Alison's Waltz: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

$42.00 USD

Alison's Waltz: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Alison's Waltz: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-26615
Price: 42.00 USD
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By Bob Phillips

Grade: 1.5

Item: 00-26615

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A stunningly beautiful waltz that will make your beginning orchestra sound advanced for their age level. Based on the D major scale with a beautiful ostinato bass line, this original fiddle waltz from Fiddlers Philharmonic has been arranged for very beginning strings by the composer. A great introduction to easy slurs and simple eighth notes. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Series: Belwin Very Beginning String Orchestra

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 33

UPC: 038081304793

SKU: 00-26615

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About the Composer: Bob Phillips

Bob Phillips has spent decades reshaping what beginning string students can accomplish. As a composer, clinician, and builder of one of the nation's largest school string programs, he understands the gap between what young players can technically execute and what audiences want to hear. His catalog spans classical arrangements alongside groundbreaking work in folk, jazz, and world music styles, always grounded in pedagogical clarity.

Phillips has authored over 25 instructional series and published more than 200 works for orchestra and band. His Fiddlers Philharmonic, Jazz Philharmonic, and Rock Philharmonic collections have become standards in schools seeking to expand beyond traditional concert repertoire. He has conducted at every major educational conference, mentored hundreds of teachers, and led the Saline Fiddlers Philharmonic to international recognition, including multiple performances at the White House and The Midwest Clinic.

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Why we love this

Alison's Waltz solves one of the most frustrating challenges in beginning string programs: the gap between what players can execute and what sounds genuinely musical. The D major tonality and repeating bass line give students a strong harmonic anchor, so they can focus on the physical work of slurs and simple rhythms without losing the melody. Your first-year orchestra will sound like they've been playing for years.

What to expect

Graceful and unhurried, with the gentle sway of a folk waltz. The D major tonality sits naturally under young fingers, and the ostinato bass creates movement without complexity. Students feel the satisfaction of playing something refined and memorable from the first read-through.

Who it's for

Beginning string orchestras ready to move beyond unison exercises into something with real harmonic texture and shape. This works for Grade 1 or early Grade 2 programs looking for their first successful concert piece that still respects the players' technical boundaries.

How to get the most out of it

Establish the walking bass line as the heartbeat of the piece. Have cellos and basses secure their rhythm before bringing in the upper strings, creating a stable foundation the whole orchestra can settle into.
Shape the slurs with a gentle bow stroke that lets each note speak. Avoid pressing too hard; the beauty of the waltz lies in its lightness and flow.
Pay attention to the ostinato pattern and make it consistent. When students internalize this repeating figure, they gain confidence and the whole ensemble tightens.
Balance the melody so it sings above the accompaniment without forcing. A waltz should feel effortless, not strained.

How to use it

Open a fall or spring concert with this piece to establish an elegant tone before moving into heavier repertoire. Its accessibility and beauty make it an excellent choice for a program that includes contemporary music alongside traditional fare, signaling to the audience that your beginning orchestra has real musicianship.