Percentage of Error: String Orchestra Conductor Score

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Percentage of Error: String Orchestra Conductor Score

Name: Percentage of Error: String Orchestra Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-49462S
Price: 9.00 USD
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The Prince of Denmark March

By Jeremiah Clarke / arr. Bob Phillips

Grade: 1.5

Item: 00-49462S

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This arrangement of "The Prince of Denmark March," or "Trumpet Voluntary," provides the perfect setting for advocacy and striving for excellence since it is so recognizable. Three different versions of the final 8 bars, containing incorrect notes, are included. Each version contains an increasing percentage of correct pitches. Each represents a different letter grade. Play all four versions and then explain to parents and administration that the A+, 100% correct version is what we do every day in orchestra. All sections play the melody in this piece, still providing a solid musical setting in a novelty piece. Audience members are sure to recognize it which makes it perfect for finding "errors." Along with the "real" music for the final 8 bars, three other versions are included. The first version has 80% of the correct notes and 20% incorrect. The next has 90% correct notes and 10% incorrect. The next has 95% correct notes and 5% incorrect. The final, "real" version has 100% correct notes. The 100% version should be played first for the audience explaining this version would get an A+ in an academic setting. Then play the 80% or B- version, then the 90% or A- Version, and then the 95% A version. Then explain to parents and administration that the only version that is acceptable is the 100% version and that is what we do every day in orchestra. This provides a perfect advocacy moment to discuss the benefits of music education with parents and a tangible explanation of striving for excellence to parents and students. Includes an educational packet with each part that features technical exercises, history, theory, composition, and more. Correlated to Sound Innovations, Book 1, Level 5. (2:00)

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Series: Sound Innovations for String Orchestra

Publisher: Alfred Music

ISBN10: 1-4706-5027-4

ISBN13: 978-1-4706-5027-8

UPC: 038081571058

SKU: 00-49462S

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About the Composer: Jeremiah Clarke

Jeremiah Clarke (1674-1707) was an English Baroque composer and organist whose output, though brief due to his early death, included significant keyboard and vocal works. He served as a gentleman of the Chapel Royal and held positions as organist at Winchester College and St. Paul's Cathedral in London. Clarke's compositions reflect the refined harmonic language and melodic sensibility of the late English Baroque, and his "Prince of Denmark March" remains one of his most enduring contributions to the keyboard and now orchestral repertoire.

Clarke's music is valued in music education for its clarity of structure and accessibility across skill levels. His melodies are memorable and singable, his harmonic progressions logical, and his forms straightforward, making his works ideal for ensemble and solo instruction. Teachers and conductors return to Clarke's compositions because they engage students musically without obscuring the fundamentals of ensemble playing, intonation, and phrase shaping.

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Why we love this

This arrangement transforms a beloved Baroque melody into a teaching tool with genuine substance. Bob Phillips has crafted a version where all sections carry the melody, ensuring every student remains musically engaged while the conductor builds an unforgettable lesson in standards and accountability. The built-in performance versions create a natural, compelling narrative that resonates with parents and administrators in ways that traditional concerts cannot.

What to expect

The familiar march feels buoyant and stately when played correctly; its Baroque dignity shines through cleanly orchestration. When intentional errors emerge in subsequent versions, the disruption becomes unmistakable yet lighthearted, creating a moment of shared discovery rather than critique.

Who it's for

This conductor score serves string orchestra directors who want to make a visible case for music education to parents and school administration. It works especially well for directors seeking concrete, audience-friendly advocacy moments during spring concerts or special performances.

How to get the most out of it

Play the 100% correct version first for your audience before revealing the pedagogical framework. This establishes the standard of excellence you are demonstrating rather than beginning with error.
Balance the melody across all sections so that the intentional errors in the subsequent versions become audible to the entire audience. Unbalanced parts will make some mistakes harder to detect.
Maintain consistent tempo and articulation across all four versions so that listeners focus on pitch accuracy rather than being distracted by interpretive changes.
Consider a brief spoken introduction before each version so the audience understands what percentage of correct notes they are hearing. This framing amplifies the pedagogical impact.

How to use it

Place this near the end of a concert where parents can stay and engage with the message afterward. It pairs well with a brief talk about standards in music education and creates a natural transition point for discussing ensemble achievements with families.