Petite Suite Française: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

$55.00 USD

Petite Suite Française: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Petite Suite Française: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-49015
Price: 55.00 USD
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I. On Y Va! (Here We Go), II. Les Cloches de la Vallée (The Bells in the Valley), and III. Chanté Avec Moi (Sing with Me)

By Douglas E. Wagner

Grade: 1

Item: 00-49015

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Petite Suite Française by Douglas E. Wagner is an original work of three short movements, each of which is cast in the style of a French folk song, though no specific tunes are quoted. The music is easy to grasp for younger players, and the diversity in style and scoring techniques will engage players to perform their best. Movements include: "On Y Va! (Here We Go!)," "Les Cloches de la Vallée (The Bells in the Valley)," "Chanté avec Moi (Sing with Me)." Total duration is 5:15.

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1 Petite Suite FranÃ§aise: I

Series: Belwin Beginning String Orchestra

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 128

ISBN10: 1-4706-4538-6

ISBN13: 978-1-4706-4538-0

UPC: 038081563961

SKU: 00-49015

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About the Composer: Douglas E. Wagner

Douglas E. Wagner studied music at Butler University, earning both undergraduate and graduate degrees before spending three decades as a high school music director and administrator in the classroom. Since 1973, he has published more than 3,500 compositions across choral, band, orchestral, handbell, organ, piano, and vocal genres; his works have circulated in over seventeen million copies worldwide and reached audiences through concert halls, broadcasts, and festival performances across the United States and internationally.

Now based in Indianapolis, Wagner focuses entirely on composition and related work. His prolific catalog reflects deep understanding of ensemble capabilities at every level, making him a trusted voice for educators seeking repertoire that balances accessibility with genuine musical substance.

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Why we love this

Wagner writes for beginning string orchestras with real musicality rather than condescension. These three movements each establish distinct French character without relying on borrowed melodies, so your ensemble develops genuine interpretive choices right from the start. The varied scoring techniques keep players engaged across all parts while the manageable 5:15 duration fits naturally into both concert and festival programs.

What to expect

Light, charming, and thoroughly French in spirit despite the absence of quotation. The three movements feel like a musical tour through a small village, with opening enthusiasm giving way to reflective bell tones, then returning to communal warmth in the final movement. Players experience genuine style shifts while staying solidly within their technical grasp.

Who it's for

Young string orchestras (Grade 1) ready to step beyond unison exercises into three-movement works with genuine musical variety. This suite works equally well for orchestras preparing their first concert or festival entry and for ensembles building confidence through accessible original repertoire.

How to get the most out of it

Shape each movement's phrasing around its folk-song character; invite players to sing through their parts mentally before rehearsal to internalize the melodic contour.
Balance the texture in "Les Cloches de la Vallée" by letting supporting voices sit slightly back; this allows the bell-like effects to register clearly without overwhelming the ensemble.
Work opening attacks together as a conductor; Grade 1 players benefit from seeing your clear preparatory gesture on "On Y Va!" to align the ensemble's energy from the first note.

How to use it

Open a concert with "On Y Va!" to set an energetic, approachable tone for your audience; the three movements together make an ideal complete suite that showcases ensemble growth without requiring extended concentration. This is strong repertoire for spring festivals where judges appreciate writing that respects young players' abilities while introducing stylistic sophistication.