Blue-Fire Fiddler: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
By Soon Hee Newbold
Grade: 3
Item: 98-DST6028
$75.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Blue-Fire Fiddler: Score | $11.00 | |
| Blue-Fire Fiddler: Violin 1 | $7.00 | |
| Blue-Fire Fiddler: Violin 2 | $7.00 | |
| Blue-Fire Fiddler: Optional Violin 3 (Viola) | $7.00 | |
| Blue-Fire Fiddler: Viola | $7.00 | |
| Blue-Fire Fiddler: Violoncello | $7.00 | |
| Blue-Fire Fiddler: Double Bass | $7.00 |
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Description
This dynamic fiddlin' piece will be a huge hit with your students and audience! Soon Hee Newbold draws from her diverse experiences as a violinist to offer a work that is much easier to perform than it sounds. Everyone gets in on the action. Highly recommended.
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Additional Details
Series:
FJH String Orchestra
Publisher:
The FJH Music Company, Inc.
SKU:
98-DST6028
More about this title
About the Composer: Soon Hee Newbold
Soon Hee Newbold brings a global perspective to composition shaped by decades of performance and travel across multiple continents. Beginning her musical training at five on piano and seven on violin, she went on to perform as a concert artist in professional ensembles worldwide before establishing herself as a prolific composer whose works span from Carnegie Hall to elementary school gymnasiums.
Her catalog reflects a deep commitment to cultural and stylistic diversity. Newbold's music appears regularly on stages at the Kennedy Center, Wolf Trap, Lincoln Center, and the Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic, performed by ensembles at every level from professional orchestras to beginning groups. Beyond concert music, she has composed for film and other media projects while maintaining an active schedule as a guest conductor and clinician.
Why we love this
Newbold understands the string orchestra idiom from a violinist's perspective, and it shows in writing that sits naturally under the fingers while delivering genuine musical impact. The piece achieves that rare balance of sounding impressive to audiences while remaining within reach for Grade 3 ensembles, making it a reliable choice for contests, festivals, and concert programs where you need something with personality and polish.
What to expect
An exuberant fiddle tune brought to orchestral life, full of rhythmic snap and tonal brightness. The writing celebrates the string orchestra as a vehicle for genuine musical expression rather than serving as a miniature symphony, with every section getting moments to shine.
Who it's for
Grade 3 string orchestras preparing repertoire for concert performance, festival competition, or community events. This is equally suited to school orchestras seeking engaging material that builds musician confidence and audience enthusiasm.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the fiddle-style passages with rhythmic vitality rather than precise alignment; slight rubato and articulation variation will enhance the folk-music character.
- Balance the divisi sections carefully so inner voices support the melody line without overwhelming it, keeping the overall texture clean and energetic.
- Use the conductor score to coordinate rhythmic drives and ensemble punctuation, particularly where the energy shifts between sections.
How to use it
Program this as a high-energy centerpiece or finale when you want to shift the mood from a heavier work. Its novelty appeal and accessibility make it an excellent pairing with more serious repertoire, and the contest festival designation means it works equally well in competitive or concert settings.
Skills your students will build
- Playing with rhythmic drive and stylistic articulation in folk-influenced idioms
- Balancing divisi textures while maintaining ensemble cohesion
- Executing fast passage work with accuracy and character at Grade 3 technical level
- Responding to interpretive conducting choices that shape tempo and dynamics