Angels We Have Heard on High: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
Arranged by Elliot Del Borgo
Grade: 1
Item: 98-DST6026
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Description
Elliot Del Borgo uses this classic Christmas carol in a substantial piece for young musicians. The yuletide theme is present throughout, but Elliot has incorporated additional music for directors who desire a piece with more teaching potential than traditional holiday arrangements at this grade level.
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Additional Details
Series:
FJH Beginning Strings
Publisher:
The FJH Music Company, Inc.
SKU:
98-DST6026
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About the Composer: Elliot Del Borgo
Elliot Del Borgo is a prolific composer and arranger with a distinctive gift for writing music that serves student musicians without compromising musical substance. His work across concert band, wind ensemble, and string orchestra has become a staple in music education because he understands what young players need to engage with rewarding material.
Del Borgo's approach to arrangement and composition prioritizes clarity and pedagogical value. He crafts pieces that allow students to experience genuine musical growth while performing repertoire that sounds polished and intentional in performance.
Why we love this
Del Borgo elevates the familiar melody with genuine compositional architecture rather than simply presenting the carol in its most straightforward form. The expansion beyond a traditional arrangement means your students aren't just playing through a well-known tune; they're engaging with harmonic development and structural thinking that justifies the time spent in rehearsal.
What to expect
Warm and purposeful. The carol's gentle character remains central, but Del Borgo's additional material adds depth and sophistication without losing the piece's accessibility. Students feel the holiday spirit while engaging with genuine musicianship.
Who it's for
Grade 1 string orchestras looking for a Christmas program addition that offers more musical substance than typical holiday pops fare. Directors who want their students to experience thoughtful composition and arrangement, not just play along with a familiar melody.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the melody across your ensemble so the carol remains recognizable even as Del Borgo layers additional musical ideas underneath. String orchestras sometimes bury the tune when players focus too heavily on their individual parts.
- Take the time to shape phrase endings with slight dynamic reductions; this helps young players hear the overall architecture Del Borgo has built rather than treating each line as isolated material.
- Establish a steady, singing tempo that allows the harmonic movement to breathe. Rushing this piece works against the compositional intent.
How to use it
Schedule this for a December concert where you can position it as a bridge between straightforward pops and more substantial repertoire. It works equally well as a finale that sends audiences home with a familiar carol or as an opener that establishes your orchestra's musical ambitions for the season.
Skills your students will build
- Sustaining tone through harmonic transitions
- Balancing individual line work with ensemble awareness
- Shaping longer phrases with dynamic control
- Reading and playing in first position across multiple strings
- Responding to conductor direction in expanded musical contexts