Allegro: String Orchestra Conductor Score

$9.00 USD

Allegro: String Orchestra Conductor Score

Name: Allegro: String Orchestra Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-48087S
Price: 9.00 USD
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From Concerto Grosso, Op. 6, No. 1

By George Frideric Handel / arr. Deborah Baker Monday

Grade: 2.5

Item: 00-48087S

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Some of the most exuberant music from the Baroque period comes to us from George Frideric Handel, composer of Messiah, among many other masterpieces. Handel's "Allegro" from Concerto Grosso, Op. 6, No. 1, arranged by Deborah Baker Monday, is a perfect example of his most joyous music and is an excellent choice for concert or festival. The four-measure melodic theme in G major occurs throughout the piece and is passed among all instruments. A half step figure is also a common motive with easily accessible fingerings provided. This piece features simple quarter and eighth-note rhythms. The accompanying parts are interrelated, and rhythmic independence is limited. (2:00) This title available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Series: Highland/Etling String Orchestra

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 12

ISBN10: 1-4706-5555-1

ISBN13: 978-1-4706-5555-6

UPC: 038081553931

SKU: 00-48087S

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About the Composer: George Frideric Handel

George Frideric Handel (1685-1759) was a German-born composer who spent most of his career in England, where he became one of the most celebrated and prolific musicians of the Baroque era. His mastery of melody, harmonic clarity, and orchestral color made him a favorite of both royal courts and public audiences, and his works span operas, oratorios, concertos, and instrumental music that remain central to the concert repertoire.

Handel's gift for writing memorable, singable lines combined with his gift for structural elegance made his music immediately accessible to performers and listeners alike. This accessibility, paired with his technical sophistication, explains why his music has never left the educational and concert landscape since his lifetime.

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Why we love this

Deborah Baker Monday's arrangement captures the spirited energy of Handel's original without overwhelming a developing string orchestra. The repeated four-measure melodic theme and limited rhythmic independence make this piece rewarding for conductors building ensemble cohesion and sectional balance, while the half-step motive gives every stand a memorable musical gesture to own.

What to expect

Pure Baroque joy: bright, energetic, and buoyant. The repeating theme and straightforward harmonic language create a sense of inevitability and drive, while the half-step motive adds a touch of sophistication without ever becoming heavy or dark.

Who it's for

String orchestras at the Grade 2.5 level who are ready to explore Baroque style and enjoy a piece that rewards rhythmic precision without demanding advanced technical facility. Conductors looking for concert or festival repertoire that builds sectional independence and melodic awareness will find this arrangement highly teachable.

How to get the most out of it

Keep the Allegro tempo light and propulsive; Handel's "allegro" designation calls for genuine forward motion, not a cautious tempo that dulls the rhythmic vitality.
Balance the melodic line as it passes among sections; mark entrances of the main theme clearly in rehearsal so each group plays their moment with confidence and brightness.
Shape phrases within the four-measure theme rather than clipping each measure; a gentle swell on beat 2 or 3 keeps the music singing even at a brisk tempo.
Tune the half-step motive carefully, as it sits in different registers and can expose intonation lapses if the interval is not played with deliberate care.

How to use it

Program this as a concert opener to establish an elegant, historically informed tone, or pair it with other Baroque or early Classical works to create a thematic program arc. At festival, it stands on its own as a crisp, performance-ready showpiece that demonstrates ensemble musicianship in a compact two-minute package.