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March of the Mathemagicians: String Orchestra Conductor Score

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March of the Mathemagicians: String Orchestra Conductor Score

March of the Mathemagicians: String Orchestra Conductor Score

By Bob Phillips

Grade: 1

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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: 8
UPC: 038081278834
SKU: 00-24992S

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About the Composer: Bob Phillips

Bob Phillips

Bob Phillips stands among the most prolific voices in string education today. Since 1953, he has shaped how young musicians learn through inventive compositions and pedagogically sound arrangements across classical, jazz, folk, and world music styles. His catalog of over 200 published works includes the widely adopted Sound Innovations series and the groundbreaking eclectic style collections (Fiddlers Philharmonic, Jazz Philharmonic, Rock Philharmonic, and others) that have become standard repertoire in thousands of classrooms.

For nearly three decades, Phillips directed a string program in Saline, Michigan that grew to over 700 students and earned national recognition for excellence across multiple musical genres. His ensembles have performed at the Midwest Clinic, state and national conferences, and the White House. Phillips has also conducted at all-state orchestras across the country and served as resident conductor for the Wintergrass Festival in Seattle, bringing his distinctive approach to music-making wherever he works.

Why we love this

Phillips writes with a conductor's ear for what actually works with young string players. The march rhythm locks everyone together, the D and A string focus removes technical obstacles, and every section gets the melody—a detail that transforms first-year players' sense of ownership and accomplishment. This is music that teaches musicianship, not just fingers.

What to expect

A parade of mathematical precision wrapped in a lilting, energetic march. The steady rhythm and singable melody create an infectious forward momentum that makes students want to sit taller and play with purpose. Despite its didactic purpose, the piece has genuine charm and character.

Who it's for

First-year string orchestras ready to move beyond unison exercises into genuine ensemble writing. Students who have secured their D Major scale and first-position finger patterns will feel confident navigating the texture while experiencing the satisfaction of playing a real, memorable tune together.

How to get the most out of it

  • Establish a steady, confident tempo from the first rehearsal. Young string players anchor their intonation to the pulse, so a secure march rhythm settles the whole ensemble.
  • Highlight the section entries where the melody passes from one group to another. Bring out these moments so audiences hear the shared responsibility of the tune.
  • Balance bow weight with the march character. The piece should stride forward without sounding stiff; encourage players to let their bows move expressively within the rhythmic framework.
  • Use the D Major tonality to your advantage in tuning work. Check open D and A strings frequently, and let this piece reinforce their relationship.

How to use it

Schedule this early in your first concert of the year, when students need a confidence builder with genuine musical merit. The accessible difficulty and clear structure make it ideal for a formal debut performance, and its lighthearted concept works well on thematic concert programs or family concerts aimed at younger audiences.

Skills your students will build

  • Sustaining a steady march rhythm in ensemble context
  • Secure first-position intonation on D and A strings
  • Reading and executing D Major scale passages without extensions
  • Melodic responsibility and section coordination
  • Bow control for rhythmic clarity and forward motion

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