Gravitas: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
By Soon Hee Newbold
Grade: 3
Item: 00-PK-0008966
$70.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Gravitas: Score | $12.00 | |
| Gravitas: 1st Violin | $3.00 | |
| Gravitas: 2nd Violin | $3.00 | |
| Gravitas: 3rd Violin (Viola [TC]) | $3.00 | |
| Gravitas: Viola | $3.00 | |
| Gravitas: Cello | $3.00 | |
| Gravitas: String Bass | $3.00 | |
| Gravitas: Harp | $3.00 | |
| Gravitas: 1st Percussion | $3.00 | |
| Gravitas: 2nd Percussion | $3.00 |
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Description
A grand opening or closing piece for your next concert, Gravitas is a powerful work celebrating strength, beauty, and the journey that shapes us. Highly cinematic and inspirational, Soon Hee Newbold's music includes soaring lines that will take your group to the next level as the adrenaline rushes in. Optional harp and percussion add even more! (4:15)
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Series:
MakeMusic Symphony Strings
Publisher:
MakeMusic Publications
SKU:
00-PK-0008966
More about this title
About the Composer: Soon Hee Newbold
Soon Hee Newbold draws on her global perspective as a composer and conductor, weaving cultural and ethnic musical traditions into works that resonate across all performance levels. Her musical foundation began at age five with piano, followed by violin at seven, eventually leading her to perform as a concert artist in professional ensembles worldwide.
Newbold's compositions appear regularly on stages from Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center to the Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic, performed by everyone from professional symphonies to elementary beginning ensembles. Her work as a Hollywood composer and filmmaker has expanded her reach into film and recording projects, while her reputation as a clinician and guest conductor keeps her actively engaged with orchestras and bands throughout the United States, Europe, Australia, and Asia.
Why we love this
Newbold writes string orchestra music that actually sounds like it belongs on a concert stage, not just in the rehearsal room. The soaring melodic lines and cinematic quality give your ensemble something genuinely inspiring to play for, while the Grade 3 level keeps the technical demands realistic. Optional harp and percussion parts let you expand the sound when you have the instrumentation, or scale back when you don't, making this flexible enough for different ensemble sizes.
What to expect
Gravitas unfolds with the sweep of a film score, beginning with strength and building toward something transformative. The soaring lines feel almost orchestral in scope, carrying players and listeners alike through an emotional arc that celebrates resilience and beauty.
Who it's for
String orchestras at the Grade 3 level who are ready for repertoire that sounds and feels substantial without requiring virtuosic technique. This works equally well for ensembles preparing for festivals and competitions, or for concert programming where you want an opener or closer that leaves a real impression.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the soaring melodic lines with the underlying harmonic support so the sweeping phrases don't collapse under their own weight. Work section by section to establish who carries the tune in each passage.
- Allow time for the adrenaline to build naturally rather than forcing the energy. The piece works best when players feel the momentum developing organically through dynamics and articulation.
- If you include the optional harp and percussion, ensure they enhance the cinematic quality without overwhelming the strings. A light touch often serves the music better than maximum volume.
How to use it
Use this as your concert opener to grab attention immediately, or as a powerful closing statement that sends the audience home moved. The cinematic quality and four-minute runtime make it a natural fit between contrasting shorter pieces, or it can stand alone as the centerpiece of a concert segment focused on contemporary string writing.
Skills your students will build
- Sustaining long, soaring melodic phrases with consistent tone and support
- Balancing individual section lines within a larger harmonic texture
- Responding to dynamic and tempo shifts that drive the emotional narrative
- Ensemble cohesion across multiple string parts working together to create cinematic effect