Coronation: 2nd Violin
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Coronation: 2nd Violin

By Almon C. Bock II

Grade: 2.5

Item: 00-PC-0015060_VN2
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This majestic march serves perfectly as a graduation processional march, a concert gala, a homecoming coronation, or any tribute for a noble occasion. The march presents a variety of flavors. Note particularly the sophisticated treatment in the extended center section. The director can cut and paste as time dictates but is encouraged to play the piece in its full form for best effect. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Series: Highland/Etling String Orchestra
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 124
SKU: 00-PC-0015060_VN2
Instrumentation: string

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About the Composer: Almon C. Bock

Almon C. Bock has established himself as a reliable voice in educational string writing, with a particular gift for creating accessible yet musically substantial works for developing orchestras. His compositions consistently balance technical demands with melodic appeal, making them standard repertoire in school and community string programs.

Why we love this

Bock crafts a processional that moves beyond the expected. The extended center section introduces harmonic and textural sophistication that elevates the piece beyond functional march writing, giving your string orchestra genuine musical substance to sink into. At Grade 2.5, it's accessible without feeling thin, making it one of those rare occasions pieces that directors actually enjoy rehearsing.

What to expect

Stately and dignified in its outer sections, the march radiates ceremony without pomposity. The sophisticated center passage introduces a lyrical warmth and harmonic depth that transforms the piece from standard occasion music into something with real character and emotional presence.

Who it's for

String orchestra directors seeking a genuinely musical processional that works for graduation ceremonies, concert galas, and formal school events. This piece serves programs where a simple functional march would feel insufficient but a lengthy concert piece isn't appropriate.

How to get the most out of it

  • Invest time in the extended center section. This is where the march distinguishes itself musically, and the harmonic language deserves careful attention to intonation and balance across the sections.
  • Use the full form in performance whenever possible. While the conductor score allows for cuts, Bock composed this piece as a complete statement. The truncated version sacrifices the architectural payoff of the middle section.
  • Maintain clarity of articulation throughout the march sections. The processional character depends on rhythmic precision without heaviness; think forward motion rather than military stiffness.

How to use it

Open a concert with this piece to establish an elegant tone, or use it as the conclusion to a formal school event where ceremony matters. The Grade 2.5 difficulty means it won't overshadow your developing orchestra, yet the extended middle section gives audiences something genuinely engaging to listen to.

Skills your students will build

  • Sustained tone quality across phrase lengths
  • Intonation control in chromatic and extended harmonic passages
  • Precision in rhythmic ensemble playing at a processional tempo
  • Dynamic control and balance in the lyrical center section
  • Coordination between string sections in a full orchestral texture

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