Herr Mannelig: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
(The Mountain Troll's Proposal)
Swedish Folk Ballad / arr. Soon Hee Newbold
Grade: 2.5
Item: 00-PK-0008797
$55.00
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Description
A driving, steady tempo combines with optional percussion in this unique and powerful setting of Herr Mannelig, a Swedish folk song about a mountain troll that attempts to win over a human man. Also known as The Mountain Troll's Proposal, this arrangement includes optional solos, so you can either feature a talented student or perform with the entire orchestra. A very unique piece from the creative mind of Soon Hee Newbold. (2:10)
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Series:
MakeMusic Intermediate Strings
Publisher:
MakeMusic Publications
SKU:
00-PK-0008797
More about this title
About the Arranger: Soon Hee Newbold
Soon Hee Newbold brings a global musical perspective to her compositions and arrangements, drawing on a lifetime of cultural immersion and professional performance across continents. Her career spans work as a concert artist in international ensembles, a film composer in Hollywood, and a frequent guest clinician at major venues including Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and Lincoln Center.
Newbold's arranging philosophy centers on accessibility without compromise. Her pieces appear regularly on programs ranging from elementary school ensembles to professional orchestras, performed in concert halls and festivals worldwide. She has conducted and collaborated with orchestras and bands throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, and Australia, consistently bridging the gap between pedagogical clarity and genuine artistic substance.
Why we love this
Newbold's setting transforms a Nordic folk narrative into an orchestral experience that engages and challenges Grade 2.5 musicians without oversimplifying the source material. The flexible solo structure lets you spotlight individual players while keeping the ensemble front and center, and the optional percussion parts add textural depth that changes how students hear the piece depending on what forces you deploy.
What to expect
A persistent, almost hypnotic energy drives this Nordic tale forward. The troll's relentless proposal builds through the steady tempo and harmonic language, creating an atmosphere that feels both folk-rooted and genuinely theatrical without veering into pastiche.
Who it's for
String orchestras at the intermediate level looking for repertoire with cultural substance and flexible casting options. Conductors seeking pieces that work equally well in concert settings or festival programs, with parts accessible enough for solid Grade 2.5 players but engaging enough to hold the attention of more advanced musicians playing alongside them.
How to get the most out of it
- Maintain the steady pulse as your anchor; the driving tempo is what carries the troll's insistent character, so ensemble clarity in the rhythmic foundation matters more than perfect intonation in any single measure.
- If you feature a solo, rehearse that part independently with the soloist first, then layer in the orchestra gradually so both the featured player and the supporting musicians understand their roles in the texture.
- The optional percussion adds significant color; even if you include only timpani or a single unpitched drum, let students hear how these additions reshape the orchestration before the final performance.
How to use it
Pair this with other world music selections to build a themed concert, or use it as a standalone showpiece that gives your string orchestra a distinctive voice. The 2:10 duration and clear dramatic arc make it ideal for student composers or choreographers looking for original music to underscore movement projects.
Skills your students will build
- Maintaining steady tempo under harmonic and textural changes
- Balancing individual line integrity with ensemble cohesion
- Reading and executing optional divisi passages
- Supporting a featured soloist while remaining rhythmically precise
- Interpreting folk music idioms through orchestral arrangement