Rainbow's End: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

$46.00 USD

Rainbow's End: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Rainbow's End: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-47482
Price: 46.00 USD
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By Susan H. Day

Grade: 1.5

Item: 00-47482

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Take a musical journey to the end of the rainbow in this upbeat and majestic piece by Susan H. Day, written in the key of G, featuring easy rhythms and satisfying melodies for all sections. Teaching points include dotted quarter notes, legato bowing, two-note slurs, and pizzicato. The viola part doubles the violin 2 part. Students and audience will consider this piece their own pot of gold! This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Series: Highland/Etling String Orchestra

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 62

UPC: 038081544564

SKU: 00-47482

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About the Composer: Susan H. Day

Susan H. Day has built a distinguished career writing accessible string literature that respects young musicians' developing abilities while refusing to talk down to them. Her work across the Highland/Etling String Orchestra series demonstrates a gift for crafting melodies that students genuinely want to play and orchestrations that give every voice something meaningful to do.

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Why we love this

Day writes for young orchestras with genuine melodic generosity and clear pedagogical intention. The teaching points (dotted quarter notes, legato bowing, two-note slurs, pizzicato) emerge naturally from the music rather than feeling imposed, and the straightforward G major key lets every section feel successful without sacrificing musical substance.

What to expect

Bright and celebratory, with the kind of optimism that comes from a major key and straightforward harmonic movement. The melodies feel earned rather than precious; legato passages sing with warmth, and pizzicato moments add playful color without derailing the piece's majestic trajectory.

Who it's for

Beginning to early-intermediate string orchestras ready for pieces that teach genuine technique without sacrificing appeal. Grade 1.5 ensembles will find this accessible while still building meaningful skills, and soloists in advanced programs may enjoy it as a confidence builder or special concert feature.

How to get the most out of it

Shape the dotted quarter note figures with a gentle forward motion in the bow; avoid letting them feel rushed or stilted, especially in the violin sections.
Balance legato passages by keeping the bow engaged and the tone full; younger players often lighten too much when aiming for smoothness.
Bring out the doubling between viola and violin 2 as an opportunity to reinforce ensemble awareness; these parts should blend seamlessly rather than stand apart.
Articulate pizzicato passages with consistent finger placement to maintain rhythmic clarity and even tone production across the section.

How to use it

This works beautifully as an opening number for a concert, setting an upbeat tone and immediately involving all sections. It pairs well with more complex repertoire later in the program, or as the featured piece in a youth orchestra showcase where clear, confident playing matters as much as technical depth.