Fiddlers Three: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
By Robert Buckley
Grade: 2
Item: 35-PK00338601
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Fiddlers Three - Conductor Score (Full Score) | $6.00 | |
| Fiddlers Three - Solo Violin 1 | $7.00 | |
| Fiddlers Three - Solo Violin 2 | $7.00 | |
| Fiddlers Three - Solo Violin 3 | $7.00 | |
| Fiddlers Three - Violin 1 | $7.00 | |
| Fiddlers Three - Violin 2 | $7.00 | |
| Fiddlers Three - Violin 3 (Viola Treble Clef) | $7.00 | |
| Fiddlers Three - Viola | $7.00 | |
| Fiddlers Three - Cello | $7.00 | |
| Fiddlers Three - Bass | $7.00 | |
| Fiddlers Three - Piano | $7.00 |
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Description
Here's a winning recipe that features three violinists, staged in front of the orchestra, creating a refreshing musical number that's ideal for school orchestras. The musical style is geared toward young players...a contemporary fiddling style combined with sense of adventure. Dur: 2:25
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00338601
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Why we love this
The staging of three featured violinists transforms what could be a standard orchestral piece into genuine theater. Buckley writes with a clear ear for what young players can execute at Grade 2, making contemporary fiddling accessible without sacrificing musical character or energy.
What to expect
Fresh and playful, with the spirited character of contemporary fiddling meets orchestral soundscape. Three violins weaving in and out creates a sense of musical conversation, turning a potentially static ensemble moment into something with genuine momentum and personality.
Who it's for
String orchestras ready to program something engaging for young players without settling for purely pedagogical material. This works equally well for concert programs, school showcases, or festivals where a solo feature draws audience energy.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the featured violinists so their lines cut through the ensemble without overwhelming the texture. Three soloists need careful dynamic control from the rest of the orchestra.
- Lean into the contemporary fiddling idiom by encouraging the soloists to phrase with rhythmic flexibility and conversational ease, letting the style breathe naturally.
- Rehearse the spatial blocking early. Three players staged in front requires clear sightlines to the conductor and defined positions that won't shift mid-rehearsal.
- Keep the tempo steady and propulsive. The 2:25 duration suggests a piece that moves forward with purpose, which serves both the musical style and the staged presentation.
How to use it
Open with this piece to establish an adventurous tone, or use it as a mid-concert energizer when the program needs a shift in mood. The theatrical element makes it a natural segue between heavier symphonic works and gives audiences a chance to appreciate individual players.
Skills your students will build
- Playing in ensemble while maintaining individual voice as a soloist
- Contemporary fiddling articulation and phrasing
- Coordinating rhythmically with featured soloists in Grade 2 idiom
- Balance and blend adjustments around featured lines
- Ensemble control at a moderate tempo with sustained interest