Our Heroes: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

$46.00 USD

Our Heroes: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Our Heroes: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-44833
Price: 46.00 USD
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By Susan H. Day

Grade: 1.5

Item: 00-44833

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A moving tribute by Susan Day to the people we admire---whether it be family members, role models, or those serving our country---this piece in E minor uses easy rhythms, pizzicato, some divisi in the cello part, and a few low 2nd fingers in the violin 1 part. All players get melody lines, and the violin 2 part doubles the viola. Sounds harder than it is! (2:30)

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Series: Highland/Etling String Orchestra

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 62

ISBN10: 1-4706-6415-1

ISBN13: 978-1-4706-6415-2

UPC: 038081518244

SKU: 00-44833

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About the Composer: Susan H. Day

Susan H. Day has spent decades writing accessible string orchestra music that actually engages young players. Her gift lies in crafting pieces that sound mature and emotionally resonant without demanding virtuosity; students play real music from day one, not exercises dressed up as compositions.

Day understands what works in the rehearsal room. Her pieces balance technical clarity with musical substance, making them reliable choices for directors building repertoire that students want to play.

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Why we love this

Susan Day crafts a piece that sounds genuinely sophisticated while remaining accessible to developing orchestras. Every player has a moment to carry the melody, which means no one sits through long stretches of harmonic filler, and the writing feels respectful of young musicians' musicianship even as the technical demands stay manageable.

What to expect

The music unfolds with quiet dignity, honoring the people it celebrates without sentimentality. E minor provides a natural warmth, and the easy rhythms allow the emotional content of the melody to come through clearly, giving young musicians the chance to feel the weight of what they're expressing.

Who it's for

String orchestras at the early intermediate level will find this piece rewarding and performance-ready. It suits groups with at least one year of ensemble experience and enough technical stability to handle pizzicato sections and divisi writing without losing cohesion.

How to get the most out of it

Shape the pizzicato figures with clear articulation and consistent tone; they anchor the harmonic foundation and deserve as much character as any bowed line.
Let the divisi cello passages breathe naturally without forcing separation between the two voices; they should blend as a chord, not compete.
Balance the violin 2 and viola parts carefully since they move in unison; if one drowns out the other, the textural effect collapses.
Prepare the low 2nd finger passages in violin 1 with extra rehearsal time; intonation matters here, and it's worth drilling before the piece ever comes together at tempo.

How to use it

Program this during a concert dedicated to community, service, or personal reflection. Its modest length (2:30) makes it ideal as a standalone tribute number or as part of a thematic set focused on social or historical themes. It works equally well in a festival setting where judges appreciate accessible writing that doesn't compromise musical substance.