March Momentous: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
By Elliot Del Borgo
Grade: 1
Item: 98-DST6003
$45.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| March Momentous: Score | $5.00 | |
| March Momentous: Violin 1 | $7.00 | |
| March Momentous: Violin 2 | $7.00 | |
| March Momentous: Optional Violin 3 (Viola) | $7.00 | |
| March Momentous: Viola | $7.00 | |
| March Momentous: Violoncello | $7.00 | |
| March Momentous: Double Bass | $7.00 | |
| March Momentous: Rehearsal Piano | $7.00 |
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Description
This very easy ceremonial march is in D major and utilizes only quarter and half note values. Only three strings on each instrument are needed to play this piece. Very characteristic of Elliot Del Borgo's rich sonorities at this grade level.
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Additional Details
Series:
FJH Beginning Strings
Publisher:
The FJH Music Company, Inc.
SKU:
98-DST6003
More about this title
About the Composer: Elliot Del Borgo
Elliot Del Borgo has spent decades writing music that respects the realities of school ensembles. His output spans band, orchestra, and choir, with a particular gift for meeting students where they are without ever condescending to the material. His Grade 1 and 2 works have become foundational repertoire in countless string programs because they sound professional while remaining genuinely playable by beginners.
Del Borgo understands that young string players need pieces that build confidence through success. His writing balances rhythmic simplicity with harmonic substance, creating music that feels complete and musical from day one.
Why we love this
This march arrives fully formed. Rather than relying on thin textures or choppy rhythms to accommodate beginning players, Del Borgo crafts genuine orchestral sonorities through careful voice leading and doubled parts. Your Grade 1 students will hear themselves making real music the moment you bring in the conductor's score.
What to expect
A ceremonial procession that moves with quiet dignity. The piece unfolds without rushing, letting the simple rhythmic structure create a sense of occasion. D major rings openly and naturally under young bows, and the limited note palette allows students to focus on phrasing and tone.
Who it's for
String orchestra directors teaching Grade 1 students, particularly those preparing music for festival performance or concert programming. This piece works equally well for conductors seeking accessible concert openers or students building fundamental ensemble skills.
How to get the most out of it
- Keep the pulse steady and marching. The quarter and half note vocabulary means students will lock onto a consistent tactus; a conductor who holds that line creates confidence and ensemble cohesion.
- Balance the three string parts so melody, harmony, and bass each sing. On a limited palette, part independence matters more, not less.
- Approach D major as a bright, open key. This pitch center should feel natural and resonant under the fingers, which helps students produce a warm tone without strain.
How to use it
Open a spring concert or festival appearance with this march. The ceremonial character makes it an excellent bracket with other Grade 1 selections, and its straightforward style suits a "From the Ground Up" or "Young Ensembles" concert theme. It also works as a warm-up piece that demonstrates technical and musical growth without consuming rehearsal time on difficult technical passages.
Skills your students will build
- Playing in D major with open string awareness
- Sustaining quarter and half notes with consistent tone quality
- Reading three-string parts on individual instruments
- Responding to conductor cues in a ceremonial tempo
- Balancing melody, harmony, and bass lines within a simple texture