Furiant: String Orchestra Conductor Score

$6.00 USD

Furiant: String Orchestra Conductor Score

Name: Furiant: String Orchestra Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-44787S
Price: 6.00 USD
Availability: InStock

By Michael Story

Grade: 1.5

Item: 00-44787S

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This exciting new work by Michael Story is based on the style of the lively 19th century Bohemian dance of the same name. It is full of contemporary sounds, stylistic contrasts, and some easy quartal harmonies. (1:45)

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Series: Belwin Beginning String Orchestra

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 8

UPC: 038081517148

SKU: 00-44787S

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About the Composer: Michael Story

Michael Story is a prolific composer and arranger whose catalog spans band, orchestra, and choral music. His arrangements and original works are known for their accessibility to younger ensembles while maintaining musical integrity and contemporary compositional techniques. Story's output for beginning and intermediate groups has made him a staple in music education publishing.

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Why we love this

Story captures the energy of a traditional Bohemian dance while keeping the orchestration lean enough for Grade 1.5 players. The mix of contemporary harmonic language with a recognizable dance form gives conductors a piece that feels current without alienating young string players, making it equally strong for concert or festival contexts.

What to expect

The furiant dance tradition animates this score with its characteristic rhythmic drive and alternating sections of brightness and shadow. Story's contemporary harmonic palette adds subtle color and unpredictability while the lively spirit keeps the work from ever feeling academic or detached.

Who it's for

String orchestra conductors programming at the Grade 1.5 level who want a piece with modern compositional thinking but remain approachable for younger players. It works equally well for concert programming or festival competition, giving beginning orchestras a chance to explore contemporary sounds without sacrificing musical satisfaction.

How to get the most out of it

Bring out the rhythmic vitality of the dance by keeping the bow articulation crisp and even across the section; avoid letting the tempo drag during faster passages.
Balance the contemporary quartal harmonies carefully so they register as intentional color rather than tuning issues; rehearse the harmonic shifts as vertical sonorities.
Use the stylistic contrasts as rehearsal landmarks; identify where the piece shifts mood or texture so players understand the architecture and can shape phrases accordingly.

How to use it

Program this as an opening number to establish energy and engagement with the audience, or use it mid-concert to shift mood and showcase your orchestra's command of articulation and ensemble control. Its 1:45 duration makes it ideal for festival rotation or as a palate cleanser between longer, heavier works.