Mission Sixteen: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
By Erica Donahoe
Grade: 2
Item: 00-PK-0009539
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Mission Sixteen: Score | $12.00 | |
| Mission Sixteen: 1st Violin | $3.00 | |
| Mission Sixteen: 2nd Violin | $3.00 | |
| Mission Sixteen: 3rd Violin (Viola [TC]) | $3.00 | |
| Mission Sixteen: Viola | $3.00 | |
| Mission Sixteen: Cello | $3.00 | |
| Mission Sixteen: String Bass | $3.00 |
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Description
The mission, should you choose to accept it, is to perfect sixteenth notes across the ensemble! With sixteenth-note passages and rhythmic variations throughout, Mission Sixteen, by Erica Donahoe, is perfect for your ensemble to tackle advancing skills. Students will love the fiery theme, and directors will have plenty of opportunity to build both left and right-hand technique.
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Additional Details
Series:
Highland String Orchestra
Publisher:
Alfred Music
SKU:
00-PK-0009539
More about this title
About the Composer: Erica Donahoe
Erica Donahoe has established herself as a composer and arranger with a keen ear for what works in the school string orchestra classroom. Her writing balances technical challenge with musical engagement, creating pieces that give students something genuine to play toward rather than just technical exercises disguised as music.
Why we love this
Donahoe has written a piece that solves a real teaching problem: building sixteenth-note facility across the entire ensemble without sacrificing musicality. The fiery theme keeps students engaged while you layer in technical demands, and the rhythmic variations throughout ensure that players stay sharp and avoid autopilot patterns.
What to expect
A driving, energetic piece that crackles with propulsive rhythm. The sixteenth-note patterns create momentum and excitement rather than feeling like a technical exercise.
Who it's for
String orchestra conductors working with Grade 2 ensembles ready to push beyond basic rhythmic patterns. This piece works well for ensembles preparing for contest or festival performance who need a focused technical workout with musicality intact.
How to get the most out of it
- Work the sixteenth-note passages slowly at first, then gradually increase tempo. Precision with these figures will translate directly to contest performance and cleaner ensemble sound.
- Use the rhythmic variations to isolate sections that tend to rush or drag. Identify which patterns trip up your players, then drill those specific variations before running full sections.
- Balance the fiery energy of the theme with rhythmic clarity. Players often sacrifice accuracy for excitement, so make sure the sixteenth notes stay articulate even as the music drives forward.
How to use it
Program this as a contest or festival selection where technique and musicality both matter. The demanding sixteenth-note work makes it ideal for a mid-season rehearsal block where your goal is building rhythmic precision and left-right hand coordination.
Skills your students will build
- Sixteenth-note accuracy and clarity across ensemble textures
- Rhythmic precision when patterns shift and vary throughout the piece
- Conductor left-hand independence and right-hand control
- Maintaining forward momentum while executing rapid note values