Brahms' Waltz: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
Arranged by Robert Longfield
Grade: 2-3
Item: 35-PK00117399
$40.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Brahms' Waltz - Full Score | $7.50 | |
| Brahms' Waltz - Violin 1 | $7.00 | |
| Brahms' Waltz - Violin 2 | $7.00 | |
| Brahms' Waltz - Violin 3 (Viola Treble Clef) | $7.00 | |
| Brahms' Waltz - Viola | $7.00 | |
| Brahms' Waltz - Cello | $7.00 | |
| Brahms' Waltz - Bass | $7.00 | |
| Brahms' Waltz - Piano | $7.00 |
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Description
This Brahms piano piece has been carefully crafted into a wonderful ensemble piece for strings with this attractive setting by Robert Longfield. His approach is perfect for teaching melody versus harmony, with some careful placement of the melody in the inner and lower parts. Dur: 1:40
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00117399
More about this title
Why we love this
Longfield's arrangement transforms a solo keyboard work into a pedagogical masterclass by distributing the melody across multiple string parts. Young players gain real experience tracking where the tune lives in a full score, a skill that transfers directly to their ability to read and understand orchestral texture.
What to expect
Elegant and approachable, the piece carries the lyrical warmth of Brahms' original while the string arrangement brings intimacy through transparent scoring. The melody's journey through different registers creates gentle surprises that keep both players and listeners engaged across its brief span.
Who it's for
String orchestras at the early intermediate level who are ready to engage with voice leading and harmonic function but need scaffolded repertoire that doesn't overwhelm. This works equally well for groups building ensemble cohesion through accessible yet musically substantial material.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the melody line carefully when it moves to viola or cello; these inner parts need projection without drowning out the harmonic support from the first violins.
- Establish a clear pulse in the accompaniment figure before layering in the melody entries; rhythmic stability here prevents the piece from dragging.
- Shape the phrasing as one continuous line even when the melody passes between sections; train students to hear across parts rather than within them.
- Use the 1:40 duration as a guide to tempo; avoid the common pitfall of racing through what should feel spacious and songful.
How to use it
Pair this with other Brahms arrangements or light classical selections for a coherent concert segment. It also serves as an excellent study piece mid-rehearsal season when students have developed ensemble foundation and are ready to focus on textural awareness.
Skills your students will build
- Identifying and tracking melodic lines across instrumental parts
- Balancing melody against harmonic accompaniment in ensemble texture
- Reading inner and lower string parts with confidence
- Phrase shaping across sectional boundaries
- Understanding voice leading and part independence in string writing