Entrata Maestoso: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
By Loreta Fin
Grade: 2
Item: 76-PK-0000032
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| Entrata Maestoso: 1st Violin | $5.99 | |
| Entrata Maestoso: 2nd Violin | $5.99 | |
| Entrata Maestoso: 3rd Violin (Viola [TC]) | $5.99 | |
| Entrata Maestoso: Viola | $5.99 | |
| Entrata Maestoso: Cello | $5.99 | |
| Entrata Maestoso: String Bass | $5.99 | |
| Entrata Maestoso: Piano Accompaniment | $5.99 |
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Description
This piece is perfect for a "Grand Entrance" in a school parade, or the opening of a concert. Dynamics should be carefully observed and the melody line well projected as it changes voice. The piano part assists with the harmony, but is not essential.
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Additional Details
Series:
Wilfin String Orchestra: Young String Ensemble Series
Publisher:
Wilfin Music
Page Count:
68
SKU:
76-PK-0000032
More about this title
About the Composer: Loreta Fin
Loreta Fin AM studied violin and viola at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and spent decades performing as a first violinist with the Sydney Youth Orchestra and later as Principal Viola with the Queensland Pops Orchestra. Her dual career as both accomplished performer and educator has shaped her approach to composition; she has held the position of Director of Strings at Somerville House School in Brisbane since 1993 and regularly conducts the State and National Honours Ensembles Programs.
As a published composer with over 100 string orchestra works distributed worldwide by Alfred Music, Fin brings decades of adjudication experience and deep knowledge of what young ensembles can achieve. Her contributions to music education extend across national organizations, conference presentations, and curriculum development; in 2020, she received the National Award for Services to Music and String Teaching in Australia.
Why we love this
Fin writes with acute awareness of how young string orchestras actually sound. The piece demands careful dynamic control and clear melodic projection without overwhelming a Grade 2 ensemble, and the optional piano part gives you flexibility depending on your instrumentation. Entrata Maestoso works equally well as a concert opener or festival entry because it balances accessibility with genuine musical substance.
What to expect
Entrata Maestoso announces itself with ceremonial poise. There's a stately, processional quality to the writing that invites listeners in with confidence while staying well within the technical grasp of a developing ensemble.
Who it's for
String orchestras at the Grade 2 level who need a formal, dignified opening piece for concerts or festivals. Directors seeking repertoire that teaches dynamic control and clear voice leading without requiring advanced technical facility will find this an ideal fit.
How to get the most out of it
- Pay close attention to the dynamic markings throughout; this piece relies on controlled contrast to create its ceremonial effect rather than sheer volume.
- When the melody moves between voice parts, ensure the receiving section is ready to take over cleanly without a drop in tone quality or projection.
- If you have a piano available, use it to reinforce the harmonic foundation during rehearsals, but plan to perform the piece with strings alone if needed.
- Approach the opening with a confident, unified attack; precision here sets the formal tone for everything that follows.
How to use it
Open a spring or fall concert with this piece to establish a formal atmosphere before moving into lighter or more playful repertoire. It also serves well as a festival opening number, where its clear structure and modest instrumentation demands allow judges to assess ensemble fundamentals in the first moments of performance.
Skills your students will build
- Dynamic shaping and control across phrase units
- Sustained tone production with accurate intonation
- Following melody line transfers between voice parts
- Ensemble balance and blend across the string family
- Precision of articulation in formal musical contexts