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Medieval Dance: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

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Medieval Dance: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

Medieval Dance: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

By Thibaut de Blason / arr. Michael Story

Grade: 0.5

Item: 00-44780
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"Medieval Dance" is based on the song "Amours, que porra devenir" (O love, what will become of me), which was written by trouvére Thibaut de Blason, probably around 1200. Carefully scored in the Mixolydian mode by Michael Story, this piece offers both a vivid history lesson and reinforcement of triple meter. Great for teaching and performance! (2:05)

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Series: Belwin Very Beginning String Orchestra
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 66
UPC: 038081516905
SKU: 00-44780

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About the Composer: Thibaut de Blason

Thibaut de Blason was a trouvère, a composer-poet from northern France active around the 13th century. His songs, including "Amours, que porra devenir," exemplify the courtly love tradition and demonstrate the sophisticated musical and literary culture of medieval aristocracy.

For music education, Thibaut's melodies offer authentic historical material that brings medieval music alive in the rehearsal room. His work connects students directly to a living musical tradition that shaped Western music for centuries.

Why we love this

A beginning string orchestra repertoire that bridges history and musicianship without sacrificing either. Michael Story's arrangement captures the modal character of the original while keeping the orchestration accessible, and the triple meter focus makes this equally valuable as a teaching tool and a concert performance.

What to expect

Medieval elegance paired with immediate accessibility. The Mixolydian mode gives the melody a gentle, slightly exotic lift, while the triple meter feels naturally lyrical and dance-like. Players encounter something genuinely old that doesn't feel ancient or distant.

Who it's for

Beginning string orchestras ready to explore authentic historical repertoire while building rhythmic security and modal understanding. Directors seeking material that engages students intellectually and musically, grounding abstract music theory concepts in real compositions from the medieval court tradition.

How to get the most out of it

  • Establish the Mixolydian mode clearly in rehearsal by listening to the opening melody and noting where the raised seventh degree creates its distinctive character. This awareness deepens the stylistic interpretation.
  • Shape the triple meter phrases with gentle weight on beat one, allowing the medieval character to emerge without over-conducting. Let the string sections find their natural phrasing.
  • Balance the melodic line across sections so the original trouvère melody remains prominent. This historical authenticity enhances both teaching and performance impact.
  • Use the 2:05 runtime to plan dynamic contrasts that suit concert or festival contexts, creating structural clarity without losing the music's flowing quality.

How to use it

Open a concert or festival appearance with this brief, distinctive piece to establish a historical or multicultural programming thread. Its length and accessibility make it an ideal anchor for a mini-thematic set exploring music across centuries, or position it strategically on a diverse program where a change of sonic palette strengthens the overall flow.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading and performing in Mixolydian mode
  • Understanding and executing triple meter with appropriate phrasing
  • Balance and blend within a transparent orchestration
  • Historical awareness of medieval musical forms and court traditions
  • Stylistic interpretation of modal music

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