Belwin Beginning String Orchestra Kit #4: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
Featuring: Ecossaises / Andantino / Soldier's March
By Franz Schubert, Joseph Haydn, and Robert Schumann / arr. Bob Cerulli
Grade: 2
Item: 00-PK-0001538
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Description
A complete concert in one! Wonderful arrangements for young players including Schubert's Ecossaisses with the feel of a contradance, Haydn's lyrical Andantino and concluding with the crisp staccato of Schumann's Soldier's March. Play any or all of the tunes and develop skills with contrasting dynamics and styles. (4:15)
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Additional Details
Series:
Belwin Beginning String Orchestra
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
144
SKU:
00-PK-0001538
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About the Arranger: Bob Cerulli
Bob Cerulli studied double bass at the Curtis Institute of Music under Roger Scott, then earned degrees in music education from the University of the Arts and conducting from the College of New Jersey. His performance career included principal bass positions with the Greater Trenton Symphony, The New Jersey Capital Philharmonic Orchestra, and Delaware Valley Philharmonic Orchestra, along with freelance work in Philadelphia and Atlantic City accompanying Broadway performers and recording with major film composers including Henry Mancini, Bill Conte, and Michel LeGrand.
Cerulli's experience spans both the orchestral stage and the classroom. He taught public school music for 29 years and currently serves as a Senior Adjunct Professor at Rowan College at Burlington County, where he conducts orchestral reading sessions and festival performances. His own compositions, including the orchestral work Celebration (performed by the Philadelphia Orchestra) and Romance in D Major for cello and piano, reflect his deep understanding of instrumental writing and student capability.
Why we love this
Cerulli understood what young players need: variety without overwhelm. Three movements of contrasting character and texture keep energy alive across a full concert set while staying firmly at Grade 2. The arrangements preserve the melodic character of these masterworks while solving the real challenge of string orchestra writing, keeping every section engaged, not waiting around.
What to expect
The music shifts gracefully from the spirited energy of a European village dance to the gentle nobility of a singing line, then lands firmly in the decisive character of a military march. Each piece settles into its own world without demanding technical virtuosity, allowing young players to inhabit the style and hear themselves within the larger ensemble sound.
Who it's for
Beginning string orchestras in grades 2 and up benefit from a conductor score and parts that deliver concert-ready material without oversimplification. This collection suits ensembles preparing for festival performance or school concerts who want to program recognizable classical repertoire with immediate success.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the Ecossaise's contradance rhythm by keeping the staccato crisp but not robotic; the piece thrives on forward momentum rather than precision alone.
- The Haydn's lyricism demands consistent vibrato and phrase-singing from both the melody and inner voices; mark where dynamics swell and recede so sections stay together.
- Establish the Soldier's March articulation clearly in rehearsal, staccato vs. tenuto distinctions matter here, especially in the lower strings where definition often gets lost.
How to use it
Program the complete suite as a concert feature or select individual movements depending on rehearsal time and concert length. The Schubert opens well; the Haydn works as a lyrical contrast in a mixed program; the Schumann closes with energy. Consider performing all three consecutively to showcase the orchestra's range within classical styles.
Skills your students will build
- Contrasting bow weights and articulation styles (legato, staccato, marcato)
- Dynamic shaping and phrasing in classical forms
- Intonation in ensemble contexts with exposed inner voices
- Rhythmic precision in coordinated section playing
- Stylistic interpretation across three distinct musical characters