Rigaudon: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

$40.00 USD

Rigaudon: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Rigaudon: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-38391
Price: 40.00 USD
Availability: InStock

By André Campra / arr. Douglas E. Wagner

Grade: 1

Item: 00-38391

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This familiar instrumental excerpt from Campra's opera, Idoménée, is a natural confidence builder for young players. Beginning with a simple ostinato in the low strings, the arrangement flows gracefully into the main theme. This theme occurs three times in the work, each time exactly as the first, thereby saving rehearsal minutes and hastening the learning process. A perfect first ensemble piece! This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Series: Belwin Very Beginning String Orchestra

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 66

UPC: 038081430188

SKU: 00-38391

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About the Composer: André Campra

André Campra (1660-1744) was a French Baroque composer and priest whose operas and instrumental works shaped the French musical style of his era. His graceful melodic writing and clear orchestration made his music accessible to performers across skill levels, a quality that has kept his works in use for centuries.

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Why we love this

Douglas E. Wagner's arrangement strips away unnecessary complexity while preserving the elegance of Campra's original melody. The repeating theme structure means your ensemble learns one strong musical idea and performs it three times with growing confidence, turning rehearsal efficiency into genuine artistic gain.

What to expect

The Rigaudon carries the courtly grace of the Baroque with an almost dance-like poise. The low string ostinato creates a gentle forward motion, while the main theme unfolds as if a dancer has entered the room with unhurried elegance.

Who it's for

This piece serves young string orchestras ready to move beyond unison playing into genuine ensemble coordination. It works equally well as an early-year confidence builder or a concert opener that sets a refined, accomplished tone.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the opening ostinato in the low strings; it should anchor the texture without overwhelming the sound once the main theme enters.
Shape the main theme with a gentle arch rather than playing it mechanically. Each of the three statements can vary slightly in dynamics or articulation to sustain interest.
Watch for clarity in the transition from ostinato to theme. A slight breath or lift helps the listener hear where the main idea begins.
Use the repetition strategically in rehearsal. After the ensemble locks the theme the first time, drilling variations in tempo or dynamic emphasis teaches ensemble awareness without tedium.

How to use it

Open a concert with this piece to establish a polished beginning without technical risk. It also pairs naturally on a program of Baroque or early Classical works, or serve it as a contest piece where straightforward musicality and clean ensemble balance will impress adjudicators.

Skills your students will build

Sustaining a rhythmic ostinato across multiple measures without rushing or dragging
Balancing melody and accompaniment in the same chord voicing
Performing the same musical phrase with consistency across three consecutive statements
Responding to conducting cues for transitions between textural sections
Listening to ensemble intonation in slow-moving harmonic changes