Pavane and Lesquercarde: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

$45.00 USD

Pavane and Lesquercarde: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Pavane and Lesquercarde: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 98-ST6344
Price: 45.00 USD
Availability: InStock

By Leo Delibes / arr. Robert D. McCashin

Grade: 2.5

Item: 98-ST6344

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This light, incidental music provides a wonderful change of pace in two contrasting movements. Beginning with the lyrical Pavane, students explore wonderful harmonic changes without emphasis on technique. As the second movement begins, a delightful carefree character comes out and is sure to charm your audience and provide many wonderful musical opportunities for your students.

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Series: FJH Developing Strings

Publisher: The FJH Music Company, Inc.

UPC: 674398232628

SKU: 98-ST6344

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About the Composer: Leo Delibes

Leo Delibes (1836-1891) was a French composer whose gift for melody and orchestration made him a master of ballet and light theatrical music. His works combine sophisticated harmonic language with accessibility, qualities that have kept his music in performance repertoires for over a century. Delibes understood the orchestra intimately and wrote idiomatically for every section, which is precisely why his music adapts so effectively to student ensembles.

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Why we love this

McCashin's arrangement preserves Delibes's gift for memorable melody while creating an accessible entry point into sophisticated harmonic writing. The two contrasting movements give you a complete musical statement in a work that students can genuinely enjoy performing, without getting lost in technical demands that overshadow musicality.

What to expect

The Pavane unfolds with quiet refinement, inviting listeners into a gentle harmonic world where chromatic movement and unexpected chord changes deepen the emotional texture. The Lesquercarde shifts the mood entirely, dancing in with grace and witty character that feels freshly composed despite its 19th-century origins.

Who it's for

String orchestras at the intermediate level who are ready to engage with elegant harmonic language but need accessible orchestration. This work suits directors looking for a contest or festival piece that demonstrates musical maturity without requiring advanced technical facility.

How to get the most out of it

Shape the lyrical lines of the Pavane with long, connected phrases; avoid chopping up the melody into small articulated segments.
Balance the harmonic voices in the Pavane carefully, as the beauty of this movement depends on hearing the inner parts support and color the melody.
Bring out the lightness and character in the Lesquercarde by keeping articulation clean and letting the tempo breathe; this movement thrives on clarity, not heaviness.
Use the contrasting tempos between movements as a chance to reset your ensemble's energy and refocus their attention.

How to use it

Program this back-to-back with a more modern or contemporary work to highlight the timeless appeal of Delibes's melodic writing. The two-movement structure makes it ideal for a festival appearance, allowing you to showcase both lyrical sensitivity and musical character within a compact timeframe.