Danny Boy: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
Arr. Harry Alshin
Grade: 3
Item: 00-PK-0001897
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
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| Danny Boy: Score | $9.00 | |
| Danny Boy: 1st Violin | $5.99 | |
| Danny Boy: 2nd Violin | $5.99 | |
| Danny Boy: 3rd Violin (Viola [TC]) | $5.99 | |
| Danny Boy: Alternate Violin | $5.99 | |
| Danny Boy: Viola | $5.99 | |
| Danny Boy: Alternate Viola | $5.99 | |
| Danny Boy: Cello | $5.99 | |
| Danny Boy: Alternate Cello | $5.99 | |
| Danny Boy: String Bass | $5.99 |
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Description
Harry Alshin has adapted this timeless love song to the accessible key of D major. Cellos start the opening phrase which is then passed to the violins. The counter melodies are carefully interwoven for adding a rich inner texture. Along with the alternate parts, this beautifully done arrangement would be a splendid combined festival orchestra performance piece. All parts are within first position range with optional fingerings for advanced players. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
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Additional Details
Series:
Highland/Etling String Orchestra
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
86
SKU:
00-PK-0001897
More about this title
Why we love this
Alshin's arrangement respects the melody's emotional weight while making it genuinely playable for Grade 3 orchestras. The cello-to-violin handoff in the opening immediately establishes warmth and conversation between sections, and the interwoven counter melodies add sophistication without overloading young players. This is the kind of arrangement that sounds considerably more accomplished than the grade level suggests.
What to expect
Nostalgic yet fresh, with the familiar melody infused with a tender conversation between the sections. The rich textures created by layered counter melodies evoke a sense of warmth and depth that feels mature beyond the technical demands.
Who it's for
String orchestras at Grade 3 level who want a piece with genuine emotional resonance and musical substance. This works equally well for school orchestras preparing for festival competition and for youth orchestras seeking repertoire that challenges ensemble balance and phrasing.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the cello entrance with a gentle swell to establish the phrase's contour before passing it to the violins; this hand-off needs clarity and continuity.
- Balance the counter melodies carefully during rehearsal by isolating them separately first, then layering them in gradually so inner voices support rather than compete with the main melody.
- Take advantage of the optional fingerings for advanced players to deepen intonation in first position and prepare those students for slightly more complex passage work.
How to use it
Program this alongside other folk song arrangements or traditional melodies to create a concert section focused on musical heritage and reinterpretation. Its lyrical, accessible character makes it an excellent choice for combined orchestra festivals where multiple ensembles perform together.
Skills your students will build
- Passing melodic material between sections with tonal consistency and phrasing
- Balancing multiple melodic lines within a single texture
- Reading and executing optional fingerings for intonation refinement
- Sustaining legato playing across longer phrases