Fantasia for Strings: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

$59.00 USD

Fantasia for Strings: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Fantasia for Strings: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-BSO00080
Price: 59.00 USD
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By Elliot del Borgo

Grade: 3.5

Item: 00-BSO00080

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"Fantasia for Strings" by Elliot del Borgo is an energetic piece in familiar ABA form. The first section is vigorous with a rhythmic pulse at its core. The middle section is a contrast with a melodic statement carried by the first violins. A reprise of the first section and a strong ending completes this interesting work. (4:13)

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Series: Belwin Intermediate String Orchestra

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 156

UPC: 029156095371

SKU: 00-BSO00080

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About the Composer: Elliot Del Borgo

Elliot Del Borgo is a prolific composer whose music has become a staple in school orchestras and bands across North America. His works are known for their clarity of texture, accessible melodic writing, and careful attention to instrumental balance, making them equally rewarding for student musicians and audiences.

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Why we love this

Del Borgo understands how to sustain energy across a full ensemble without sacrificing musical substance. The ABA architecture gives students a clear structural anchor, while the contrasting middle section keeps the piece from feeling predictable. It's the kind of work that sounds substantial in performance yet doesn't demand excessive rehearsal time to bring into focus.

What to expect

The first section crackles with forward momentum, anchored by a rhythmic groove that propels the ensemble forward. When the first violins step into the spotlight with their lyrical melody, the texture opens and breathes, offering a moment of reflection before the initial energy returns with full force.

Who it's for

This score and parts set is ideal for intermediate string orchestras working at the Grade 3.5 level. It suits directors preparing students for festival competition or a concert program that needs a confident, accessible opener or centerpiece.

How to get the most out of it

Lock the rhythmic pulse in the first section. The vigor of the opening depends on all players trusting the fundamental beat; slight hesitation will flatten the energy.
Shape the first violin melody in the B section with generous phrasing. This is the emotional center of the piece, and it requires expressive depth to contrast properly with the rhythmic surrounding material.
Bring the reprise back with renewed confidence. Resist the urge to soften; the power comes from restatement, not diminishment.
Balance the closing passage carefully so the strong ending lands as an arrival, not an abrupt cutoff.

How to use it

Program this as an opening work where you want to establish command and clarity, or use it mid-concert to provide structural variety around more lyrical or virtuosic pieces. Its four-minute duration and decisive ending make it an excellent festival selection when you need something that performs with impact and wraps up cleanly.

Skills your students will build

Maintaining rhythmic precision and ensemble cohesion in passages driven by steady pulse
Balancing melody against harmonic and rhythmic accompaniment
Shaping long melodic lines with appropriate phrasing and expression
Executing clear sectional returns and transitions within ABA form
Building dynamic contrast between energetic and lyrical material