Honor and Glory: Violin 2
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Honor and Glory: Violin 2

By Soon Hee Newbold

Grade: 1

Item: 98-PC-DST6164_VN2
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Dedicated to the brave men and women who risk their lives to protect others and serve in the name of freedom, Honor and Glory has bold and majestic themes throughout. The lyrical melody soars over the rhythmic bass line as harmonies intertwine to create a touching and memorable portion of your next concert. Truly inspirational and characteristic of the fine writing associated with Soon Hee Newbold.

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Series: FJH Beginning Strings
Publisher: The FJH Music Company, Inc.
SKU: 98-PC-DST6164_VN2

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About the Composer: Soon Hee Newbold

Soon Hee Newbold

Soon Hee Newbold draws on a lifelong musical foundation that began at age five with piano and continued with violin at seven. Her early years as a concert artist performing in professional ensembles worldwide shaped a compositional voice that seamlessly blends cultural and ethnic influences inspired by her extensive travels.

Newbold's works span the full spectrum of ensemble levels, from professional orchestras to elementary beginning groups, and have graced stages including Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, and Disney Hall. Beyond concert composition, she has established herself as a filmmaker and screen composer in Hollywood, while maintaining an active presence as a guest clinician and keynote speaker at major music education conferences. Her conducting experience across the United States and internationally through venues in the Netherlands, Belgium, Australia, Indonesia, Singapore, and China demonstrates her deep commitment to music education and artistic excellence.

Why we love this

Grade 1 repertoire rarely achieves this combination of genuine musical substance and inspirational weight without sacrificing playability. Newbold's bold themes and soaring lyricism give young orchestras material that feels genuinely meaningful to perform rather than merely functional, creating the kind of rehearsal experience that makes students want to come back.

What to expect

This music swells with patriotic dignity and heartfelt reverence. Bold, sweeping themes give way to moments of lyrical intimacy, all built on a foundation of steady rhythmic support that anchors the emotional arc.

Who it's for

Beginning string orchestras seeking repertoire that honors a significant theme without overwhelming young musicians with technical demands. Directors programming concerts that celebrate service, courage, and community will find this piece strikes the right emotional tone while remaining accessible to ensemble members still developing fundamental skills.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the lyrical melody line with the rhythmic foundation underneath; the bass line shouldn't fade into accompaniment even as the upper voices sing.
  • Shape the intertwining harmonies as distinct voices rather than blending them into one mass of sound, which helps beginning players hear their individual parts within the texture.
  • Let the bold themes breathe with generous phrasing at the Grade 1 tempo; resist rushing these majestic moments even if technical passages feel slow.

How to use it

Position this as a centerpiece for a concert honoring first responders, military service members, or community heroes. Its inspirational character and manageable technical demands make it ideal for spring concerts or special occasion programming where the subject matter deserves a composition of genuine substance.

Skills your students will build

  • Maintaining rhythmic independence between melody and bass line
  • Balancing dynamic layers in four-part string writing
  • Sustaining long-lined phrases at Grade 1 level
  • Listening across the ensemble to blend intertwining harmonic voices
  • Interpreting majestic thematic material with appropriate weight and clarity

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