Saraband: Full Orchestra, Conductor Score & Parts

$85.00 USD

Saraband: Full Orchestra, Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Saraband: Full Orchestra, Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 36-A604890
Price: 85.00 USD
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By Leroy Anderson

Item: 36-A604890

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Blending the slow triple meter of a classical-era dance with a contemporary foxtrot, Leroy Anderson created his charming SARABAND. The first performance took place on May 27, 1948 with the Boston Pops Orchestra under the direction of Arthur Fiedler. The composer conducted the first recording with Decca Records on September 11, 1950. Instrumentation: 2+Picc.2.2.2: (3Sax-AAT): 4.3.3.1: Timp.Perc(3): Hp/Pno(Opt): Str(9.8.7.6.5 in set): Pno Cond Sc in set.

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Series: Kalmus Leroy Anderson Orchestra Series

Publisher: Keiser Productions, Inc.

UPC: 659859356518

SKU: 36-A604890

Instrumentation: 2+Picc.2.2.2: (3Sax-AAT): 4.3.3.1: Timp.Perc(3): Hp/Pno(Opt): Str(9.8.7.6.5 in set): Pno Cond Sc in set

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About the Composer: Leroy Anderson

Leroy Anderson (1908-1975) was an American composer and conductor who became the defining voice of American light orchestral music. Trained at Harvard and in Europe, Anderson possessed a gift for crafting melodies that felt both instantly memorable and genuinely sophisticated, earning him a devoted following among pops orchestras and concert audiences worldwide.

Anderson's prolific output includes nearly 150 compositions, many of which have become standards in the orchestral repertoire. His collaborations with Arthur Fiedler and the Boston Pops helped establish the model for American pops programming that continues to influence concert planning today.

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Why we love this

Anderson's gift for blending formal dance traditions with contemporary idioms gives Saraband an immediate appeal to orchestras seeking repertoire that feels both sophisticated and approachable. The piece demonstrates how a skilled composer can honor classical structures while speaking directly to modern ears, making it equally valuable for developing ensembles learning orchestration and for professional orchestras seeking audience-friendly program material.

What to expect

Saraband glides with the leisurely grace of a classical dance reimagined for the mid-20th century, warm and gently swinging rather than stiff or overly modernist. The piece has an almost gossamer quality, full of light and air, inviting both players and listeners into a moment of elegant entertainment.

Who it's for

Conductors programming full orchestra concerts need repertoire that balances musical substance with accessibility for audiences and performers alike. Saraband serves that need beautifully, offering an opportunity for orchestras of intermediate skill and above to explore American compositional craftsmanship while building a concert program that feels complete without becoming forbiddingly serious.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the woodwind colors carefully in the opening sections; Anderson's orchestration is transparent and rewards clarity in each choir rather than blended uniformity.
Maintain the characteristic lilt of triple meter without letting the piece meander; the foxtrot influences should keep the pulse dancing forward even at moderate tempos.
Shape phrases through dynamics and articulation rather than tempo fluctuation, preserving the elegant simplicity that makes this work memorable.
Ensure the saxophone section (AAT doubling) sits forward enough to be heard clearly without overwhelming the strings and woodwinds that carry primary melodic material.

How to use it

Place Saraband in the second or third position of a concert program, after an opening that establishes energy and focus. It makes an excellent palette-cleansing interlude between a substantial symphonic work and a finale, and pairs naturally with other Anderson compositions or with American ballet music from the same era.