Concertino For Strings: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
By John Cacavas
Grade: 3-4
Item: 35-PK00143726
$40.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Concertino For Strings - Full Score | $6.00 | |
| Concertino For Strings - Violin 1 | $7.00 | |
| Concertino For Strings - Violin 2 | $7.00 | |
| Concertino For Strings - Violin 3 (Viola T.C.) | $7.00 | |
| Concertino For Strings - Viola | $7.00 | |
| Concertino For Strings - Cello | $7.00 | |
| Concertino For Strings - String Bass | $7.00 | |
| Concertino For Strings - Piano | $7.00 |
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Description
Composer John Cacavas brings us this impressive new original work for strings that's designed for festival and contest use. A bold, rhythmic theme with contemporary harmonies is contrasted with a lyric middle section, followed by a return to the opening strains. As always, John's attractive music has interesting parts for all players, giving it great appeal for directors who seek quality literature. Dur: 2:40
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00143726
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About the Composer: John Cacavas
John Cacavas has built a career composing and arranging across virtually every medium. His work extends from feature films and television movies to over 400 hours of broadcast television, giving him deep experience writing for ensemble textures and audience engagement. He studied composition and theory at Northwestern University, then served as an arranger with the United States Army Band, one of the nation's most selective ensembles.
Beyond performance work, Cacavas has contributed to the field through published texts on orchestration and music arranging, distilling decades of practical craft into pedagogical resources. His output for school and community orchestras reflects this same commitment to writing that serves musicians at every level while maintaining artistic integrity.
Why we love this
Cacavas writes with real understanding of what makes a string piece work in competition and festival settings. The architecture here feels crafted rather than formulaic: a strong opening gesture gives way to genuine lyricism, then returns with renewed purpose rather than mere repetition. Because the middle section genuinely breathes, the return lands with clarity instead of fatigue.
What to expect
Bold and contemporary in its opening moments, with rhythmic energy that propels forward. The middle section offers respite through genuine melody, allowing the ear to settle before the work returns to its confident, driven character.
Who it's for
String orchestras at the intermediate level seeking repertoire with both substance and accessibility for festival competition. Directors working with groups that have developed secure intonation and can sustain ensemble coherence through harmonic complexity.
How to get the most out of it
- Establish the rhythmic profile of the opening theme in sectional rehearsals before combining parts; the contemporary harmonies reward precision in attacks and releases.
- Shape the lyric middle section with attention to phrase direction across entire lines rather than note-by-note phrasing, which allows the contrast to read as architectural rather than merely slower.
- Balance the return so it feels like a new statement rather than an echo of the opening, which may require a slight emphasis on articulation or dynamic clarity in the ensemble.
How to use it
This works exceptionally well as an opening concert piece, where its clear architecture and engaging rhythmic character can capture attention immediately. The 2:40 duration makes it ideal pairing with a larger work or a multi-piece string segment at a festival competition.
Skills your students will build
- Ensemble cohesion across contemporary harmonic language
- Contrasting articulation styles between rhythmic and lyric sections
- Phrase management across different textural contexts
- Dynamic control and balance within an orchestra setting