Fight the Resistance!: String Orchestra Conductor Score

$9.00 USD

Fight the Resistance!: String Orchestra Conductor Score

Name: Fight the Resistance!: String Orchestra Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-49036S
Price: 9.00 USD
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By Tanner Otto

Grade: 1.5

Item: 00-49036S

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Fight the Resistance! by Tanner Otto is an exciting and dynamic march-style piece and was written to highlight the skill of playing closer to the bridge. In order to play the sustained melodic lines forte, students must "fight the resistance" of the bridge by changing their bowing lane. It also reinforces the low-2 finger pattern (A minor) with a few accidentals. The cellos have very accessible shifting, and all sections get to play the melody. Great for working on staccato and accents.

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Series: Belwin Beginning String Orchestra

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 8

ISBN10: 1-4706-4551-3

ISBN13: 978-1-4706-4551-9

UPC: 038081564050

SKU: 00-49036S

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About the Composer: Tanner Otto

Tanner Otto studied Music Education at The Ohio State University and currently directs orchestra at Sycamore Community Schools in Cincinnati. A skilled violinist and violist, he has spent his career blending classical training with modern musical exploration, drawing on pop and rock influences to create compositions that feel fresh and relevant to young musicians.

Beyond the composition studio, Otto is deeply invested in music education innovation. He serves as Assistant Director of the nation's largest summer string camp, held annually in Moorhead, Minnesota, and has presented sessions on technology integration and improvisation at the Ohio Music Education Association Conference and the ASTA National Conference. His arranging work spans seven years of reimagining pop and rock repertoire for string ensembles ranging from quartets to full orchestras.

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Why we love this

This march-style piece transforms a technical challenge into the musical backbone of the arrangement. Rather than drilling bow lane shifts and bridge work in isolation, Otto embeds those skills into a forward-moving, energetic piece that keeps students engaged while they're problem-solving. Every section gets melody time, which matters for ensemble balance and morale at this level.

What to expect

Bright, propulsive, and determined. The march-style swagger gives students something to lean into rhythmically, while the sustained melodic lines ask them to sing through technical demands. It's energetic without being frantic, and the shared melody creates moments of genuine ensemble unison that feel rewarding.

Who it's for

Early-intermediate string orchestras (Grade 1.5) ready to tackle bow control and left-hand technique with purpose. Directors seeking concert or festival repertoire that develops musicianship without overwhelming young players will find this piece fits their ensemble exactly.

How to get the most out of it

Address the bridge resistance head-on in rehearsal by isolating the sustained forte passages. Have students experiment with shifting their bow lane incrementally, finding the sweet spot where they can maintain tone and volume without fighting the instrument.
Mark staccato and accent patterns clearly in student parts before the first read-through. Use the conductor score to model articulation cues so violins, violas, and cellos execute the rhythmic punctuation together.
Rotate the melody among sections during rehearsal so each player owns their turns and listens when others carry the line. This builds awareness of voicing and helps cellists gain confidence with their accessible shifting passages.

How to use it

Program this as a strong mid-set opener on a concert where you want to showcase technical growth and ensemble cohesion. At festivals, it lands well as a display piece that demonstrates bow control and articulation clarity without requiring advanced shifting or extended ensemble maturity.