Pulse: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
By Robert Buckley
Item: 35-PK00350911
$45.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Pulse - Conductor Score (Full Score) | $6.00 | |
| Pulse - Violin 1 | $7.00 | |
| Pulse - Violin 2 | $7.00 | |
| Pulse - Violin 3 (Viola Treble Clef) | $7.00 | |
| Pulse - Viola | $7.00 | |
| Pulse - Cello | $7.00 | |
| Pulse - Bass | $7.00 | |
| Pulse - Piano | $7.00 | |
| Pulse - Percussion | $7.00 |
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Description
From the creative pen of Robert Buckley comes this infectious work that will engage developing players. The incessant driving rhythms, bold modal harmonies, and clever interplay between sections are just the recipe for success with student groups. Dur: 2:10
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00350911
More about this title
Why we love this
Buckley understands what keeps student musicians engaged: relentless forward motion and harmonic color that sounds contemporary without demanding virtuosity. The interplay between sections gives everyone a moment to shine, and the pop idiom means your players will feel genuinely invested in the material.
What to expect
Infectious momentum builds from the first bar. The incessant rhythmic drive creates forward propulsion while modal harmonies shift color beneath, giving the piece a hypnotic modern edge that feels both urgent and cohesive.
Who it's for
String orchestras with developing players who benefit from contemporary repertoire that balances technical accessibility with genuine musical substance. This works equally well for concert programs, festival performances, or recordings that showcase modern writing for student ensembles.
How to get the most out of it
- Establish the driving pulse early in rehearsals through unison rhythmic drills. Once the ensemble locks the heartbeat, the modal harmonies will sit naturally on top.
- Balance the section interplay by rotating who carries the melodic line. Mark these moments clearly in parts so players understand when they're featured versus supporting.
- Lean into the boldness of the modal writing without forcing dynamics. Let the harmonic color speak; the excitement comes from clarity and precision, not volume.
- Record a rehearsal playback and have the ensemble listen together. Hearing how their individual parts weave together builds ownership and reveals tempo consistency issues quickly.
How to use it
Place this as a contrasting opener or closer to heavier classical repertoire, where its pop sensibility and tight structure cut through a full concert. The 2:10 duration makes it ideal for filling a specific time slot or pairing with a longer work on the same half.
Skills your students will build
- Maintaining steady pulse under syncopated rhythmic figures
- Reading and executing modal harmonic progressions
- Balancing individual section interplay within ensemble texture
- Responding to conductor gesture within pop and contemporary idioms
- Tone control and intonation across repeated harmonic fields