Menuet and Rigaudon: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
By Maurice Ravel / arr. Carrie Lane Gruselle
Grade: 5
Item: 98-DST6337
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Menuet and Rigaudon: Score | $5.00 | |
| Menuet and Rigaudon: Violin 1 | $7.00 | |
| Menuet and Rigaudon: Violin 2 | $7.00 | |
| Menuet and Rigaudon: Viola | $7.00 | |
| Menuet and Rigaudon: Violoncello | $7.00 | |
| Menuet and Rigaudon: Double Bass | $7.00 |
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Description
The brilliant harmonic and textural scope of Ravel's masterpiece is captured in this exquisite arrangement featuring the last two movements of his orchestrated version. With opportunities to feature your violin, viola and cello soloists, this orchestration has an astonishing depth of color and is a spectacular way to feature your ensemble.
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Additional Details
Series:
FJH String Orchestra
Publisher:
The FJH Music Company, Inc.
SKU:
98-DST6337
More about this title
About the Composer: Maurice Ravel
Maurice Ravel (1875-1937) was a French composer whose fastidious orchestration and harmonic innovation shaped twentieth-century classical music. His works for orchestra demonstrate an almost jeweler-like attention to instrumental color and balance, making them beloved models for understanding how arrangement and orchestration can transform a composition.
Why we love this
Ravel's orchestration is a masterclass in texture and color, and this arrangement distills those lessons into a package your string orchestra can actually master. The built-in solo features give you natural moments to showcase your strongest players while maintaining the harmonic sophistication that makes this music unforgettable.
What to expect
The music unfolds with crystalline elegance, alternating between intimate solo passages and shimmering full-ensemble textures. There is a playful courtliness to the Menuet and a spirited brilliance to the Rigaudon, yet both movements shimmer with the harmonic colors Ravel was famous for cultivating.
Who it's for
String orchestras at the advanced high school or early college level seeking repertoire that honors masterwork sophistication while remaining within reach. This arrangement works equally well for ensembles preparing for festival competition or building a concert program that showcases both technical capability and refined musicianship.
How to get the most out of it
- Treat the solo passages as chamber music moments within the larger orchestral frame; clarity of individual voices matters as much as blend.
- Shape each phrase with attention to Ravel's harmonic movement rather than relying solely on tempo markings; the music breathes through color changes.
- Balance the viola and cello solo sections carefully against the background orchestration so they sing without overwhelming the ensemble.
- Rehearse the transitions between sections as a conductor, ensuring rhythmic precision where textures shift; even brief passage work deserves clean articulation.
How to use it
Program this as a centerpiece for a concert devoted to twentieth-century orchestration or arrange it alongside other French repertoire to create a focused thematic program. It also serves as an excellent contest or festival selection where musical maturity and refined ensemble playing are valued over showmanship alone.
Skills your students will build
- Balancing solo and accompanying roles within an orchestral context
- Recognizing and executing harmonic color changes through dynamic shaping
- Reading complex textures with multiple independent string lines
- Sustaining refined intonation in music with chromatic and dissonant harmonies
- Responding to subtle tempo and phrase nuance rather than relying on strictly metronomic conducting