Slane: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

$60.00 USD

Slane: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Slane: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 98-ST6226
Price: 60.00 USD
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Be Thou My Vision

By Soon Hee Newbold

Grade: 2

Item: 98-ST6226

$60.00

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Based on one of Ireland's most beloved melodies, this arrangement includes moments of solitude along with amazing expressions of passion. Brief solo opportunities exist for both Violin 1 and 2 before the entire ensemble comes together in a final, powerful statement. Absolutely stunning!

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Series: FJH Developing Strings

Publisher: The FJH Music Company, Inc.

UPC: 674398226900

SKU: 98-ST6226

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About the Composer: Soon Hee Newbold

Soon Hee Newbold brings a global musical perspective to every score she writes. A pianist from age five and violinist from seven, she performed as a concert artist across professional ensembles worldwide before establishing herself as a composer whose works span from elementary beginner groups to professional symphonies. Her music has graced stages at Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, and countless festivals and concert halls internationally.

Newbold's gift lies in weaving cultural and ethnic traditions into her compositions, informed by extensive travel and guest conducting across the United States, Europe, Asia, and beyond. Beyond concert music, her work extends into film scoring and recording projects in Hollywood. She is regularly invited as a clinician and keynote speaker, bringing her distinctive voice and deep knowledge of ensemble writing to music educators everywhere.

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Why we love this

Newbold respects the Grade 2 ensemble enough to give them real musical work. The architecture here matters: contrasting passages of restraint build genuine weight when the full sound arrives, and the individual violin solos feel earned rather than tacked on. For directors seeking repertoire that develops musicianship without scaling down the emotional impact, this is the kind of piece that reminds students why they play.

What to expect

Slane unfolds like a journey inward and then outward. The quieter passages draw listeners close, creating intimacy and vulnerability before the ensemble finds its collective voice. When that full sound emerges, the contrast gives it real power and presence.

Who it's for

Grade 2 string orchestras ready to tackle an arrangement with genuine musical substance. Students who have developed basic ensemble control and intonation will find plenty to work with here, while directors need a piece that programs well and holds up at festivals.

How to get the most out of it

Shape the solo passages with long-line thinking rather than note-by-note playing. Each violin soloist should understand the phrase arc of their moment before the tutti entrance.
Balance the orchestra against the soloists carefully during those transition moments. The accompanying voices shouldn't disappear, but they shouldn't overshadow the featured line either.
Let the final statement breathe. Resist the urge to rush into that powerful ending; give the ensemble time to lock in together and feel the weight of what they're building.

How to use it

Slot this into a concert where you want an emotional centerpiece that isn't a heavy technical lift. The solo opportunities give your strong players a moment to shine without fragmenting the ensemble focus, and the Irish melody resonates across general audiences. It also makes a striking festival selection at the Grade 2 level.