Apache Peak: Flexible String Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
By Susan H. Day
Grade: 1.5
Item: 00-PK-0008361
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Apache Peak: Score | $9.00 | |
| Apache Peak: 1st Violin | $3.00 | |
| Apache Peak: 2nd Violin | $3.00 | |
| Apache Peak: Viola | $3.00 | |
| Apache Peak: Cello | $3.00 | |
| Apache Peak: String Bass | $3.00 |
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Description
This title features Alfred Music's String Orchestra FLEX options. That means that every part in this set is now transposed into every other part, so you can play this title with any combination of like- or mixed-string ensemble. After purchasing this set, decide what additional parts you need to meet the unique needs of your ensemble, then download and print them for free at alfred.com/supplemental---free of charge.
Perfect for advanced beginning orchestra, Apache Peak by Susan H. Day, takes its title from the Apache Peak, the 2nd highest mountain peak (13,441 ft) in the Indian Peaks Wilderness of Colorado. This piece tries to capture the excitement and wonder of the breathtaking mountain scenery with melodies for all, easy rhythms, terraced dynamics, and an exciting conclusion. (2:15) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
Perfect for advanced beginning orchestra, Apache Peak by Susan H. Day, takes its title from the Apache Peak, the 2nd highest mountain peak (13,441 ft) in the Indian Peaks Wilderness of Colorado. This piece tries to capture the excitement and wonder of the breathtaking mountain scenery with melodies for all, easy rhythms, terraced dynamics, and an exciting conclusion. (2:15) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
Don't just read it, hear it, play along with it, and watch your students grow with it. In MakeMusic Cloud, Apache Peak: Flexible String Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts comes alive with professional accompaniment, adjustable tempo, and built-in practice tools that turn solo practice into real progress.
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Additional Details
Series:
Highland/Etling String Orchestra
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
74
SKU:
00-PK-0008361
More about this title
About the Composer: Susan H. Day
Susan H. Day has built a reputation for writing accessible, engaging concert works that respect the technical realities of developing ensembles while refusing to compromise musical interest. Her output across multiple genres reflects a deep understanding of what works in the rehearsal room and what lands on stage.
Why we love this
Day has designed this piece specifically for ensembles navigating the real logistics of mixed instrumentation. The FLEX transposition system means you can keep students playing together regardless of who shows up on any given rehearsal day, which frees you from the usual scrambling. More importantly, she's written something that sounds cohesive and shaped, not like a compromise arrangement.
What to expect
Sunlit and open. Melodies unfold simply and directly, letting the Colorado landscape breathe through the music rather than demanding virtuosity. The piece builds from quiet wonder to genuine excitement, mirroring the experience of arriving at a summit.
Who it's for
Advanced beginning string orchestras and flexible ensembles that struggle with instrumentation gaps. This works equally well for a full orchestra or a patchwork of available players because every part lives in every key.
How to get the most out of it
- Lean into the terraced dynamics to build structural clarity. Each dynamic shift marks a new idea, so treat them as signposts rather than sudden jumps.
- Balance the melodies across your ensemble intentionally. Since every part is transposed into every other part, confirm which students are carrying the tune at each moment and ensure they can be heard.
- Find the excitement in the rhythmic simplicity. Straightforward rhythms are an invitation to focus on tone quality and ensemble blend rather than fighting notation.
- Let the conclusion breathe during rehearsal. The exciting finish works because the earlier sections establish restraint, so guard against rushing the build.
How to use it
Program this as a accessible opening concert piece or festival selection that establishes ensemble identity without exhausting your rehearsal schedule. It pairs well with slightly longer or more technically demanding repertoire later in a concert because it settles the group into the sound of playing together.
Skills your students will build
- Maintaining consistent tone across terraced dynamic shifts
- Reading simple rhythmic figures in unified ensemble contexts
- Balancing independent melodic lines within a homogeneous texture
- Responding to structural signposts created by dynamic changes
- Adapting to ensemble flexibility without losing musical coherence