Adagio and Presto: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
From Symphony No. 101 in D Major ("The Clock")
By Franz Joseph Haydn / arr. Robert Sieving
Grade: 4
Item: 00-PK-0006127
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A fabulous string orchestra setting of a great symphony, this piece will provide opportunities to develop spiccato bowing technique and will please audiences. Perfect for contest or any concert. (6:35) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
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Additional Details
Series:
Highland/Etling String Orchestra
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
124
SKU:
00-PK-0006127
More about this title
About the Composer: Franz Joseph Haydn
Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) spent most of his career as Kapellmeister for the Esterházy family in Hungary, a position that gave him the freedom to experiment with form and orchestration across symphonies, quartets, and sacred works. His prolific output established many conventions of Classical style, and his gift for melody combined with structural clarity made him one of the most influential composers of his era.
Why we love this
Sieving's arrangement captures the elegance and structural sophistication of Haydn's symphonic writing while keeping the technical demands at Grade 4, making it genuinely rewarding to rehearse without requiring an advanced ensemble. The pairing of a lyrical Adagio with a spirited Presto gives you programming flexibility and showcases the range of your string players in a single, cohesive work.
What to expect
The Adagio unfolds with the graceful restraint and sing-song quality Haydn perfected, inviting listeners into a world of elegant sentiment without sentimentality. The Presto then energizes the room with sprightly rhythmic figures and tight orchestral writing, leaving your audience with a sense of brightness and control.
Who it's for
String orchestras at the Grade 4 level who are ready for a substantial concert piece with Classical sophistication and defined technical objectives. This is ideal for ensembles preparing for festivals or contests, as well as those seeking repertoire that balances musical maturity with accessibility.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the Adagio with long, singing lines; resist the urge to break phrases at convenient rests. Let the melody breathe across entire sections so the emotional arc lands.
- Isolate the spiccato passages in sectionals early. Ensure consistent bounce height and articulation among all string players so the texture reads clearly rather than scattered.
- Balance the upper voices in the Presto without letting them drown the harmonic foundation. Grade 4 ensembles often play too loudly on repeated notes; address dynamics and restraint.
- Take the tempo of the Presto with your ensemble's technical comfort in mind. A steady, secure tempo at a slightly conservative speed will impress far more than a rushed performance.
How to use it
Program this as a centerpiece for a Classical-era concert or festival appearance, positioning it alongside lighter works to showcase the full spectrum of your string players' abilities. The extended length (6:35) and polished scoring make it a compelling standalone showcase of your ensemble's technical growth.
Skills your students will build
- Spiccato bowing technique with consistent articulation and bounce
- Sustaining long melodic lines with proper phrasing and breath management
- Reading and executing Classical-era form and harmonic progressions
- Balancing texture between melody, harmony, and bass across an ensemble
- Intonation control under changing harmonic densities