March of the Priests: String Orchestra Conductor Score

$10.00 USD

March of the Priests: String Orchestra Conductor Score

Name: March of the Priests: String Orchestra Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-45847S
Price: 10.00 USD
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From The Magic Flute

By Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart / arr. Jerry Brubaker

Grade: 3

Item: 00-45847S

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The Magic Flute is perhaps one of Mozart's most well known operas. The beginning of the second act is a lovely processional march known as "March of the Priests." The scene depicts a solemn procession of priests as they enter the great cathedral. The piece has a very ethereal quality and is lush and beautiful when played by a string orchestra. Close your eyes and imagine yourself at the Met, fully engulfed in the beauty of Mozart's lovely opera. Jerry Brubaker's rich new setting of this beautiful, yet simple piece will give players and audiences much enjoyment every time it is played. This arrangement works well as a concert piece and could even be used as a processional for a wedding. Feel the magic! (2:45)

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Series: Belwin Concert String Orchestra

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 8

UPC: 038081523460

SKU: 00-45847S

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About the Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) composed across every major genre of his time, from symphonies and concertos to sacred music and operas. His output was staggering in both volume and quality; he completed over 600 works before his death at 35. The Magic Flute, premiered in 1791, stands as one of his final and most inventive operas, blending German folk traditions with Italian operatic forms and profound philosophical themes.

For music educators, Mozart's works remain essential teaching repertoire. His clarity of line, balanced phrase structures, and elegant orchestration make his music accessible to young ensembles while remaining sophisticated enough to reward serious study. Arrangements of his opera and orchestral material, like this one, allow students at intermediate levels to experience the genius of one of history's most influential composers.

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Why we love this

This arrangement captures the processional dignity and luminous quality of Mozart's original without overwhelming intermediate players. Brubaker's orchestration sits comfortably under the fingers while preserving the ethereal character that makes this moment in The Magic Flute so memorable, making it an ideal choice for directors seeking concert elegance at Grade 3.

What to expect

Imagine candlelight and incense as robed figures move through a cathedral in measured, reverent procession. The music unfolds with quiet grandeur; there is no urgency, only serene beauty and a sense of entering sacred space. Each phrase seems to float on air, creating an almost hypnotic tranquility that lingers long after the final note.

Who it's for

String orchestras at the Grade 3 level will find this arrangement both manageable and musically rewarding. It works equally well for high school ensembles seeking accessible concert repertoire and for advanced middle school orchestras ready to tackle a masterwork arrangement with textural sophistication.

How to get the most out of it

Shape the phrasing with subtle dynamic inflection rather than sudden changes; the beauty lies in a flowing, singing quality throughout the entire march.
Balance the section so the melodic line reads clearly against the inner voices; use the conductor score to identify where the primary theme lives and ensure that part projects gently above the accompaniment.
Maintain a stately tempo that allows the piece to breathe; resist rushing, which will undermine the processional gravity of the moment.
Blend vibrato carefully among your strings; a unified, moderate vibrato will enhance the ethereal quality without creating a wavering sound.

How to use it

This piece excels as an opening or closing concert selection that establishes an elegant atmosphere. It also functions beautifully as a processional for school events, ceremonies, or weddings. Consider pairing it with other Classical-era arrangements to build a thematic concert, or use it as a centerpiece between more energetic works to create dynamic program balance.