Barbara Allen: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
Arranged by John Moss
Grade: 2-3
Item: 35-PK00319745
$35.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
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| Barbara Allen - Full Score | $6.00 | |
| Barbara Allen - Violin 1 | $7.00 | |
| Barbara Allen - Violin 2 | $7.00 | |
| Barbara Allen - Violin 3 (Viola T.C.) | $7.00 | |
| Barbara Allen - Viola | $7.00 | |
| Barbara Allen - Cello | $7.00 | |
| Barbara Allen - String Bass | $7.00 | |
| Barbara Allen - Piano | $7.00 | |
| Barbara Allen - Percussion 1 | $7.00 | |
| Barbara Allen - Percussion 2 | $7.00 |
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Description
A low string feature! John Moss has provided a work that will bring those underexposed players to the forefront with his skillful treatment of this favorite folk song.
Dur: 2:50
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00319745
More about this title
Why we love this
Moss's treatment puts the spotlight exactly where it should be: on your cellos and basses. The arrangement respects the folk melody while giving lower strings genuinely musical material instead of root position plodding, making this both engaging to play and rewarding to hear.
What to expect
A folk melody unfolding with warmth and storytelling clarity. The low strings sing with a natural, conversational quality that lets the tune breathe and resonate, creating an intimate chamber-like sound despite the full ensemble.
Who it's for
String orchestras at the early intermediate level looking to feature their developing low string section. Directors want their cellos and basses to own a piece, not hide in the background while violins carry everything.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the melody between cello and bass so neither overshadows the other; they're partners in this arrangement, not soloist and accompaniment.
- Keep the tempo steady and lyrical. This is a song, not a march, so resist the urge to press forward.
- Voice the upper strings (if present) at a supporting dynamic so the low strings remain the feature throughout.
How to use it
This works beautifully as a brief, audience-friendly set opener or closing piece on a concert featuring low string soloists. At under three minutes, it's an ideal pacing element between weightier works or paired with other folk arrangements.
Skills your students will build
- Singing through sustained lines with proper tone support
- Balance and blend within the low string section
- Maintaining consistent vibrato and intonation across register changes
- Leading and following within ensemble texture
- Shaping a melody without relying on dynamic contrast alone