Coronation of the Queen: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

$46.00 USD

Coronation of the Queen: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Coronation of the Queen: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-46720
Price: 46.00 USD
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By Susan H. Day

Grade: 1.5

Item: 00-46720

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This stately grade 1.5 piece, "Coronation of the Queen" by Susan H. Day, uses easy rhythms, features interesting harmonies and memorable melodies, and reinforces low 2nd finger on D and A strings. Imagine a royal procession and celebration with crowds cheering as their beloved Queen passes by. You can hear the rhythmical chant "Here Comes the Queen," and that quarter--eight--eight--half-note rhythm is found throughout the rest of the piece in all parts. Visualizing the story will bring this music to life! This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Series: Highland/Etling String Orchestra

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 62

UPC: 038081532875

SKU: 00-46720

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About the Composer: Susan H. Day

Susan H. Day has built a distinguished career writing accessible string orchestra music that serves the pedagogical needs of developing ensembles without sacrificing musicality. Her work across the Highland/Etling String Orchestra series demonstrates a clear understanding of what young players can accomplish when given well-crafted material with purposeful technical challenges.

Day's compositional approach prioritizes narrative and engagement alongside skill-building. Her pieces invite students to connect musical elements to concrete imagery, making rehearsals feel purposeful and performances feel meaningful rather than merely technical exercises.

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Why we love this

Susan H. Day writes for young orchestras with real attention to storytelling. This piece uses a single, infectious rhythmic motif to unify all parts, which means even beginning players feel like they're contributing to something cohesive and grand. The low 2nd finger work on D and A strings is genuinely useful pedagogy wrapped in music that students actually want to play.

What to expect

Ceremonial and bright, like watching a royal procession pass by with pageantry and crowds responding with energy. The rhythmic chant gives the piece momentum and a sense of march, while the harmonies are colorful enough to feel special without being complicated. It's joyful and celebratory throughout.

Who it's for

String orchestras in their first or second year of playing together. The grade 1.5 level is accessible for mixed ability groups; the programmatic context makes it engaging for developing ensembles that benefit from a musical story to follow.

How to get the most out of it

Build the rhythmic chant "Here Comes the Queen" as a foundational rehearsal element. Have players speak or chant the quarter-eight-eight-half pattern before playing it to lock in the pulse.
Shape the procession dynamically. Start softer as the Queen approaches, build to a climax as she passes, then ease back down. This choreography makes the story audible.
Balance low 2nd finger work on D and A strings by isolating those passages in sectionals. Confirm accurate intonation before adding them into full orchestra rehearsals.
Let young players visualize the crowds and celebration. Encourage them to imagine the energy and movement of the scene, which naturally shapes phrasing and articulation.

How to use it

Open a concert with this piece to set a ceremonial or festive tone, or program it as a lighter contrast to more serious repertoire. It also works well in a suite of programmatic pieces or as a contest selection where young orchestras need music that's rewarding to play and easy for audiences to enjoy.