Shenandoah: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
Arranged by Bob Krogstad
Grade: 3-4
Item: 35-PK00117333
$55.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah - Full Score | $7.50 | |
| Shenandoah - Violin 1 | $7.00 | |
| Shenandoah - Violin 2 | $7.00 | |
| Shenandoah - Violin 3 (Viola Treble Clef) | $7.00 | |
| Shenandoah - Viola | $7.00 | |
| Shenandoah - Cello | $7.00 | |
| Shenandoah - Bass | $7.00 | |
| Shenandoah - Piano | $7.00 |
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Bob Krogstad's skilled writing for strings is unmatched in its creativity and effectiveness. This sensitive setting of the beloved American folk tune is filled with Bob's artistic melodic treatment, harmonic freshness, and superb orchestration. A beautiful program piece that will highlight any concert or festival perfromance. Dur: 3:30
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00117333
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About the Arranger: Bob Krogstad
Bob Krogstad has spent decades crafting orchestral arrangements that balance technical accessibility with genuine musicality. His string writing reflects a deep understanding of what young musicians can accomplish when given parts that challenge them thoughtfully rather than overwhelm them.
Why we love this
Krogstad takes a melody that students know and builds something that feels entirely fresh. The harmonic language here moves beyond the simple folk tune treatment, giving advanced middle school and early high school orchestras a piece that sounds mature and sophisticated without demanding virtuosity they don't yet possess.
What to expect
Quiet dignity wrapped in warm harmonies. The familiar melody sits comfortably in your ear while the orchestration creates moments of unexpected richness, turning a folk tune into something contemplative and graceful.
Who it's for
String orchestra directors working with Grade 3 to 4 players who want a program piece that feels polished and moving without straining technical resources. This works equally well for young ensembles ready to develop interpretive maturity or for more advanced groups seeking something lyrical and reflective.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the main melody against the inner voices. Krogstad layers supporting material that enriches rather than buries the tune, so each section needs to listen actively and adjust their volume based on what's happening around them.
- Shape the phrases with gentle rubato rather than metronomic steadiness. The arrangement's sensitivity comes through when you allow the music to breathe at key moments.
- Let the viola and cello lines speak clearly in the inner sections. These voices carry harmonic color that defines Krogstad's approach, so they should never disappear into the texture.
How to use it
Pair this with a faster or more energetic work to give your concert shape and breathing room. Its three and a half minute length makes it ideal for a mid-program transition moment, allowing your audience to settle into focus before moving into heavier repertoire.
Skills your students will build
- Balancing melody against supporting harmonic material
- Listening to adjacent voice lines and adjusting blend
- Shaping longer phrases with sensitive dynamic control
- Understanding how folk material can support artistic reharmonization
- Maintaining rhythmic steadiness while allowing interpretive flexibility