Celtic Roots: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
By Kenneth Baird
Grade: 2-3
Item: 35-PK00276700
$45.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
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| Celtic Roots - Conductor Score (Full Score) | $7.50 | |
| Celtic Roots - Violin 1 | $7.00 | |
| Celtic Roots - Violin 2 | $7.00 | |
| Celtic Roots - Violin 3 (Viola Treble Clef) | $7.00 | |
| Celtic Roots - Viola | $7.00 | |
| Celtic Roots - Cello | $7.00 | |
| Celtic Roots - Bass | $7.00 | |
| Celtic Roots - Piano | $7.00 |
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Description
Two lively Irish/Celtic jigs, one in major and one in modal/minor, are skillfully scored for developing groups in this delightful medley for strings. The tuneful folk melodies are ideal for introducing triple-based meters to younger string students. Includes: "Father O'Flynn's" and "The Gobby-O". Dur: 2:05
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00276700
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Why we love this
Kenneth Baird's arrangement captures the infectious energy of traditional Irish dance music while respecting the technical limitations of developing players. The pairing of a major-key jig with a modal alternative gives you genuine stylistic variety within a single rehearsal slot, and the tuneful melodies stick with students long after the final bow.
What to expect
Bright, buoyant, and authentically rooted in Irish tradition. The major-key jig sparkles with straightforward joy, while the modal variant brings a slightly earthier, more introspective character. Together they form a short journey that feels like a genuine medley rather than two unrelated pieces.
Who it's for
String orchestras at grades 2 to 3 who are building rhythmic independence and ensemble coordination. This works especially well for groups ready to tackle triple meters with confidence but still developing their technical precision.
How to get the most out of it
- Establish a steady, bouncy pulse from the top. These jigs thrive on rhythmic clarity, so lock your tempo early and keep it consistent through both tunes.
- Balance the melody across your first violins while letting the lower strings maintain a crisp rhythmic foundation. The folk tunes deserve to shine without drowning in accompaniment.
- Articulate the eighth-note passages with a light touch. Avoid heaviness; the character lives in the dance rhythms, not in weight.
How to use it
Pair this with other folk-inspired repertoire for a thematic concert, or use it as a quick opener to energize your audience and warm up your ensemble's rhythmic ensemble. The two-minute duration makes it ideal for pops concerts, school assemblies, or as a palette cleanser between weightier works.
Skills your students will build
- Secure playing in 6/8 meter
- Stylistic articulation of folk melodies
- Rhythmic independence between sections
- Contrast between major and modal tonalities
- Ensemble precision at moderate tempo