Deck the Halls: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

$45.00 USD

Deck the Halls: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Deck the Halls: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-BSOM01007
Price: 45.00 USD
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Traditional Welsh / arr. Elliot Del Borgo

Grade: 1

Item: 00-BSOM01007

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All the holiday cheer with characteristic DelBorgo flavor. The melody is initially stated in a traditional manner and develops to incorporate contemporary harmonies and rhythms. This appealing arrangement will certainly be a crowd pleaser.

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Series: Belwin Beginning String Orchestra

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 138

UPC: 654979997450

SKU: 00-BSOM01007

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About the Arranger: Elliot Del Borgo

Elliot Del Borgo is a prolific arranger and composer whose work defines the beginning string orchestra repertoire. His arrangements balance accessibility with musical substance, making standard repertoire engaging for young players without oversimplifying the music itself.

Del Borgo's contributions to string education span decades, with hundreds of arrangements published across multiple publishers. His writing consistently demonstrates how to introduce contemporary harmonic language and rhythmic variety to players still mastering fundamental techniques.

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Why we love this

Del Borgo transforms a familiar melody into something that sounds fresh without losing its essential character. This arrangement hooks young orchestras immediately with the traditional statement, then rewards their engagement by showing them what this tune can become with thoughtful harmonic and rhythmic treatment.

What to expect

Nostalgic warmth opens into something genuinely modern and engaging. The arrangement feels like a conversation between tradition and fresh sound, never losing the holiday character even as it ventures into unexpected harmonic territory.

Who it's for

Beginning string orchestras looking to program familiar repertoire with contemporary appeal. This works for orchestras at the early stages of ensemble playing, where intonation and basic rhythmic accuracy are still developing priorities.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the melody line across your violin sections in the opening statement. This traditional section establishes the tune's identity, so clarity and blend matter more than individual voices standing out.
When the contemporary harmonies enter, resist the urge to rush the unfamiliar harmonic rhythm. Give players time to hear the new colors without pushing tempo.
Mark the dynamic shapes clearly in parts before rehearsal. Grade 1 players often miss subtle crescendos and diminuendos, especially when focused on learning new rhythmic figures.
Consider how the contemporary sections sit rhythmically against the traditional material. A brief walkthrough of the meter and harmonic movement helps players understand the structural connection rather than hearing it as disconnected sections.

How to use it

Program this as an anchor piece for a holiday concert, where its familiar melody grounds the audience while contemporary elements show off what young players have learned about harmonic sophistication. It pairs well alongside both traditional carols and original works, bridging stylistic extremes naturally.