Eagle's Pride: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
By Susan H. Day
Grade: 1.5
Item: 00-PK-0001589
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
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| Eagle's Pride: Score | $9.00 | |
| Eagle's Pride: 1st Violin | $5.99 | |
| Eagle's Pride: 2nd Violin | $5.99 | |
| Eagle's Pride: Viola | $5.99 | |
| Eagle's Pride: Cello | $5.99 | |
| Eagle's Pride: String Bass | $5.99 |
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Description
Wow! All in first position, yet with a variety of techniques for very young players, this piece has a driving, high energy feel. The viola doubles the 2nd violin part. Appealing and educational, this is sure to be a favorite choice for any concert program! (3:00) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
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Additional Details
Series:
Highland/Etling String Orchestra
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
62
SKU:
00-PK-0001589
More about this title
About the Composer: Susan H. Day
Susan H. Day has built a substantial catalog of accessible string orchestra music that prioritizes pedagogical clarity without sacrificing musical substance. Her work appears regularly in school concert programs and festival circuits, where her understanding of young players' technical limitations shapes writing that remains engaging despite, and often because of, its constraints.
Why we love this
Susan H. Day has crafted an opener that delivers real energy without requiring advanced technique or shifting. Young string players get to feel like they're playing something substantial from measure one, and the driving rhythmic character keeps both performers and audiences engaged. The viola doubling the second violin part is a smart pedagogical choice that strengthens the inner harmony while accommodating orchestras with developing players.
What to expect
Propulsive and confident. The piece carries a sense of forward motion and pride that makes young players sit up straighter when they play it. Energy radiates from the unison rhythmic figures and the driving accompaniment that keeps pushing underneath.
Who it's for
Beginning string orchestras with students in first position who are ready to play with purpose and excitement. The accessible technical demands make this ideal for Grade 1 and early Grade 2 orchestras preparing for their first public performances.
How to get the most out of it
- Establish a clear, steady pulse early in rehearsal. The high energy comes from rhythmic precision, not rushing, so lock in a tempo you can maintain through the full three minutes.
- Balance the first and second violin parts carefully. With violas doubling the seconds, the upper line can easily get covered, so monitor blend at every rehearsal.
- Emphasize the variety of techniques mentioned in the score. Young players often focus only on what's in front of them, so call out each new articulation or bowing pattern as it arrives so students understand the full range of what they're learning.
How to use it
This works beautifully as a concert opener that immediately establishes the orchestra's energy and readiness. It also serves well in festival or contest settings where you need a piece that sounds polished and ambitious within Grade 1.5 constraints.
Skills your students will build
- Playing confidently in first position across all strings
- Sustaining rhythmic precision in a driving tempo
- Executing varied articulation and bowing techniques on demand
- Maintaining balance between melody and accompaniment in a full ensemble setting
- Responding to conductor gestures for stylistic nuance in a high-energy context