Do-Si-Do: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

$42.00 USD

Do-Si-Do: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Do-Si-Do: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-17339
Price: 42.00 USD
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By Richard Meyer

Grade: 1

Item: 00-17339

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This original by Richard Meyer combines traditional fiddle style with a few rhythmic and harmonic surprises to produce a motivational and educationally sound work for the young string orchestra. Correlated with Strictly Strings, Book 1, page 34.

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Series: Highland/Etling Strictly Strings

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 62

UPC: 038081151953

SKU: 00-17339

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About the Composer: Richard Meyer

Richard Meyer spent 35 years in the public school classroom, building one of Southern California's largest string programs from the ground up. At Oak Avenue Intermediate School in Temple City, he grew the orchestra from 29 students to 200, while simultaneously directing the city's elementary string curriculum. His work with the Pasadena Youth Symphony for 16 years took students across four continents, performing in venues from New York to Vienna to Australia.

Beyond the podium, Meyer has shaped string education as a composer and publisher. His catalog includes over 190 compositions and arrangements, and he served as string editor for Alfred Publishing for 16 years, co-authoring method books including the String Explorer Series. In 2009, he launched the "Giving Bach" program, an initiative that uses interactive concerts to reach special needs and underserved students throughout Southern California, earning national recognition for its innovative approach.

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Why we love this

Meyer knows exactly what beginning string players need: music that sounds authentic and feels rewarding to play. The fiddle idiom keeps this piece engaging without requiring advanced technique, while the harmonic and rhythmic twists prevent it from feeling routine. Students get real satisfaction from playing something that sounds genuinely musical rather than like an exercise.

What to expect

This is fiddle music with personality. The traditional dance rhythms ground the piece in something familiar and accessible, while Meyer's unexpected harmonic turns and rhythmic detours keep everyone alert. The result feels both spirited and musical, never condescending to young players.

Who it's for

Grade 1 string orchestras working through Strictly Strings Book 1 will find this piece aligns perfectly with their reading level while offering something more engaging than typical method book fare. Ensembles preparing for festivals or contests benefit from material that sounds polished without excessive rehearsal demands.

How to get the most out of it

Listen closely to the recorded accompaniment during rehearsals; the fiddle groove depends on a relaxed, conversational relationship between the strings and the rhythm section.
Let the bow articulation lead the style choices. The traditional fiddle elements call for lighter bow strokes in faster passages, which younger players often naturally resist until they hear the difference.
Mark the harmonic surprises Meyer includes before the first rehearsal so students know where the music is going to shift. That awareness prevents the surprises from derailing rhythm and intonation.

How to use it

Pair this with your Strictly Strings curriculum at Book 1, page 34, where it fits naturally into the learning sequence. The contest and festival designation makes it ideal for early-season competitions where you want a piece that builds confidence without stretching students beyond their current abilities.