Bourree: String Orchestra Conductor Score

$7.00 USD

Bourree: String Orchestra Conductor Score

Name: Bourree: String Orchestra Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 76-30157S
Price: 7.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Arr. Loreta Fin

Grade: 2

Item: 76-30157S

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From the well known cello suite, this piece has the first violins playing the melody throughout, with all other parts interesting, but playable. Suitable for advanced elementary or early high school.

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Series: Wilfin String Orchestra: Young String Ensemble Series

Publisher: Wilfin Music

Page Count: 8

UPC: 038081326887

SKU: 76-30157S

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About the Arranger: Loreta Fin

Loreta Fin AM trained at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and spent decades building a career as both performer and educator across Australia. A former first violinist with the Sydney Youth Orchestra and longtime Principal Viola player with the Queensland Pops Orchestra, she has performed alongside internationally recognized artists while maintaining an active teaching practice at Somerville House School in Brisbane since 1993.

Fin's contributions to string education extend well beyond the classroom. She has served as State and National President of the Australian Strings Association, presented at numerous national and international music conferences, and adjudicated major competitions throughout Australia. Her catalogue of over 100 published string orchestra works reflects her deep understanding of what young ensembles need to grow musically. In 2009, she received a Queensland State Award for her service to music education, and in 2017, she was honored with the National Award for Services to Music and String Teaching in Australia.

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Why we love this

Fin has crafted an arrangement that honors the original's elegance while respecting the capabilities of developing ensembles. The first violins carry the familiar melody from the cello suite with clarity, but what sets this apart is how the remaining parts stay genuinely musical rather than relegated to padding. Your viola, cello, and bass sections will feel invested in the outcome.

What to expect

The Bourree carries the courtly grace of its Baroque origins but with a lightness that invites young musicians to discover the style's elegance without the weight of heavy technical demands. There is a gentle momentum to the piece, one that builds naturally through ensemble cohesion rather than individual virtuosity.

Who it's for

This score works beautifully for advanced elementary orchestras and early high school ensembles ready to tackle a Baroque standard with musical substance. Directors seeking to introduce young players to Bach's instrumental legacy without oversimplifying the arrangement will find this accessible yet rewarding.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the first violin line so it sings without drowning out the supporting voices; those inner parts deserve to be heard as counterpoint, not accompaniment.
Keep the articulation clean and consistent across all sections. The piece's character depends on rhythmic precision, particularly in the bowed figures.
Work the tempo in rehearsal to find the sweet spot where the piece feels dancing rather than plodding; Fin's arrangement responds well to a flexible, conversational approach.

How to use it

Slot this into a concert exploring Baroque string writing, or pair it with other Fin arrangements to showcase the breadth of young string ensemble repertoire. It works particularly well as an intermission piece or as part of a suite exploring different historical periods, giving your audience a moment of poise and clarity.