Beaumont Rag: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
Traditional / arr. Tim McCarrick
Grade: 3
Item: 00-PK-0001753
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| Beaumont Rag: 3rd Violin (Viola [TC]) | $5.99 | |
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| Beaumont Rag: String Bass | $5.99 |
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Description
Here's a great American fiddle tune that will give every section a moment to shine! This famous "contest fiddling" tune has been played by many great fiddlers, including Mark O'Connor and Natalie MacMaster. This easy arrangement gives a solo fiddler the chance to shine in 3rd position, the seconds and violas have a few bluesy riffs, and the cello and bass sections each get featured. Kept short with a big finish, this selection is great as an opener or even an encore! This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
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Additional Details
Series:
Belwin Intermediate String Orchestra
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
144
SKU:
00-PK-0001753
More about this title
About the Arranger: Tim McCarrick
Tim McCarrick has built a reputation as an arranger who understands what works in the rehearsal room. His arrangements for string orchestra balance accessibility with genuine musicality, making folk material and traditional tunes feel fresh without losing their character. His work appears regularly in school programs across the country, where directors rely on his instinct for writing that suits intermediate ensembles.
Why we love this
McCarrick's arrangement keeps the infectious energy of this contest fiddling standard while distributing solos across the entire orchestra. The sections get genuine featured moments rather than supporting texture, and the concise length makes it equally effective as a concert opener or a high-energy closer.
What to expect
Energetic and unpretentious, like watching accomplished fiddlers trade off licks at a jam session. The melody has that familiar, foot-tapping quality of American folk music, while the bluesy harmonic color and strategic solos give it sophistication beyond a simple tune.
Who it's for
String orchestras at the Grade 3 level who want a folk-based showpiece that stays true to American fiddling tradition without sacrificing ensemble development. This arrangement works for directors seeking repertoire that engages every player and rewards their growth across multiple voice parts.
How to get the most out of it
- Encourage the first violin soloist to lean into ornamentation and rhythmic freedom in 3rd position; this tune rewards slight variations between repetitions rather than strict uniformity.
- Balance the bluesy riffs from seconds and violas in the background so they complement rather than overshadow the melodic line; think of them as conversational responses.
- Keep the cello and bass solos punchy and rhythmically clear; these sections anchor the groove even when they step into the spotlight.
- Build momentum steadily through the final section so the big finish lands with real impact despite the piece's brief runtime.
How to use it
Program this early in a concert to establish momentum and audience warmth, or save it for an encore where its brevity and infectious character will leave the audience smiling. It also pairs well with other American folk or light concert selections if you're building a thematic program.
Skills your students will build
- Playing in upper positions (3rd position for first violins)
- Executing bluesy articulations and rhythmic inflections
- Balancing featured solos with ensemble support
- Maintaining rhythmic precision and groove while accommodating ornamentation