Hornpipe and Bourrée: String Orchestra Conductor Score

$10.00 USD

Hornpipe and Bourrée: String Orchestra Conductor Score

Name: Hornpipe and Bourrée: String Orchestra Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-50693S
Price: 10.00 USD
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From Water Music Suite No. 2

By George Frideric Handel / arr. Deborah Baker Monday

Grade: 2.5

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This joyful arrangement pairs George Frideric Handel's Hornpipe and Bourrée (from Water Music Suite No. 2) in the form of a minuet and trio. In the original key of F major, Deborah Baker Monday has taken great care to ensure all parts are engaging while staying remarkably true to Handel's original intent. Comfortably playable by developing musicians and a delightful arrangement for concert or festival. (3:00)

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Series: MakeMusic Intermediate Strings

Publisher: MakeMusic Publications

ISBN10: 1-4706-6017-2

ISBN13: 978-1-4706-6017-8

UPC: 038081576978

SKU: 00-50693S

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About the Composer: George Frideric Handel

George Frideric Handel (1685-1759) was a German-born composer who spent most of his career in England, where he became a dominant figure in Baroque music. His prolific output spanned operas, oratorios, concertos, and instrumental suites, many of which remain central to the repertoire today.

Handel's Water Music Suite No. 2, from which this Hornpipe and Bourrée originate, was written early in his London career and showcases his gift for memorable melody and spirited orchestration. These movements exemplify the style and craftsmanship that made Handel essential listening for both professional musicians and developing students.

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Why we love this

Deborah Baker Monday's arrangement respects Handel's voice while opening the door for Grade 2.5 orchestras to tackle genuine masterwork material. The minuet and trio pairing gives student musicians a clear structural model to understand, and the pacing allows developing players to shine without drowning in technical demands.

What to expect

Graceful and animated, with the elegant stride of a baroque dance. The Hornpipe has a buoyant, almost nautical character befitting its original context, while the Bourrée (as the trio) offers a gentler, more lyrical respite before returning to brightness.

Who it's for

String orchestras at the Grade 2.5 level seeking authentic Baroque repertoire that feels achievable and rewarding. This score works equally well for directors programming a festival appearance, a student recital, or a concert where young musicians need exposure to real compositional craft.

How to get the most out of it

Shape the opening phrases with gentle rise and fall in the first violin line; the Hornpipe melody should sing above the supporting voices without rushing ahead.
Balance the inner voices in the viola and second violin parts, especially in the Bourrée where they carry important contrapuntal interest.
Keep the tempo steady and dance-like throughout; these movements should breathe naturally without dragging, even when students are still building confidence.
Bring the trio section into relief by adjusting dynamic contrast; the change in texture between minuet and trio will energize the performance.

How to use it

Program this as a strong centerpiece when you want to demonstrate student growth in tone production and ensemble listening without overwhelming them technically. It pairs naturally with other Baroque string arrangements or with contemporary pieces that explore similar harmonic language, creating a coherent concert narrative.