Lake Dance: Full Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

$68.00 USD

Lake Dance: Full Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Lake Dance: Full Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-31615
Price: 68.00 USD
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By William G. Harbinson

Grade: 3.5

Item: 00-31615

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Recurring themes within contrasting sections, ranging from the majestic to a spirited dance, will delight audiences and players alike. Mixed meters, asymmetrical meters and the playful development of previous motives characterize the development section, leading into a rousing finale. Great contemporary composition! (6:02)

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Series: Highland/Etling Full Orchestra

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 228

UPC: 038081355993

SKU: 00-31615

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Why we love this

Harbinson writes orchestration that sits beautifully across all sections without requiring virtuosic soloists, making it genuinely playable for developing ensembles. The metric complexity feels purposeful rather than arbitrary; it serves the narrative arc from contemplation to celebration, giving students real rhythmic challenges that don't overshadow the joy of performing.

What to expect

A journey that opens with serene beauty before flowing into buoyant motion. The playful development section sparkles with rhythmic invention, creating moments of surprise and delight before the piece builds to an exhilarating finish that sends both players and listeners out energized.

Who it's for

Orchestras at the 3.5 grade level working toward festival or concert performances. This score serves conductors who want to introduce their students to metric sophistication while maintaining accessibility across the full range of player abilities.

How to get the most out of it

Shape the recurring themes across their reappearances so each statement feels fresh; the development's transformation of earlier motives will land harder if audiences recognize where they came from.
Establish a clear pulse before tackling the mixed and asymmetrical meters in the development section. Rehearse those passages in isolation first, then gradually accelerate tempo as confidence builds.
Balance the majestic opening material against the spirited dance sections by varying articulation and dynamic shaping; let the contrast live in how the orchestra colors each idea, not just in volume.
Bring the ensemble into the finale with unified energy. The rousing conclusion rewards tight ensemble playing, so lock the rhythmic foundation in the lower voices and let upper voices respond to that foundation.

How to use it

Program this as a centerpiece for a spring concert celebrating compositional craftsmanship. Its length (just over 6 minutes) and contemporary voice pair well alongside standard repertoire from different eras, and the festival designation means it's equally suited to contest programming.