Legend of Dark Mountain: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

$50.00 USD

Legend of Dark Mountain: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Legend of Dark Mountain: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 98-ST6142
Price: 50.00 USD
Availability: InStock

By Soon Hee Newbold

Grade: 1

Item: 98-ST6142

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This exciting work portrays images of mountains, old legends, and mystical monsters. The orchestra begins with a dramatic opening filled with dynamic contrasts, followed by a more legato and lyrical section. Great for working on various bowing techniques, pizzicato, and dynamics.

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Series: FJH Beginning Strings

Publisher: The FJH Music Company, Inc.

UPC: 674398222797

SKU: 98-ST6142

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About the Composer: Soon Hee Newbold

Soon Hee Newbold draws on a lifelong immersion in world music and cross-cultural composition. She began violin at seven and has performed as a concert artist across professional ensembles globally, building deep connections to diverse musical traditions through her travels and lived experience.

As a composer, her works span the entire educational spectrum, from beginning elementary ensembles to professional orchestras performing at Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, and Disney Hall. Beyond the concert stage, Newbold has composed for film and recording projects in Hollywood, conducted orchestras and bands throughout the United States and internationally (including The Netherlands, Belgium, Australia, Indonesia, Singapore, and China), and is a sought-after clinician and keynote speaker.

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Why we love this

Newbold crafts programmatic storytelling that actually works at Grade 1, steering clear of oversimplification without demanding technical virtuosity. The contrast between the dramatic opening and the lyrical middle gives conductors real conducting choices, while the emphasis on bowing and pizzicato technique means students develop core skills within a narrative framework that keeps them engaged.

What to expect

The piece conjures an atmosphere of ancient mystery and subtle unease. You move from an almost cinematic opening full of sharp contrasts into passages of beauty and reflection, as though the mountains themselves are revealing their secrets.

Who it's for

Beginning string orchestras ready to tackle character-driven repertoire with real musical substance. This works well for groups comfortable with basic technique but seeking material that rewards focused rehearsal on dynamics and tone production.

How to get the most out of it

Shape the dramatic opening by exaggerating dynamic shifts in rehearsal; have students echo back the intensity changes they hear before bringing in their own voices.
Isolate the transition into the legato section and spend time on bow control there. That shift from punctuated articulation to sustained tone is where many Grade 1 groups stumble.
Mark pizzicato passages clearly in the parts and have a brief technical run-through before combining with arco sections, ensuring rhythmic precision and consistent tone quality.
Let the visual drama of the story inform your conducting choices. A clear, committed gesture through the mystical moments will communicate the atmosphere to your players.

How to use it

A natural fit for a Halloween concert or fall festival program, offering younger groups a dramatic showpiece without extreme technical demands. It also pairs well in programs designed around storytelling or cultural themes, especially when paired with other programmatic works at accessible difficulty levels.