English Suite: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
By Clare Grundman / Arranged by Robert Longfield
Grade: 3-4
Item: 35-PK00135047
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| English Suite - Conductor Score (Full Score) | $7.50 | |
| English Suite - Violin 1 | $7.00 | |
| English Suite - Violin 2 | $7.00 | |
| English Suite - Violin 3 (Viola Treble Clef) | $7.00 | |
| English Suite - Viola | $7.00 | |
| English Suite - Cello | $7.00 | |
| English Suite - Bass | $7.00 |
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Four beloved English folk tunes have been transformed into exquisite symphonic settings by Clare Grundman and adapted here for strings by Robert Longfield. The memorable folk strains have been skillfully arranged, a hallmark of Grundman's writing career, and make perfect programming sense for contest or festival. Includes: "The Oak and the Ash," "Barb'ra Allen," "The Girl I Left Behind Me," and "The British Grenadiers." Dur: 8:10
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00135047
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About the Composer: Clare Grundman
Clare Grundman built her reputation as a composer and arranger through decades of work in educational music publishing, creating accessible yet sophisticated settings of folk material and original compositions. Her arrangements demonstrate a gift for preserving the character of source material while expanding its harmonic and textural possibilities, making her work a staple in school and community ensembles.
Why we love this
Grundman's gift for orchestration shines in these string settings. Four distinct folk tunes held separate ensures your students encounter real variety within a single piece, and the Grade 3-4 difficulty sits at that sweet spot where ensemble work pays off immediately and audiences hear something genuinely beautiful.
What to expect
Warm and approachable, yet orchestrated with genuine sophistication. These English melodies unfold through lush harmonies and shifting string textures, creating moments of real lyricism without veering into sentimentality. The piece invites the listener into a musical conversation between tradition and craft.
Who it's for
String orchestras at the intermediate level looking for contest or festival repertoire that balances musical substance with realistic performance expectations. Teachers seeking material that engages students through familiar material while developing ensemble balance and phrase shaping.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the melody line against the harmonic accompaniment in the lower strings; these arrangements thrive when both layers have clarity and presence.
- Let the folk character breathe by resisting the urge to over-smooth the phrasing; these tunes benefit from articulation and rhythmic vitality.
- Record a sectional run-through of the transition passages between tunes to build confidence when shifting between keys and textures.
- Pay particular attention to the attacks and releases in tutti moments; precision here makes the arrangement feel polished without requiring advanced technical skill.
How to use it
This works beautifully as a mixed program opener or closer, offering sufficient musical substance for adjudicated events while remaining accessible to audiences unfamiliar with contemporary concert music. Consider pairing it with one original work to frame the familiar folk material in fresh context.
Skills your students will build
- Balancing melody and accompaniment across string sections
- Executing style-appropriate phrasing in folk-based music
- Reading and responding to key and texture changes within a single piece
- Achieving precision in tutti articulations and releases
- Intonation in lyrical, slower-moving passages