In the Hall of the Mountain King: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
By Edvard Grieg / Arranged by James Curnow
Grade: 2-3
Item: 35-PK00133266
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Now available in a full arrangement for younger players, here is Grieg's famous movement with the familiar 'accelerando' and the big applause-seeking ending. A well-known classic that will please most any audience. Dur: 2:20
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00133266
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About the Composer: Edvard Grieg
Edvard Grieg (1843-1907) shaped the sound of Romantic music by drawing deeply from Norwegian folk traditions. His gift for melody and harmonic color made him one of the most performed composers in concert halls worldwide, and his ability to write idiomatically for every instrument he touched became a model for orchestration pedagogy.
Peer Gynt, the theatrical work from which this movement originates, remains one of Grieg's most enduring legacies. The suite's famous opening movement demonstrates why: it combines rhythmic momentum, clear orchestration, and a dramatic arc that captures audiences instantly. For string players, Grieg's writing offers both technical challenge and immediate musical gratification.
Why we love this
Students feel the power of this one immediately. The accelerando isn't just a tempo marking; it's a compositional device that builds genuine excitement, and Curnow's arrangement preserves that effect perfectly for younger ensembles. You get a crowd-pleaser with real musical substance, not a dumbed-down version.
What to expect
Relentless forward motion drives the entire piece, building from a trudging, almost menacing march into a frantic rush that leaves listeners breathless. Grieg's skill at orchestration means that even younger players sound richer and more dramatic than their experience level might suggest.
Who it's for
Grade 2-3 string orchestras ready to perform a recognized masterwork without sacrificing musicality or technical appropriateness. Directors seeking repertoire that builds student enthusiasm for concert programming while maintaining solid pedagogical value.
How to get the most out of it
- Map the tempo progression before rehearsal. The accelerando works only if players understand the incremental speed changes, so mark specific measure numbers where the tempo shifts and drill these transitions separately.
- Balance the rhythm section carefully in the opening. The march-like accompaniment figures need clarity without drowning out melodic voices, especially during early rehearsals when students are building confidence.
- Commit to the final statement. The ending demands full engagement from every player. Run through the climactic measures multiple times to build ensemble confidence in that big, satisfying concluding chord.
How to use it
This works brilliantly as a mid-concert piece that shifts energy, or as a closing number if you want to send audiences out energized. It pairs well with slower, lyrical repertoire, allowing you to showcase range in a single concert.
Skills your students will build
- Executing controlled accelerando across an ensemble
- Maintaining rhythmic precision during tempo changes
- Balancing melody and accompaniment in orchestral texture
- Building dynamic intensity toward a climactic conclusion
- Responding to conductor cues during increasing tempo