Let There Be Peace on Earth: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

$48.00 USD

Let There Be Peace on Earth: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Let There Be Peace on Earth: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-23346
Price: 48.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Arr. Robert Sieving

Grade: 2.5

Item: 00-23346

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Everyone is sure to recognize this tune which gained popularity in the late '50s and early '60s. This stunning arrangement is sure to engage your audience with it's universal message: "Let There Be Peace on Earth, and Let It Begin with Me."

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Series: Highland/Etling String Orchestra

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 62

UPC: 038081234038

SKU: 00-23346

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About the Arranger: Robert Sieving

Robert Sieving has spent decades writing and arranging music across multiple genres and voicings, with over 100 published works appearing in catalogs from a dozen different publishers. His output spans both instrumental and choral writing, ranging from original compositions to thoughtful arrangements of existing material, all calibrated to specific performance levels.

Based in the Minneapolis area, Sieving holds membership in both the American Composers Forum and the American Choral Directors Association. Born in 1942, he has become a trusted voice in music education publishing, known for respecting the capabilities of student musicians while never sacrificing musical substance.

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Why we love this

Sieving's gift here is restraint paired with emotional directness. The arrangement honors what made this tune resonate across generations without oversaturating it, which means your students can focus on musical fundamentals, intonation, balance, phrase shape, while performing something genuinely moving. The Grade 2.5 scoring walks a deliberate line: accessible enough that mid-level orchestras can execute it cleanly, sophisticated enough that the performance sounds polished rather than simplified.

What to expect

Warm and unhurried, with the kind of earnestness that doesn't feel forced. The arrangement strips the tune down to its essentials, letting the melody breathe while the harmonies provide gentle support. There's a contemplative quality here, inviting rather than preaching.

Who it's for

String orchestras in grades 7-10 looking for accessible repertoire with genuine emotional weight. This works equally well for community orchestras or advanced middle school programs that want something singable and recognizable without being trivial.

How to get the most out of it

Shape each phrase as a single arc rather than stopping at barlines. The melody's power comes from its continuity, so encourage sustained tone and smooth voice leading even during rests.
Balance the inner voices carefully in the harmonic sections. String orchestras often weight toward outside parts; ask violas and cellos to claim their voice and let violins support rather than lead.
Allow rubato in the final measures. A slight broadening and breath before the closing phrase gives the message room to land with the audience.

How to use it

Program this in a winter concert alongside more festive fare to create contrast and depth. It also serves as an excellent closer for a holiday program, giving audiences a moment of reflection before they leave. Consider pairing it with another Sieving arrangement to showcase his stylistic consistency.