March: Full Orchestra Conductor Score

Name: March: Full Orchestra Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-4319S
Price: 7.00 USD
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(from "Psalm 19")

By Benedetto Marcello / arr. Vernon Leidig

Grade: 2

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From the masterful pen of Vernon Leidig comes this special orchestration of Marcello's well-known majestic march. Scored with today's multipleability large groups in mind (alternate string and wind parts, etc.), the piece is adaptable to virtually any performance situation, including combined festival orchestra. Your young group will sound full and mature with this excellent arrangement.

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Series: Highland/Etling Full Orchestra

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 20

UPC: 038081027319

SKU: 00-4319S

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About the Composer: Benedetto Marcello

Benedetto Marcello (1686, 1739) was a Venetian composer and patron of the arts who moved fluidly between sacred and instrumental music. Though overshadowed by his contemporaries Vivaldi and Albinoni, Marcello left a body of work marked by elegant melodic writing and clear harmonic structures that made his music accessible to performers at all levels. His marches and processional pieces, in particular, became staples in educational settings because they combine dignity with straightforward orchestration.

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Why we love this

Vernon Leidig understood what young orchestras need: a piece that sounds impressive without demanding technical wizardry. The alternate parts mean you're never stuck scrambling for enough second violins or clarinets, and the arrangement sits exactly where Grade 2 ensembles build confidence. A Baroque melody this tuneful deserves to be heard, and this orchestration makes sure everyone in the section gets a moment to matter.

What to expect

Noble and processional, with a sense of occasion that doesn't lean toward bombast. The melody unfolds with the clarity of a Baroque anthem, while the orchestration fills it out warmly, giving younger players the sensation of being part of something refined and purposeful.

Who it's for

Directors programming a Grade 2 festival orchestra or looking for a dignified opener that doesn't require soloists or exceptional technical facility. Ensembles with mixed instrumentation will especially appreciate the flexible voicing. This works equally well for spring concerts, ceremony preludes, or full combined orchestras at festivals.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the melody across sections rather than letting it live only in the first violins; the piece gains character when violas and cellos share in the primary line.
Shape the march articulation with intentional separation between phrases rather than a relentless staccato; this allows the majestic quality to breathe.
Bring out the harmonic progression in the middle section by keeping inner voices precise; sloppy accompaniment will flatten the arrangement's sophistication.
Let the tempo settle at a tempo that allows clear diction in the wind parts without rushing; young players often pull forward when excited about a march.

How to use it

Lead off a concert with this to establish a formal tone and set an expectation of musical maturity from the first note. It also pairs beautifully with contemporary works or lighter pieces later in the program; a Baroque march creates a strong architectural counterweight. Consider programming it as a standalone transition piece at festival competitions, where its finish and style will distinguish your orchestra.