Le froid de l'hiver (The Cold of the Winter): String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
The Cold of the Winter
By Soon Hee Newbold
Grade: 2
Item: 98-DST6072
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Description
This French-inspired work describes the magic of a winter scene, where snow is quietly falling and icicles are forming on trees. The beautiful melody begins in the violins with the rest of the ensemble playing pizzicato in a supportive role.
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Additional Details
Series:
FJH Developing Strings
Publisher:
The FJH Music Company, Inc.
SKU:
98-DST6072
More about this title
About the Composer: Soon Hee Newbold
Soon Hee Newbold brings together classical training and global perspective in her compositional voice. A pianist from age five and violinist from seven, she performed as a concert artist across international stages before establishing herself as a prolific composer whose works span professional orchestras to elementary ensembles. Her music has graced Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, and venues worldwide, while her film scoring work in Hollywood adds another dimension to her creative output.
Why we love this
Newbold captures a complete winter narrative without overcomplication. Grade 2 ensembles often struggle to balance melody and accompaniment, but here the pizzicato foundation gives younger players a tangible role while the violin melody remains the focal point, making rehearsal efficient and morale high. The contest-friendly designation means you can build this into a festival season with confidence.
What to expect
The piece unfolds like watching snow accumulate in stillness. A lyrical violin melody floats over gently plucked supporting voices, creating a hushed, contemplative atmosphere that draws listeners into a quiet winter landscape. The beauty lies in restraint and clarity rather than dramatic gesture.
Who it's for
Grade 2 string orchestras ready for a piece that combines accessible technical demands with genuine musical substance. Conductors seeking repertoire for festival seasons or winter concerts will find this works equally well as a featured selection or as part of a thematic program.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the opening violin melody with a gentle arch; the quiet falling snow invites restraint rather than projection, so avoid the temptation to let young soloists push the volume.
- Keep pizzicato articulations light and even throughout the ensemble. Younger players often dig too hard; remind them that icicles form slowly and silently.
- Balance the violin line against the pizzicato accompaniment by having non-melody sections listen inward during their passages, creating a unified whole rather than a solo with backup.
How to use it
Program this as a contrasting anchor in a concert that balances energy with introspection, or feature it during a holiday or winter-themed concert where it can shine alongside works with different moods. Its moderate length and accessible difficulty make it an ideal vehicle for demonstrating how a young orchestra can execute transparent, ensemble-based orchestration.
Skills your students will build
- Maintaining steady pizzicato accompaniment while listening to an independent melodic line
- Shaping a lyrical melody with appropriate dynamic control and phrasing
- Reading multi-part string orchestration with contrasting textures (arco melody against pizzicato)
- Responding to conductor gesture in pieces that rely on clarity and balance rather than volume