, this arrangement has become a staple of its annual performances. While preserving the groove and intensity of the original, the soundworld is expanded with vivid orchestral color—spooky trills, theatrical sound effects, and bursts of virtuosic playing. A surprising change of feel in the third verse and an audience-participation chorus add contrast and excitement, transforming Michael Jackson’s iconic song into a fresh and dynamic concert experience.
Premiere: Oct. 2019 – Lakewood, Colorado Faith Maronn and Wild Beautiful Orchestra conducted by Héctor Jardón
