March of the Czar: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

$45.00 USD

March of the Czar: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

Name: March of the Czar: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-31589
Price: 45.00 USD
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By Susan H. Day

Grade: 1.5

Item: 00-31589

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Introduce the concept of flats with this catchy minor melody that provides the perfect aural model! All flats are written in for ease of teaching. Other skills included are pizzicato, slurs, lifts and marcato bowing. Viola and Violin 2 parts are doubled. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Series: Highland/Etling String Orchestra

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 62

UPC: 038081342115

SKU: 00-31589

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About the Composer: Susan H. Day

Susan H. Day has built a substantial catalog of accessible string orchestra and band arrangements that prioritize clear pedagogical sequencing. Her work is particularly valued in elementary and middle school settings, where her pieces consistently balance musical integrity with teachability.

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Why we love this

Susan H. Day has written this piece with pedagogical clarity at its heart. The flats are written in throughout, removing a major cognitive load for early orchestral players and letting them focus on ensemble balance, bow control, and intonation. The catchy minor melody sticks with students and makes them want to play it again, which is exactly what you need at this level.

What to expect

A spirited march with a minor-key character that feels both stately and approachable. The pizzicato sections give it a rhythmic bite, while the slurs and lifts create natural phrasing that young players can hear and replicate.

Who it's for

Beginning string orchestras in Grades 2-4 who are ready to move beyond open-string basics and learn to read flats. The doubled parts for Viola and Violin 2 make this accessible to ensembles with mixed ability levels or uneven section sizes.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the melody between Violin 1 and Viola (which are doubled). The minor quality depends on clear voice leading, so make sure the harmonic foundation from Violin 2 and Cello stays steady beneath.
Practice pizzicato sections separately at a moderate tempo before layering them with arco passages. Young players often rush or lose pitch control in the switch.
Shape the slurs and lifts with intention. These articulations give the march its rhythmic character, so conduct them clearly to show where the breath or release happens.
Use the marcato bowing as a chance to discuss bow weight and control. These notes need definition without sounding percussive.

How to use it

Program this as a concert opener or festival selection where you want to showcase developing bow technique and ensemble cohesion. It also works as a strong teaching piece mid-rehearsal season when you're introducing flats and want the payoff to be immediate and satisfying.