Grand Pursuit: Flexible String Ensemble Score & Parts

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Grand Pursuit: Flexible String Ensemble Score & Parts

Name: Grand Pursuit: Flexible String Ensemble Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-49443
Price: 50.00 USD
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By Michael Kamuf

Grade: 2

Item: 00-49443

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Written to reinforce dotted quarter/eighth note patterns, Grand Pursuit by Michael Kamuf features contrasting melodies, bold harmonies, and a fun, groove-oriented development section that combine to create a piece both your students and audiences will enjoy. (2:00)

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Series: Belwin Intermediate String Orchestra

Publisher: Alfred Music

ISBN10: 1-4706-5048-7

ISBN13: 978-1-4706-5048-3

UPC: 038081571263

SKU: 00-49443

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About the Composer: Michael Kamuf

Michael Kamuf earned Bachelor of Music degrees in Jazz Performance and Music Education from the Dana School of Music at Youngstown State University, followed by a Master of Arts in Instrumental Conducting from George Mason University. His compositions and arrangements have been recorded by the Woody Herman and Glenn Miller Orchestras, the USAF Airmen of Note, the US Navy Commodores, and soloists including James Moody, Eddie Daniels, and Sean Jones. He has performed as a member of the Alan Baylock Jazz Orchestra and served as assistant principal trumpet with the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra.

Kamuf spent three decades teaching instrumental music in Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland, serving as Director of Bands and Orchestras and Music Department Chairperson at John T. Baker Middle School for twenty-seven years. Under his leadership, the school's ensembles earned consistent high ratings at festivals and commissioned multiple works for young musicians. Today he is an exclusive Belwin composer with over 100 publications in print across jazz, orchestra, and concert band catalogs, and he leads the Mike Kamuf Little Big Band in the Baltimore and Washington, DC area.

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Why we love this

Kamuf builds the dotted quarter/eighth figure into the piece's DNA rather than treating it as a isolated exercise. The groovy development section gives students a chance to feel rhythmic momentum rather than just play it correctly, and the contrasting melodic material keeps the ear engaged across a piece short enough to fit into any concert or festival program.

What to expect

Grand Pursuit opens with purposeful energy and settles into an accessible groove that feels fresh for young string players. The contrasting melodies and bold harmonies create a sense of forward motion, with the development section hitting a playful, confident stride that lets the ensemble feel the music rather than just read it.

Who it's for

Grade 2 string orchestras preparing for contest or festival performance, or ensemble directors seeking a short work that reinforces rhythmic precision without sacrificing musicality. Students who benefit from repertoire that combines technical focus with genuine enjoyment will connect with this piece.

How to get the most out of it

Lock the dotted quarter/eighth rhythm as a section before rehearsing at tempo. Have students tap the rhythm while listening to the accompaniment recording to internalize the pocket.
Balance the contrasting melodies so each voice gets heard. String players often default to full bow, but softer articulation in the secondary melodic lines will let the primary theme cut through.
Bring out the groove section with deliberate articulation and slight emphasis on the backbeat. This is where the piece comes alive, and students respond when they feel permission to play with attitude.

How to use it

Program this as a contest or festival entry where you want a brief, confident statement that demonstrates both technical control and musical maturity. At two minutes, it pairs well alongside a contrasting ballad or a larger work, allowing the ensemble to show range without overcommitting rehearsal time.