Fanfare and Coronation: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

$46.00 USD

Fanfare and Coronation: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Fanfare and Coronation: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-17341
Price: 46.00 USD
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By Richard Meyer

Grade: 1

Item: 00-17341

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The pomp and circumstance of a regal ceremony are evident in this superior selection by Richard Meyer. Ideal for teaching eighth-note triplets, the rich harmonies and expressive melodies of this work show the composer's strong skills at making young orchestras sound really good. Correlated with Strictly Strings, Book 2, page 27. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Series: Highland/Etling Strictly Strings

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 36

UPC: 038081154503

SKU: 00-17341

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About the Composer: Richard Meyer

Richard Meyer brings three decades of string teaching experience to his compositions, having built one of Southern California's most successful orchestra programs from the ground up. At Oak Avenue Intermediate School, he expanded the string enrollment from 29 to 200 students over 22 years while also directing the city's elementary string initiative. Beyond the classroom, Meyer has guest-conducted All-State orchestras across multiple states, led the Pasadena Youth Symphony on international concert tours, and presented at major conferences including the A.S.T.A. National Conference and the Texas Orchestra Directors' Association.

As a composer and arranger, Meyer has over 190 published works in print and served 16 years as string editor for Alfred Publishing Company. He co-authored several string method series, including String Explorer and Sight-read It for Strings. His "Giving Bach" program, launched in 2009, has earned national recognition for using interactive concerts to reach special needs and underserved students throughout Southern California.

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Why we love this

Meyer understands exactly what makes young orchestras sound polished. The harmonies here are sophisticated enough to engage your musicians without overwhelming them, and the melodic writing sings naturally across the string sections. The deliberate focus on eighth-note triplets gives you a teachable moment that doesn't feel like drudgery in a concert piece.

What to expect

The opening has genuine regal presence, with rich harmonic layers that suggest a grand processional without requiring advanced technique. Expressive melodies float above the harmonic foundation, and the overall character conveys ceremony and dignity in a way that young musicians find genuinely exciting to perform.

Who it's for

This piece is ideal for Grade 1 orchestras working through early intermediate material and looking for something substantial enough for festival or concert programming. It works equally well for orchestras using the Strictly Strings curriculum who want a piece directly aligned with their method book progress.

How to get the most out of it

Subdivide the triplet figures in rehearsal by having students count straight eighth notes against the triplet pattern; this locks the rhythm immediately and prevents the rushed eighth-note subdivisions common at this level.
Shape the dynamic arcs phrase by phrase rather than holding dynamics flat; Meyer's melodies respond beautifully to subtle crescendos and decrescendos that give the piece direction without sounding overdone.
Tune the unison doublings carefully, especially between violins and violas on the main theme; even small intonation gaps stand out in the regal moments when the harmony thins.
Let the younger musicians hear the full texture once before sectional rehearsals; many Grade 1 orchestras benefit from knowing the complete picture so they understand their role in the ceremonial sound.

How to use it

Program this as the centerpiece of a concert opening or as a standalone festival entry where it showcases what young orchestras can accomplish musically. It pairs well with lighter or more contemporary pieces since it provides a formal anchor to your concert structure.