Pavane: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
By Gabriel Fauré / arr. Bob Phillips
Grade: 3
Item: 00-PK-0004788
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Description
This stunningly beautiful reduction in G Major provides great parts for all players with each one taking a turn playing the pizzicato harp-like accompaniment while the melody is also shared by most sections. The elegant melody soars over the slow and steady rhythm based on the rhythmic structure of the Spanish court dance of the same name. Perfect for festival or contest, this piece also provides opportunities to practice chromatic alterations and maintaining a piano dynamic with clarity. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
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Additional Details
Series:
Belwin Intermediate String Orchestra
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
72
SKU:
00-PK-0004788
Instrumentation:
string w/ vln3
More about this title
About the Composer: Gabriel Fauré
Gabriel Fauré (1845-1924) shaped French music through his gift for lyrical melody and harmonic refinement. His output spans art songs, chamber music, orchestral works, and sacred music, each infused with elegance and emotional restraint that became hallmarks of late Romantic French composition. Fauré taught at the Paris Conservatoire and later served as its director, influencing generations of musicians through both his music and pedagogy.
Why we love this
Bob Phillips captures the essence of Fauré's soaring melodic gift while distributing the material across your entire string section. Every player gets meaningful moments with the tune and the pizzicato accompaniment, so rehearsals feel collaborative rather than hierarchical. The reduction maintains harmonic sophistication without becoming burdensome, making this piece genuinely enjoyable to teach and hear repeatedly.
What to expect
The pavane unfolds as an unhurried processional, each phrase a small arc of warmth and grace. Pizzicato strings create a gentle shimmer beneath the melody, evoking both the Spanish court dance heritage and the impressionistic haze Fauré loved. The overall effect is contemplative yet luminous.
Who it's for
String orchestras at the Grade 3 level who are ready to experience a genuine masterwork without instrumental acrobatics. This arrangement suits ensembles preparing festival or contest repertoire, as it demands musicianship and attention to balance rather than technical virtuosity.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the melody phrases with a long bow and consistent vibrato; the elegance depends on legit singing tone, not speed.
- Establish the pizzicato rhythm as the heartbeat of the piece. Have those players practice it independently so it becomes metronomic and unobtrusive.
- Protect the piano dynamic by balancing melody and accompaniment carefully. The beauty lies in hearing both layers clearly without the pizzicato drowning the tune.
- Lean into the chromatic alterations notated in the harmony. Slight emphasis on those notes reveals the harmonic color Fauré favored.
How to use it
Program this as the centerpiece of a concert devoted to Romantic chamber repertoire, or pair it with contrasting contemporary works to highlight how Fauré's language remains fresh and accessible. It also serves as a valuable stepping stone toward the full orchestral version, giving students a chance to grasp the music intimately before encountering larger arrangements.
Skills your students will build
- Sustaining soft dynamics with tonal clarity and focus
- Balancing melody and accompaniment textures
- Executing pizzicato rhythms with precision and consistency
- Interpreting chromatic alterations as harmonic color
- Shaping long melodic phrases with legit vibrato and breath