Bylina: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
By Michael Reilly
Grade: 3
Item: 00-PK-0005379
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
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| Bylina: Score | $9.00 | |
| Bylina: 1st Violin | $5.99 | |
| Bylina: 2nd Violin | $5.99 | |
| Bylina: Viola | $5.99 | |
| Bylina: Cello | $5.99 | |
| Bylina: String Bass | $5.99 |
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Description
Your orchestra will absolutely love playing this original new "Russian-flavored" work by Michael Reilly. A study in contrasts, this piece includes a lush and expressive melody of extreme beauty, followed by a dynamic, up-tempo section full of energy and drive. The minor tonality, full harmonies and interesting scoring (including a viola solo) are sure to make this piece a favorite with your orchestra.
Don't just read it, hear it, play along with it, and watch your students grow with it. In MakeMusic Cloud, Bylina: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts comes alive with professional accompaniment, adjustable tempo, and built-in practice tools that turn solo practice into real progress.
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Additional Details
Series:
Highland/Etling String Orchestra
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
62
SKU:
00-PK-0005379
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Why we love this
Bylina gives conductors a piece that works equally well on a concert program or in a festival setting, and it does both without feeling like a compromise. The contrast between the lush opening melody and the driven second section keeps orchestras engaged throughout, while the viola solo ensures that section gets a meaningful spotlight.
What to expect
Bylina opens with genuine expressive beauty, a lush minor-key melody that feels both ancient and immediate. The energy then pivots sharply into an up-tempo section that crackles with forward momentum, creating a satisfying arc from reflection to vitality.
Who it's for
String orchestras at the Grade 3 level benefit from repertoire that balances technical accessibility with musical substance. This piece delivers on both fronts, offering rewarding material for players ready to handle minor tonality, full textures, and sectional independence.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the opening melody with long-lined phrasing; resist the urge to rush despite the minor tonality's natural melancholic pull.
- Balance the full harmonies so the viola solo cuts through clearly without drowning the surrounding parts.
- Bring precision to the tempo change between sections; conductors often rush into the energetic section out of excitement, which flattens the contrast.
How to use it
Program this in the second half of a concert where you want to shift the energy; the contrast between sections makes it a natural momentum builder. It also programs cleanly in festivals, where the shorter running time leaves room for other selections without sacrificing impact.
Skills your students will build
- Reading and performing in minor tonality with expressive phrasing
- Balancing full harmonic textures while maintaining clarity
- Managing tempo and character contrasts within a single piece
- Supporting and highlighting a sectional solo (viola)