Rite at Stonehenge: String Orchestra Conductor Score

$7.00 USD

Rite at Stonehenge: String Orchestra Conductor Score

Name: Rite at Stonehenge: String Orchestra Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-BSO9912C
Price: 7.00 USD
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By Elliot Del Borgo

Grade: 1

Item: 00-BSO9912C

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Stand amid the circle of huge, thunder-head gray monoliths of obscure origin, feel the alien presence that they seem to represent, and travel the bridge between their world and ours. Layers of sound propel this work from bold introduction to dynamic conclusion. Strong! (3:21) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Series: Belwin Beginning String Orchestra

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 8

UPC: 029156991819

SKU: 00-BSO9912C

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About the Composer: Elliot Del Borgo

Elliot Del Borgo is a prolific composer whose music has shaped beginning and intermediate string education for decades. His works for young orchestras balance accessibility with genuine musicality, proving that early-level repertoire need not sacrifice compositional integrity or engaging orchestration.

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Why we love this

Del Borgo captures something genuinely atmospheric here without resorting to complexity. The piece delivers the drama and sense of occasion that young musicians crave, with bold gestures and layered textures that feel substantial in performance, yet remains well within Grade 1 reach.

What to expect

Imagine stepping into an ancient, mysterious landscape shrouded in fog and strangeness. Bold gestures emerge from layers of shifting sound, creating an otherworldly tension that gradually resolves into affirmation. The music moves from unsettling contemplation to powerful declaration.

Who it's for

This conductor score is designed for string orchestra directors leading beginning ensembles. The piece engages Grade 1 players with evocative imagery and rewarding musical moments while remaining technically accessible for orchestras still building foundational ensemble skills.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the layered sections carefully during rehearsal; mark dynamics clearly in your parts so younger players understand when they're carrying the main line versus providing harmonic support.
Let the opening establish presence and weight. Encourage players to bow with full sound and conviction rather than rushing the tempo in the introduction.
Shape the dynamic arc across the full 3 minutes and 21 seconds. This piece needs forward momentum, but that momentum comes from phrasing choices, not tempo increases.
Rehearse the transitions between sections deliberately. Clear conducting will help students follow the journey from the alien atmosphere to the strong conclusion.

How to use it

Open a concert with this piece to establish an atmospheric mood and immediately capture audience attention. Its dramatic character and reasonable length (just over three minutes) make it ideal for pairing with contrasting repertoire on a mixed program.

Skills your students will build

Sustaining tone across multiple measures with consistent bow contact and pressure
Following layered orchestration where different sections carry primary and secondary material
Responding to dramatic dynamic contrasts and shaping phrases within a Grade 1 technical framework
Executing clean transitions between distinct musical sections
Playing with ensemble cohesion while maintaining individual part awareness