By a Stream: String Orchestra Conductor Score

$10.00 USD

By a Stream: String Orchestra Conductor Score

Name: By a Stream: String Orchestra Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-51748S
Price: 10.00 USD
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By Susan H. Day

Grade: 2.5

Item: 00-51748S

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By a Stream was composed by Susan H. Day with the aim of transporting its listeners to a peaceful setting near a mountain stream. Unhurried, with a relaxed tempo, the sounds of the stream are represented by lyrical legato melodies in all parts, flowing cello arpeggios, pizzicato, countermelodies, crescendos, and dynamic contrasts. Written entirely in the key of D major and 4/4 time, techniques to be reinforced include hooked bowings, two note slurs, a few high third fingers in the upper strings, and some divisi. There is a short solo for first violin and cello at the end. Piano is optional.

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Series: Highland String Orchestra

Publisher: Alfred Music

ISBN10: 1-4706-7390-8

ISBN13: 978-1-4706-7390-1

UPC: 038081596105

SKU: 00-51748S

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Why we love this

By a Stream captures something rare at this level: genuine lyrical writing that doesn't talk down to young players. The piece respects both the capacity of Grade 2.5 ensembles and the intelligence of their audiences, offering enough musical substance to engage serious programs while remaining thoroughly accessible. Programming it alongside contemporary and classical repertoire shows that descriptive writing and musical maturity belong together.

What to expect

Unhurried and genuinely peaceful, the piece flows as naturally as water over rocks. You hear the environment more than any drama or conflict; the music lives in dynamics, texture, and the quality of sound rather than event or gesture.

Who it's for

Conductors building ensembles with solid fundamentals who want repertoire that rewards careful musicianship without excessive technical demand. String orchestras at the intermediate level will find genuine expressive opportunity here, and the optional piano part allows flexibility in instrumentation.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the flowing cello arpeggios so they support rather than overshadow the legato melodies above them. The stream is the landscape, not the subject.
Treat hooked bowings with evenness of tone across the hook, resisting the urge to accent the second note.
Shape the two-note slurs with a gentle lift at the end of each pair, mimicking the natural movement of water.
Bring out the countermelodies without competing with the primary line; they're conversations within the same scene, not arguments.

How to use it

This sits perfectly in a concert exploring nature or seasonal themes, where it can anchor a program or transition between more energetic works. Its D major tonality and measured pacing make it an excellent choice for spring or fall festival programming, and the optional piano part lets you scale the sonority to your ensemble's needs.