Carnival of Venice: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
By Julius Benedict / Arranged by Harvey Whistler / Arranged by Herman Hummel
Grade: 1-1.5
Item: 35-PK00096235
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
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| Carnival of Venice - Full Score | $6.00 | |
| Carnival of Venice - Violin 1 | $7.00 | |
| Carnival of Venice - Violin 2 | $7.00 | |
| Carnival of Venice - Viola | $7.00 | |
| Carnival of Venice - Cello | $7.00 | |
| Carnival of Venice - Bass | $7.00 | |
| Carnival of Venice - Piano | $7.00 |
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The memorable Italian folk tune, ideal for teaching 6/8 meter. Master Level Dur: 2:15
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Hal Leonard
SKU:
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More about this title
About the Composer: Julius Benedict
Julius Benedict (1804-1885) was a German-born composer and conductor who spent much of his career in England, where he became a respected figure in Victorian musical life. He wrote operas, orchestral works, and arrangements that were accessible to amateur musicians, making him an important bridge between concert hall sophistication and community music-making.
Why we love this
This arrangement captures the infectious energy of a beloved Italian melody while using it as a vehicle for one of the most practical meter lessons you can teach. Young players gravitate toward the lilting 6/8 pulse here, and watching their faces click when the subdivision finally lands is worth every rehearsal.
What to expect
The Carnival of Venice radiates festive charm. There's a perpetual lift to the melody, a sense of forward motion that invites swaying and tapping. Even at a measured tempo, it carries the spirit of Venetian celebration without demanding virtuosity.
Who it's for
String orchestras tackling their first serious meter work, particularly groups ready to move beyond 4/4 and 3/4. This works equally well in a school orchestra, community ensemble, or youth string program where students benefit from a familiar, ear-friendly tune while they master unfamiliar metric territory.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the melodic phrases with gentle swells at the peak of each statement. The tune naturally wants to breathe, so resist playing it too mechanically.
- Anchor the 6/8 meter by thinking in two big beats per measure rather than counting six. This transforms what feels foreign into something groovy.
- Balance the texture so that whoever carries the main melody sits just above the accompaniment. At this level, clarity matters more than blend.
- Keep the tempo light and dance-like. A slow, plodding Carnival of Venice loses its appeal entirely.
How to use it
Slot this into a concert that explores different meters and cultural traditions. It pairs nicely with other folk-based arrangements and serves as an excellent palate cleanser between heavier classical works. Consider programming it early in the year when you're introducing 6/8 concepts, or save it for a spring concert where its brightness lifts the mood.
Skills your students will build
- Reading and playing in 6/8 meter
- Subdivision of the dotted quarter note
- Sustaining a lyrical melodic line across phrase boundaries
- Balance between melody and accompaniment in a string texture
- Maintaining ensemble pulse in a meter students encounter less frequently