Medieval Kings: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

$50.00 USD

Medieval Kings: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Medieval Kings: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 98-ST6224
Price: 50.00 USD
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By Soon Hee Newbold

Grade: 1

Item: 98-ST6224

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Reminiscent of the Dark Ages when kings ruled and knights protected, this fantastic work for beginning strings has an epic sound. Optional percussion adds a regal feel and sets the perfect mood for life in medieval times. Outstanding! (1:45)

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Series: FJH Beginning Strings

Publisher: The FJH Music Company, Inc.

UPC: 674398226887

SKU: 98-ST6224

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About the Composer: Soon Hee Newbold

Soon Hee Newbold built her compositional voice across continents, drawing from the cultural traditions she encountered through travel and performance. A pianist from age five and violinist from seven, she performed as a concert artist in professional ensembles worldwide before focusing on composition.

Her catalog spans every level of ensemble, from beginning elementary students to professional orchestras performing at Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, and beyond. Newbold regularly serves as a guest clinician and keynote speaker, and her work extends into film composition for Hollywood productions. She has conducted and collaborated with orchestras and bands across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.

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Why we love this

Newbold captures the drama of medieval pageantry without overcomplicating the writing, which means your beginning students sound impressive while staying focused on fundamental string technique. The optional percussion parts give you flexibility: add them for a fuller festival performance or skip them for rehearsals where strings need the spotlight. At just under two minutes, it's a perfect opener that builds energy and ensemble confidence from the first note.

What to expect

Medieval Kings unfolds like a procession: deliberate, stately, tinged with mystery. The orchestration captures castle halls and candlelit banquets without requiring complex techniques or extended passages that tire young players. It's music that makes the audience lean in.

Who it's for

Beginning string orchestras ready for something with narrative momentum and a concert-ready sound. This works equally well for students encountering programmatic writing for the first time and for directors programming festival events where a single, cohesive piece makes a strong impression.

How to get the most out of it

Shape the melodic line with gradual dynamic swells rather than sudden jumps; let the regal character emerge from sustained phrasing, not dramatic shifts.
Balance the violas and cellos carefully in the inner harmonies so they support without overwhelming the violin melody.
If using percussion, have them lock into the string pulse at least one rehearsal before performance; their rhythm sets the mood for the entire ensemble.

How to use it

Open a concert or festival performance with this piece to establish mood and energy before lighter works follow. Its self-contained narrative and compact length make it ideal for young musicians' first large-ensemble contest experience, and the optional percussion allows you to scale the arrangement to your instrumentation.