Hungarian Dance No. 5: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

$65.00 USD

Hungarian Dance No. 5: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Hungarian Dance No. 5: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-12789
Price: 65.00 USD
Availability: InStock

By Johannes Brahms / arr. Merle J. Isaac

Grade: 3

Item: 00-12789

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Hungarian Dance No. 5 arranged by Merle J. Isaac is an instantly recognizable work and is the perfect way to start or finish your concert. Masterfully arranged for string orchestra, this classic arrangement will be one your students will be excited to rehearse and practice as they bring the music to life. (2:30)

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Series: Highland/Etling String Orchestra

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 144

ISBN10: 1-4706-5890-9

ISBN13: 978-1-4706-5890-8

UPC: 038081007748

SKU: 00-12789

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About the Composer: Johannes Brahms

Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) stands as one of the Romantic era's most significant composers, bridging the Classical tradition with the expressive possibilities of his time. His command of form, orchestration, and harmonic language earned him deep respect from contemporaries and shaped the course of symphonic music for generations. The Hungarian Dances, composed late in his life, remain among his most performed works, prized for their vitality, accessibility, and undeniable charm.

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Why we love this

This arrangement captures everything that makes the original irresistible: the swagger, the rhythmic drive, the sudden pivots between energetic passages and lyrical moments. Merle J. Isaac's adaptation for string orchestra preserves the work's character while writing idiomatically for young players, making it feel both authentic and achievable. It's a piece your students will want to perform, and audiences will recognize immediately.

What to expect

A journey from bold, strutting confidence through moments of unexpected tenderness and back again. The music dances with infectious energy, dips into surprising emotional warmth, then sweeps forward with renewed vitality. There's joy here, and a touch of melancholy underneath.

Who it's for

String orchestras at the Grade 3 level seeking repertoire that excites students and audiences alike. This works equally well for first-year orchestras ready for a recognizable masterwork or established ensembles building a concert program around familiar material.

How to get the most out of it

Build clarity in the rhythmic figures that propel the opening. Clean articulation and precise ensemble attacks make the syncopated gestures sparkle.
Shape the lyrical passages with vocal warmth and sustained tone quality. The contrast between dance energy and singing melody is central to the piece's appeal.
Work the tempo relationships carefully if there are section changes. The momentum must feel inevitable, not forced.
Balance the inner voices so they support rather than bury the principal melodies. String orchestras can muddy quickly if violas and second violins don't stay transparent.

How to use it

This is a natural concert opener or closer. Its instant recognizability draws the audience in immediately, and its compact length (2:30) makes it ideal for filling a program slot or serving as a confident finale that leaves students and listeners satisfied.