Celtic Celebration: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
By Larry Moore
Grade: 3-4
Item: 35-PK00144011
$45.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Celtic Celebration - Conductor Score (Full Score) | $6.00 | |
| Celtic Celebration - Violin 1 | $7.00 | |
| Celtic Celebration - Violin 2 | $7.00 | |
| Celtic Celebration - Violin 3 (Viola Treble Clef) | $7.00 | |
| Celtic Celebration - Viola | $7.00 | |
| Celtic Celebration - Cello | $7.00 | |
| Celtic Celebration - Bass | $7.00 | |
| Celtic Celebration - Piano | $7.00 | |
| Celtic Celebration - Percussion 1 | $7.00 | |
| Celtic Celebration - Percussion 2 | $7.00 |
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Description
Here's a montage of original themes from composer Larry Moore, inspired by the rich Celtic-Irish tradition. This well-paced movement with its 3/4 "lilt" will give your student players an ideal performance piece in a style they love to play. Larry's Irish-flavored percussion parts add to the authentic sound. Dur: 2:30
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00144011
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Why we love this
Larry Moore captures the infectious energy of Celtic music without demanding advanced technique, making this a genuine crowd-pleaser that students actually want to rehearse. The 3/4 lilt sits naturally under student fingers, and the percussion writing adds textural richness that lifts the whole ensemble sound without requiring specialized players.
What to expect
Spirited and warm, with the gentle lilt of Celtic dance woven through a memorable melody. The percussion colors evoke evening gatherings and folk traditions, while the straightforward string parts keep the focus on musicality rather than gymnastics.
Who it's for
String orchestras at the intermediate level looking for engaging, stylistically authentic repertoire that doesn't require transposition or significant technical hurdles. This works equally well for concerts, festivals, or recording projects where students deserve material that feels modern and fun to play.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the melodic phrases with intentional breath points, treating the 3/4 meter as a dance rather than a march. Let the lilt breathe.
- Balance the percussion carefully so the bodhran and other Irish instruments enhance the ensemble without overwhelming the strings. They should color, not dominate.
- Encourage consistent vibrato in the upper strings to give the melody that warm, singing quality the style demands. Have your violins listen to one another for uniformity.
How to use it
Program this alongside other folk-inspired works to create a thematic concert, or use it as a spring semester performance piece when rehearsal time is tighter and you need something that yields results quickly. At two and a half minutes, it's perfectly sized as an opening number that sets an upbeat tone.
Skills your students will build
- Sustaining legit vibrato in the upper strings
- Playing 3/4 meter with natural rhythmic lift rather than mechanical counting
- Ensemble balance when acoustic percussion blends with strings
- Phrasing within a folk idiom