Ablaze: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

$46.00 USD

Ablaze: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Ablaze: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-41244
Price: 46.00 USD
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By Chris M. Bernotas

Grade: 2.5

Item: 00-41244

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This fierce concert piece takes the orchestra on an exciting musical journey. With strong rhythm and melodic themes, each section has the opportunity to perform important lines. Students will be challenged to perform with various emotional styles, including both intense and legato melodies. (2:30)
Correlates to Sound Innovations Book 2, Level 2. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Series: Sound Innovations for String Orchestra

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 148

ISBN10: 1-4706-5506-3

ISBN13: 978-1-4706-5506-8

UPC: 038081480473

SKU: 00-41244

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About the Composer: Chris M. Bernotas

Chris M. Bernotas leads instrumental music publication development at Alfred Music, where his work shapes repertoire and resources for band and orchestra programs globally. With more than 25 years in music education, he combines deep classroom experience with a gift for writing music that speaks to young musicians while respecting their developing abilities.

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Why we love this

Bernotas writes string orchestra music that refuses to coast on easy wins. Every section gets real musical material to sink their teeth into, the emotional range demands genuine artistry from your students, and the strong rhythmic foundation keeps things engaging without sacrificing musicality. This is the kind of piece that makes rehearsals feel purposeful.

What to expect

Ablaze charges forward with rhythmic propulsion and confident melodic lines, then pulls back into introspective, singing passages that showcase the string sound at its most lyrical. The emotional range keeps listeners invested while giving your students a chance to demonstrate control across contrasting styles.

Who it's for

String orchestras at the Grade 2.5 level who are ready for music with real dramatic arc and expressive demands. This works equally well for ensembles preparing for contests or for concert programs that need a strong, contemporary centerpiece.

How to get the most out of it

Shape the intense passages with dynamic control; students should feel the difference between fierce energy and raw power. Controlled intensity reads much further than playing at full volume.
Isolate the legato melodic sections in sectional rehearsals. These moments require the same precision as the rhythmic material, so invest time in intonation and phrase shape.
Balance your string sections carefully so that the thematic material cuts through even when multiple sections are moving. Encourage violins to support rather than dominate solo lines in other parts.
Use the 2:30 runtime to your advantage in concert planning. This piece fills programming space with impact without overstaying its welcome.

How to use it

Program this as a concert opener or a compelling mid-set shift in energy. It aligns with Sound Innovations Book 2, Level 2 curriculum, so it works naturally into the rehearsal season when students are solidifying technical skills. The concert and festival designation makes it equally at home in competition rounds or school performances.