Shabbat Shalom: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

$55.00 USD

Shabbat Shalom: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Shabbat Shalom: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-31553
Price: 55.00 USD
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Klezmer Music for Strings

Traditional / arr. Susan C. Brown

Grade: 3.5

Item: 00-31553

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Klezmer music is especially suited for strings and piano. This vibrant piece with expressive melodic lines transforms into an up-tempo dance that continually gains momentum. Colors are added through the use of arco and pizzicato glissandi, tremolo, snap pizzicato and sul ponticello. This infectious tune works well in concert, festival or pops programs and will be a favorite for the musicians and audience alike. (2:30) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Series: Belwin Concert String Orchestra

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 128

UPC: 038081345963

SKU: 00-31553

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Why we love this

Brown's arrangement captures the essential character of klezmer music while making it genuinely playable for intermediate string orchestras. The orchestration uses pizzicato, glissandi, and sul ponticello techniques to create authentic textural variety without requiring advanced bowing skills, and the piece's building momentum gives conductors a clear dramatic arc to shape across 2 minutes 30 seconds.

What to expect

Warm, celebratory, and irresistibly energetic. The piece opens with expressive melodic storytelling that feels intimate, then transforms into an accelerating dance that builds contagious momentum and leaves both players and listeners exhilarated.

Who it's for

String orchestras at the Grade 3.5 level looking for repertoire that combines cultural substance with genuine ensemble engagement. This works well for directors who want their students to experience folk music traditions through authentic string writing rather than simplified arrangements.

How to get the most out of it

Establish the character of the opening melodic lines by balancing expressive phrasing in the violins against the rhythmic support of lower strings; the pizzicato accompaniment should sit back and create a foundation rather than compete for attention.
Work the tempo gradually upward through the piece during sectional rehearsals, marking the acceleration points in the score so players understand exactly where the momentum shift happens and can execute it together.
Clarify the articulation differences between arco sections and pizzicato passages; mark bowing clearly in parts and conduct with precision during transitions to keep the texture crisp and defined.
Rehearse the snap pizzicato and glissandi passages separately, as these require specific technique and confidence from players who may not use them frequently.

How to use it

Program this as a standalone concert feature or pair it with other folk-based works to create a thematic program around world music traditions. It also works exceptionally well as an energizing closer to a pops or family concert, where its infectious energy and audience appeal can shine.

Skills your students will build

Pizzicato articulation and rhythmic precision in supporting voices
Expressive solo playing in both fast and moderate tempos
String techniques including glissandi, tremolo, snap pizzicato, and sul ponticello
Tempo flexibility and ensemble control during accelerating passages
Cultural awareness of klezmer musical traditions and their harmonic language