Sagebrush: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
By James Curnow
Grade: 2
Item: 35-PK00276895
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Sagebrush - Conductor Score (Full Score) | $7.50 | |
| Sagebrush - Violin 1 | $7.00 | |
| Sagebrush - Violin 2 | $7.00 | |
| Sagebrush - Violin 3 (Viola Treble Clef) | $7.00 | |
| Sagebrush - Viola | $7.00 | |
| Sagebrush - Cello | $7.00 | |
| Sagebrush - Bass | $7.00 | |
| Sagebrush - Piano | $7.00 | |
| Sagebrush - Percussion 1 | $7.00 | |
| Sagebrush - Percussion 2 | $7.00 |
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Description
In the style of a lively hoedown, here is an entertaining fast-paced number that's fun to perform and will sound great with string ensembles. There is plenty of built in contrasts and easy fiddle styling to give it a true Americana feel. A perfect change of pace! Dur: 1:25
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00276895
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About the Composer: James Curnow
James Curnow has spent decades crafting accessible, engaging works for student ensembles across all instrumental families. His prolific output includes concert band, wind ensemble, and string orchestra pieces that balance musical substance with performability, making him a staple in school music programs nationwide.
Why we love this
Curnow nails the challenge of making Grade 2 repertoire genuinely fun without sacrificing musical interest. The built-in contrasts keep both players and audiences engaged, while the fiddle styling grounds the piece in authentic Americana rather than feeling like a generic folk arrangement.
What to expect
Sagebrush captures the infectious energy of a Western frontier gathering. The fast pace and driving rhythms give it momentum, while the fiddle styling and contrast sections create an atmosphere that's both playful and musically satisfying.
Who it's for
String orchestras at the Grade 2 level looking for repertoire with genuine personality and American roots. This works equally well for intermediate groups seeking a concert opener or a fun change of pace during festival season.
How to get the most out of it
- Lean into the rhythmic drive of the hoedown accompaniment. The character lives in crisp articulation and energetic bow strokes, not in rushing the tempo.
- Shape the melodic lines with the easy fiddle styling in mind. Listen to traditional bluegrass or Western swing recordings to hear how phrasing breathes in this idiom.
- Explore the dynamic contrasts Curnow provides. These shifts between sections prevent the piece from feeling static and give players something to play toward.
- Balance transparency in the arrangement so every section can be heard. At this level, students often struggle to play both accurately and softly, so rehearse soft passages with particular attention.
How to use it
Use this as a concert opener to set an upbeat tone, or program it alongside folk-inspired works to build a thematic concert. Its brisk 1:25 duration makes it ideal for a secondary piece in a longer concert or festival performance where you need something energetic but not demanding.
Skills your students will build
- Playing with stylistic ornamentation and fiddle articulation patterns
- Maintaining rhythmic precision in fast-moving accompaniment figures
- Responding to dynamic and textural contrasts within a single piece
- Ensemble balance and clarity in faster tempos