March of the Mathemagicians: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

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March of the Mathemagicians: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

Name: March of the Mathemagicians: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-24992
Price: 40.00 USD
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By Bob Phillips

Grade: 1

Item: 00-24992

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Cast a spell up and down the fingerboard as fingers add and subtract. A strong string march rhythm provides structure and drive as young players practice beginning finger patterns! "March of the Mathemagicians" can be played by first year players who have mastered the D Major scale and all notes are in first position with no high 3s or forward extensions. With the exception of a few notes on the G in the basses, all sections use only the D and A strings. Each section has the opportunity to play the very easy melody. This catchy, toe-tapping tune is readily accessible for first year players and will be a highlight of any concert.

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Series: Belwin Very Beginning String Orchestra

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 70

UPC: 038081278827

SKU: 00-24992

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About the Composer: Bob Phillips

Bob Phillips is a composer and pedagogue who has shaped string education for decades through his innovative large-group teaching methods and eclectic musical arrangements. His catalog spans over 200 published works for orchestras and bands, including the widely adopted Sound Innovations series and groundbreaking collections like Fiddlers Philharmonic, Jazz Philharmonic, and Rock Philharmonic that have introduced generations of string students to diverse musical styles.

Over 27 years in Saline, Michigan, Phillips built a string program exceeding 700 students while establishing himself as a nationally recognized conductor and clinician. He has been a guest conductor at major youth orchestras across the United States and served as resident conductor for the Wintergrass Festival in Seattle for 12 years. His instructional materials and teaching videos continue to reach thousands of teachers, and his compositions appear regularly on conference programs and festival schedules.

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Why we love this

Phillips writes with first-year students in mind without condescending to them. The march structure and energetic melody make this piece genuinely fun to play and conduct, while the pedagogical constraints (first position only, D and A strings) mean students focus on what matters most at this level: clean bow control, intonation, and rhythmic precision.

What to expect

A spirited march that bounces along with infectious energy. The melody is immediate and memorable, with enough rhythmic variety to keep ears interested without overwhelming fingers still building dexterity. There is a playful, lighthearted quality that makes the piece feel celebratory rather than like a technical exercise.

Who it's for

String orchestras with first-year players who have learned the D Major scale and are comfortable in first position. This piece works equally well as a warm-up tool mid-season or as a confident concert number, giving newer players a vehicle to shine on something that audiences genuinely enjoy.

How to get the most out of it

Emphasize the march character through steady quarter-note pulse and crisp articulation; a metronome during early rehearsals helps the ensemble lock into the driving rhythm without rushing.
Work sections separately at first so each group gains confidence on the melody before combining parts; this builds individual ownership of the piece.
Shape the phrasing in small arcs rather than playing straight through; young players respond well to intentional crescendos and softer moments that make the march feel alive.
Pay attention to the few lower-register notes on the G string in the basses; isolate those passages so bass players nail the shift without it pulling focus from the overall sound.

How to use it

Open a family concert or school assembly with this piece to set a bright, accessible tone that engages young audiences. It also serves as an excellent confidence-builder mid-concert, placed strategically between more challenging repertoire to remind students and listeners of how far beginning players have come.