Scherzo Pastiche: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
By Keith Christopher
Grade: 2
Item: 35-PK00175718
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Scherzo Pastiche - Full Score | $6.00 | |
| Scherzo Pastiche - Violin 1 | $7.00 | |
| Scherzo Pastiche - Violin 2 | $7.00 | |
| Scherzo Pastiche - Violin 3 (Viola Treble Clef) | $7.00 | |
| Scherzo Pastiche - Viola | $7.00 | |
| Scherzo Pastiche - Cello | $7.00 | |
| Scherzo Pastiche - Bass | $7.00 | |
| Scherzo Pastiche - Piano | $7.00 | |
| Scherzo Pastiche - Percussion 1 | $7.00 | |
| Scherzo Pastiche - Percussion 2 | $7.00 |
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Description
Composer Keith Christopher has penned an ideal teaching piece that's also a delightful performance work. Centered around scale-based melodies and diatonic harmony, it also features tasteful pizzicato sections. Dur: 1:55
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00175718
More about this title
About the Composer: Keith Christopher
Keith Christopher has built a prolific career as a composer and arranger with deep roots in Nashville's music community. Since 1992, he has received annual recognition from ASCAP, and his accolades include a Gold Record for "A Merry Christmas with Brass" with The Dallas Brass and a Dove Award for the choral collection "More Songs for Praise and Worship."
Christopher's catalog spans hundreds of published works across choir, band, and orchestra, performed by ensembles worldwide. Beyond composition, he has produced over a thousand recordings for music publishers and authored the children's book "The First Christmas Night." He and his wife, Tammy, live in the Nashville area.
Why we love this
Christopher understands exactly what string directors need at Grade 2: accessible melodic writing that still engages audiences. The scale-based construction keeps learning manageable while the pizzicato moments and diatonic harmony give students real textural variety to explore without overwhelming technique.
What to expect
This piece radiates charm through its simplicity. Scale-driven melodies unfold with clarity, and the pizzicato writing adds playfulness without sacrificing musical integrity. The diatonic harmonic language feels fresh rather than quaint.
Who it's for
String orchestras at the early intermediate level will find both accessible pedagogy and genuine musical substance here. Directors seeking a solid concert opener or a work to program alongside more demanding repertoire have a natural fit.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the scale-based phrases with gentle dynamic swells rather than playing them as mechanical sequences. Let the melody breathe.
- Balance the pizzicato sections cleanly by having players anchor their left hands on the fingerboard for consistent articulation and tone.
- Keep the work's modest duration (1:55) in mind when pacing rehearsals. The brevity rewards efficient sectional focus on tricky transitions.
How to use it
Open a concert with this work to establish an approachable, confident tone early. Its moderate length also makes it ideal for a festival or chamber concert where multiple ensembles perform back-to-back.
Skills your students will build
- Phrasing within scalar melodic lines
- Consistent pizzicato articulation and tone
- Reading diatonic harmony with independence in multiple voices
- Balancing melody and accompaniment texture