Rock Riffs: String Orchestra Conductor Score

$5.00 USD

Rock Riffs: String Orchestra Conductor Score

Name: Rock Riffs: String Orchestra Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 98-ST6254S
Price: 5.00 USD
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By Soon Hee Newbold

Grade: 1.5

Item: 98-ST6254S

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Let your hair down and rock out with this easy piece for strings! A fun syncopated groove with optional drum set forms the background for the infectious melody. First violins are introduced to low 2 and the rest of the ensemble has plenty to do. Stop chorus and all... this is hard rock-string style!

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Series: FJH Beginning Strings

Publisher: The FJH Music Company, Inc.

UPC: 241444565094

SKU: 98-ST6254S

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About the Composer: Soon Hee Newbold

Soon Hee Newbold draws on her multicultural background and extensive performance experience to create music that speaks across all levels of musicianship. A violinist and pianist from early childhood, she has performed as a concert artist in professional ensembles worldwide and brings that breadth of musical experience directly into her compositional voice.

Newbold's works are now standard repertoire in concert halls and school auditoriums alike, from Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center to classrooms across the United States and internationally. Her pieces appear regularly at the Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic and other major festivals, and her influence extends into film and recording work in Hollywood. She is a frequent guest clinician and speaker, sought out by orchestras and bands throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.

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Why we love this

Newbold gives young string players something they rarely get at this level: permission to have fun with the instrument. The syncopated groove and rock sensibility make this energizing enough to hold student interest while staying genuinely playable for Grade 1.5 ensembles. The optional drum set allows you to decide how much contemporary flavor you want to add to your concert.

What to expect

Immediate, infectious, and playful. The syncopated rhythms and rock inflection give this piece kinetic energy that engages both players and listeners. It swings with attitude while remaining entirely accessible to young musicians discovering that strings can sound contemporary and cool.

Who it's for

Young string orchestras ready to explore contemporary idioms and styles beyond traditional classical repertoire. This piece works for Grade 1.5 ensembles that want to experience music with swagger and modern sensibility while staying within their technical comfort zone.

How to get the most out of it

Keep the syncopated rhythms tight and locked together; if your ensemble tends to drag, work the accompanying voices separately before bringing them into the full texture.
The optional drum set should sit in a pocket just behind the beat to let the string rhythms anchor the groove and shine.
Balance the infectious melody against the supporting figures; first violins should sing through without overpowering the rhythmic interplay beneath them.
Emphasize the rock character through articulation choices. Short, crisp bowing for staccato figures drives the energy forward.

How to use it

Program this as a concert opener or closer to shift the energy and show off your orchestra's versatility. It pairs well with a traditional concerto or suite because it demonstrates breadth of style and gives audiences a fresh perspective on what string orchestras can do. The novelty appeal makes it ideal for community concerts where you want to draw younger listeners or families new to orchestra.