Largo and Presto: String Orchestra Conductor Score

$5.00 USD

Largo and Presto: String Orchestra Conductor Score

Name: Largo and Presto: String Orchestra Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 98-ST6441S
Price: 5.00 USD
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By Joseph Bolsmortier / arr. Robert D McCashin

Grade: 3

Item: 98-ST6441S

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Celebrate this popular 17th century French composer, noted for his prodigious compositional output. The Largo features the beautiful, rich tone of your ensemble while the Allegro offers lively contrapuntal conversation without being overly technical. A wonderful piece that works equally well with chamber or large orchestras.

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Series: FJH String Orchestra

Publisher: The FJH Music Company, Inc.

UPC: 241444583746

SKU: 98-ST6441S

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About the Composer: Joseph Bolsmortier

Joseph Boismortier (1682-1765) was a French Baroque composer whose catalog of over 100 published works made him one of the most prolific musicians of his era. He wrote across multiple genres including chamber music, concertos, and orchestral works, establishing himself as a major figure in French instrumental music during the early 18th century.

Boismortier's accessible compositional style and gift for melody made his music widely performed in both aristocratic courts and amateur music circles. His output demonstrates a clear understanding of instrumental capabilities, and his pieces remain valuable for teaching clear harmonic structure and elegant phrasing.

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Why we love this

This arrangement captures the essence of Baroque string writing without demanding virtuosity from your players. The Largo's lyrical quality gives your ensemble a chance to focus on tone production and expressive phrasing, while the Allegro's contrapuntal texture stays transparent and playable at Grade 3, making it an ideal choice for orchestras ready to explore early music without getting bogged down in technical complexity.

What to expect

The Largo settles into a contemplative, sonorous mood where every note has space to bloom. The Allegro shifts the energy with a witty, dance-like character as the string sections weave around each other in elegant counterpoint, creating a piece that feels substantial despite its moderate difficulty.

Who it's for

String orchestras working at Grade 3 who are ready to program Baroque repertoire with confidence. This arrangement suits both chamber-sized ensembles and full orchestras, making it flexible for different program contexts and school sizes.

How to get the most out of it

Shape the Largo with long, singing lines; resist the urge to make phrase breaks where rests appear. Connect through the harmonic movement instead.
Balance the inner voices in the Allegro's contrapuntal sections so the conversation between parts remains audible without drowning out the melody.
Use light articulation in the faster movement to maintain clarity and rhythmic precision across all sections.
Conduct the conductor score with clear, unhurried gestures in the Largo to help your strings maintain a unified sense of line.

How to use it

Program this as a contrasting centerpiece in a concert built around Baroque and Classical works. The pairing of slow and fast movements gives you a satisfying, self-contained piece that demonstrates your ensemble's range without requiring a second work to complete the musical thought.