Romantic Masters: Score
Arr. Bob Cerulli
Grade: 2.5
Item: 00-PR-0002761
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Description
True teaching repertoire! Each movement can stand alone or be played as a suite. Opportunities for technical development range from learning positions, to extended position for celli, to chromatic alterations. Many, many opportunities to reinforce your curriculum in "Morning Prayer" by Tchaikovsky, "Waltz" by Franz Schubert and "The Wild Horseman" by Robert Schumann!
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Additional Details
Series:
Belwin Beginning String Orchestra
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
144
SKU:
00-PR-0002761
More about this title
About the Arranger: Bob Cerulli
Bob Cerulli trained at the Curtis Institute of Music, where he studied double bass with Roger Scott, and earned degrees in music education from the University of the Arts and conducting from the College of New Jersey. He performed as Principal Bass for several regional orchestras including the Greater Trenton Symphony and the Delaware Valley Philharmonic, and freelanced throughout Philadelphia and Atlantic City with Broadway productions and renowned composers including Henry Mancini, Bill Conti, and Michel Legrand.
Cerulli's own compositions have been performed by major orchestras, including his work Celebration by the Philadelphia Orchestra. After 29 years teaching music in public schools, he has served on the faculty at Rowan College at Burlington County and regularly conducted orchestral reading sessions at regional festivals, bringing deep classroom experience to his arrangements for young musicians.
Why we love this
Cerulli understands what beginning string orchestras need because he spent three decades in school music classrooms. Each piece works independently or as part of a cohesive suite, giving you flexibility in programming while the technical progression across movements (positions, extended techniques, chromatic work) naturally scaffolds student development without feeling forced.
What to expect
This collection captures the lyrical warmth and dramatic flair of the Romantic era in forms young musicians can grasp. "Morning Prayer" opens with quiet reverence; the Schubert Waltz dances with elegant phrasing; "The Wild Horseman" gallops with energy and character, each piece evoking the period's expressive style while remaining fully accessible.
Who it's for
String orchestra directors teaching Grades 2 to 3 who want to expose students to genuine classical masterworks without oversimplifying the music. These arrangements reward careful preparation and offer meaningful technical challenges that align with curriculum goals in position work and intonation.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the violin parts carefully in "Morning Prayer," where the melody sits in both upper and lower violins at different moments; mark cues in rehearsal to ensure the primary line emerges without drowning out countermelody.
- In the Schubert Waltz, establish a clear, buoyant pulse in the viola and cello foundation; this piece lives or dies by the rhythmic confidence of the lower strings.
- Use "The Wild Horseman" as an opportunity to lock articulation; the character depends on crisp, unified bow strokes across the entire section.
- Record a rehearsal and listen back for intonation trouble spots, especially in the chromatic passages; having students hear their own progress builds confidence as they develop position accuracy.
How to use it
Program the complete three-movement suite as a concert opener to set a sophisticated, engaging tone, or use individual pieces as standalone works throughout the year as your students develop the technical skills each demands. The variety makes these particularly strong for festival or contest settings where a balanced program is essential.
Skills your students will build
- Reading and performing in multiple positions (first, second, and extended positions)
- Playing chromatic alterations with accurate intonation
- Sustaining lyrical lines with control and consistent tone quality
- Coordinating bow technique across the ensemble for unified articulation
- Understanding phrasing and character interpretation in classical masterworks