Arlington Sketches: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

$65.00 USD

Arlington Sketches: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Arlington Sketches: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-11783
Price: 65.00 USD
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Arr. Elliot Del Borgo

Grade: 3

Item: 00-11783

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Here is a classic Del Borgo piece-rhythmically exciting and harmonically rich. In addition, the contrasting middle section allows for attention to tonal development, balance and blend. Arlington Sketches is a guaranteed winner with your intermediate orchestra. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Series: Highland/Etling String Orchestra

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 136

ISBN10: 1-4706-5874-7

ISBN13: 978-1-4706-5874-8

UPC: 038081114262

SKU: 00-11783

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About the Arranger: Elliot Del Borgo

Elliot Del Borgo is a prolific composer and arranger whose string orchestra works have become staples in school music programs across North America. His compositions balance accessibility with musical substance, creating pieces that challenge intermediate ensembles without sacrificing playability or engagement.

Del Borgo's arrangement philosophy prioritizes clear orchestration and idiomatic writing for strings. His works consistently appear on festival and contest programs, earning recognition for their craft and their ability to inspire student musicians.

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Why we love this

Arlington Sketches delivers genuine musical sophistication at Grade 3. The rhythmic drive and harmonic vocabulary keep players engaged without burying them in technical demands, while the contrasting middle section gives you a clear teaching moment for tone work and ensemble balance. This is the kind of piece that sounds impressive in performance and makes rehearsals rewarding.

What to expect

Energetic and purposeful in its opening sections, then introspective and lyrical when the middle arrives. The harmonic language feels contemporary without being avant-garde, giving your orchestra something modern to sink their teeth into while staying within the comfort zone of traditional tonality.

Who it's for

Intermediate string orchestras ready to tackle rhythmic precision and tonal sophistication in the same piece. This works well for ensembles preparing for festivals or contests, or for directors seeking repertoire that builds musicianship while keeping student commitment high.

How to get the most out of it

Shape the rhythmic passages with consistent articulation across the section; clarity in tonguing and bow attack makes the excitement land without muddying the texture.
In the middle section, focus on vibrato consistency and vowel matching to achieve the warm, blended sound Del Borgo's harmony requires.
Balance the inner voices against the melodic line; supporting harmonies need presence, not prominence, to let the tonal work shine.
Use the full 136 pages to confirm all divisi doublings are covered, especially in the contrasting material where the texture thins.

How to use it

Program this as a concert centerpiece for a winter or spring festival set, where its rhythmic appeal opens strong and its middle section lets you showcase tonal maturity. It pairs well alongside lighter novelty pieces or more austere contemporary works, holding its own in mixed programming.