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End Pin Rag: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

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End Pin Rag: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

End Pin Rag: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

Cello and Bass Section Feature

By Richard Meyer

Grade: 2

Item: 00-20286
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Your cellos and basses will shine in this fun, educational, and very playable section feature by Richard Meyer. A great introduction to ragtime, this charming work uses the harmonies and stylistic features made famous by Scott Joplin at the turn of the twentieth century. Particularly enjoyable is the minor-key pizzicato section, which features an amusing array of "silent movie-style" sound effects such as slide whistle, ratchet and cowbell.

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Series: Highland/Etling String Orchestra
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 62
UPC: 038081190518
SKU: 00-20286

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About the Composer: Richard Meyer

Richard Meyer

Richard Meyer spent 35 years teaching strings in public schools, including 22 years leading the orchestras at Oak Avenue Intermediate School in Temple City, California, where he expanded the program from 29 to 200 students. Beyond the classroom, he directed the Pasadena Youth Symphony Orchestra for 16 years and founded the "Giving Bach" program, which uses interactive concerts to reach special needs and underserved students across Southern California.

Meyer has established himself as a prolific composer with over 190 published works and arrangements. His contributions to string education extend to co-authoring method books including the String Explorer Series and Sight-read It for Strings, and serving as string editor for Alfred Publishing Company for 16 years. He remains an active guest conductor and clinician, having presented at the A.S.T.A. National Conference, the Texas Orchestra Directors' Association Conference, and string workshops nationwide.

Why we love this

Meyer writes for the strengths of each section rather than treating them as interchangeable ensemble voices. Here, the cellos and basses carry the melodic and rhythmic weight through a playable, joyful ragtime that actually rewards careful listening from the audience. The addition of pizzicato humor and percussion effects transforms what could be a straightforward teaching piece into a performance that students remember.

What to expect

End Pin Rag bounces with the syncopated charm of early twentieth-century ragtime, complete with the kind of playful orchestration that makes students grin during rehearsal. The minor-key pizzicato section feels like a silent film accompaniment brought to life, complete with slide whistles and creaking sound effects that transform the stage into a vaudeville revue.

Who it's for

String orchestras at Grade 2 level will find this piece both accessible and genuinely musical. It works especially well for programs seeking to expand students' stylistic vocabulary beyond standard classical repertoire while keeping technical demands manageable.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the pizzicato articulation in the lower strings during the minor-key section so the rhythmic drive stays crisp without overwhelming the "silent movie" sound effects (slide whistle, ratchet, cowbell).
  • Lock the upper strings' accompaniment figures to the pulse established by the cello and bass line; ragtime loses its charm if the harmonic foundation wavers.
  • Emphasize the syncopation where it appears, particularly in transitions between sections, to maintain the characteristic ragtime lilt without sacrificing clarity.
  • Schedule adequate rehearsal time for the pizzicato passages and percussion effects; the humor lands only when timing is secure and ensemble confidence is high.

How to use it

This piece excels as a standalone feature for cellos and basses on a concert where you want to highlight the lower section while entertaining the audience. It also serves as an excellent introduction to ragtime and syncopation before tackling more complex jazz-influenced works.

Skills your students will build

  • Ragtime style and syncopation in a tonal context
  • Pizzicato technique with rhythmic precision
  • Section balance and independence within the ensemble
  • Articulation and style differentiation between classical and popular music idioms

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