Furiant: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
By Michael Story
Grade: 1.5
Item: 00-PK-0007060
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| Furiant: 1st Violin | $5.99 | |
| Furiant: 2nd Violin | $5.99 | |
| Furiant: 3rd Violin (Viola [TC]) | $5.99 | |
| Furiant: Viola | $5.99 | |
| Furiant: Cello | $5.99 | |
| Furiant: String Bass | $5.99 | |
| Furiant: 1st Percussion | $5.99 |
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Description
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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Additional Details
Series:
Belwin Beginning String Orchestra
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
76
SKU:
00-PK-0007060
More about this title
About the Composer: Michael Story
Michael Story has established himself as a prolific composer and arranger whose music appears regularly in school orchestras and bands across North America. His compositions balance accessibility with musical substance, crafting pieces that engage young musicians while respecting their developing skills and attention spans.
Why we love this
Story captures the spirit of the furiant without requiring dancers' legs or a folk ensemble. The contemporary harmonic language (those quartal sonorities) gives young string players something genuinely modern to hear and play, while the 19th-century dance idiom provides clear structural footing. At 1:45, it's sized perfectly for a concert opener or festival slot.
What to expect
Energetic and modern, yet rooted in folk tradition. The piece dances rather than trudges, with rhythmic vitality that keeps young players engaged. Contemporary sonorities give it an unexpected edge while the dance form remains unmistakably familiar.
Who it's for
String orchestras at grades 1 to 2, including beginning youth orchestras and middle school ensembles ready to explore repertoire beyond traditional classical forms. Directors seeking concert or festival material that challenges young players musically without overwhelming them technically.
How to get the most out of it
- Establish the characteristic rhythmic lift of the furiant early in sectional rehearsals. The dance's quick-quick-slow pulse defines the style, so lock in this metric feel before worrying about intonation.
- Balance the stylistic contrasts deliberately. Let the ensemble hear how contemporary harmonies sit against traditional dance forms, and shape transitions between sections to highlight these juxtapositions.
- Attend to the quartal harmonies carefully during tuning sessions. These open sonorities expose intonation issues that triadic harmony masks, so use them as a training ground for precise ensemble listening.
How to use it
Program this as a concert opener to grab attention with style and brevity, or place it alongside other contemporary works to give students a sense of how classical forms evolve. Its excitement and short duration make it ideal for festival performances where time slots are tight and you want to leave an impression.
Skills your students will build
- Rhythmic precision in characteristic dance meter
- Tuning quartal harmonies with accuracy
- Stylistic differentiation between folk idiom and contemporary harmonic language
- Ensemble balance across changing tonal centers