Revelation's Edge: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
By Alexander Safford
Grade: 3.5
Item: 98-DST6133
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Revelation's Edge: Score | $5.00 | |
| Revelation's Edge: Violin 1 | $7.00 | |
| Revelation's Edge: Violin 2 | $7.00 | |
| Revelation's Edge: Viola | $7.00 | |
| Revelation's Edge: Violoncello | $7.00 | |
| Revelation's Edge: Double Bass | $7.00 |
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Description
Liven things up with this spirited and adventurous piece that is fun for the whole orchestra! Highly rhythmic and energetic, this work will surely keep the audience on the edge of their seats. After the initial theme is established, a second, more lyrical theme is presented. A lively development ensues, leading the orchestra to the original theme and an exciting conclusion!
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Additional Details
Series:
FJH String Orchestra
Publisher:
The FJH Music Company, Inc.
SKU:
98-DST6133
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Why we love this
Safford designs this score to balance immediate appeal with musical substance. You get a piece that energizes an ensemble and audience alike while offering real conducting challenges in the rhythmic sections and genuine expressive work in the lyrical theme.
What to expect
Spirited and propulsive, with enough rhythmic drive to keep young players engaged from the opening. The second theme offers a genuine shift in character, providing expressive breathing room before the development launches into a satisfying arc back to the familiar material.
Who it's for
String orchestras working at the intermediate level (Grade 3.5) who need repertoire that combines fun factor with legitimate musical growth. This piece appeals to ensembles preparing for festivals or contests while serving equally well in concert settings.
How to get the most out of it
- Establish the rhythmic vitality of the opening theme clearly in rehearsals; this piece relies on the orchestra's collective commitment to its driving pulse.
- Shape the second theme with genuine legit, allowing the strings to sing through the lyrical material without losing the piece's forward momentum.
- In the development section, keep the energy focused rather than scattered; the transitions back to the original material will land with more impact.
- Use the exciting conclusion to showcase ensemble precision and unified dynamics as the piece builds to its climax.
How to use it
This works well as a contrasting piece on a concert that includes slower work, or as a festival selection where its clear dramatic arc and engaging rhythmic character will resonate with both judges and audiences. Its length and energy make it an ideal closing piece or strong opener for a full orchestra concert.
Skills your students will build
- Maintaining ensemble rhythmic integrity in highly rhythmic material
- Contrasting interpretive approaches between energetic and lyrical themes
- Responding to developmental writing and harmonic movement
- Building stamina through sustained rhythmic passages
- Balancing individual part awareness with collective ensemble sound