"B-Suite" for Strings: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

$55.00 USD

"B-Suite" for Strings: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

Name: "B-Suite" for Strings: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-22331
Price: 55.00 USD
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I. Be-Boppin' Bourée, II. Bittersweet Berceuse, III. Brazilian Bagatelle

By Carrie Lane Gruselle

Grade: 3

Item: 00-22331

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This triad of "B's" explores a variety of styles, meters and modalities. "Be-Boppin' Bourée" is a juxtaposition of 17th century bourée and 20th century swing styles, complete with walking bass line. "Bittersweet Berceuse" weaves between major and minor, giving an uncertain sense of modality. "Brazilian Bagatelle" is characterized by Latin American rhythms and is infused with quartal harmonies. Your students will experience a balanced diet of both left and right hand challenges in this eclectic presentation.

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Series: Highland/Etling String Orchestra

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 128

UPC: 038081230238

SKU: 00-22331

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About the Composer: Carrie Lane Gruselle

Carrie Lane Gruselle brings classroom experience and advanced training to her compositions. She holds degrees in music education from the University of Wisconsin system, including a master's degree with Suzuki emphasis from Stevens Point, grounding her work in both pedagogical rigor and string-specific technique.

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Why we love this

Gruselle has crafted three movements that sound nothing alike, yet work together as a coherent program. Each piece targets different technical and rhythmic challenges while keeping ensemble engagement high, and the stylistic variety means no part of your rehearsal feels repetitive.

What to expect

A tour across musical landscapes. The first movement swings with historical wink and modern groove, the second breathes with gentle uncertainty, and the third dances with tropical warmth and modern harmonic color. Throughout, the writing honors the strings while challenging them to think rhythmically and harmonically beyond their default settings.

Who it's for

Grade 3 string orchestras ready to move beyond single-style repertoire and tackle ensemble writing that demands rhythmic precision and tonal control. This suite works equally well for groups with strong fundamentals looking for programming depth as it does for ensembles building confidence in contemporary idioms.

How to get the most out of it

Lock the rhythm section (basses and lower voices) first in 'Be-Boppin' Bourée' so the swing feel settles before adding the faster string lines
In 'Bittersweet Berceuse,' shape each phrase around the modulation between major and minor rather than treating them as separate sections; let the uncertainty live in the sound
Subdivide the Latin rhythms in 'Brazilian Bagatelle' at tempo before pieces together, especially if your ensemble hasn't worked extensively with syncopation at this level
Emphasize the quartal harmonies in the bagatelle through careful balance; these chords can sound muddy if inner voices aren't heard distinctly

How to use it

Program the suite as a complete set for a winter or spring concert to showcase range and versatility, or break movements across multiple concerts if your schedule calls for smaller doses of contemporary repertoire. The stylistic variety makes it an ideal centerpiece for a program mixing classical and modern work.