Snow Day Sleddin': String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
By Stephen Bulla
Grade: 2-3
Item: 35-PK00325619
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Snow Day Sleddin' - Full Score | $6.00 | |
| Snow Day Sleddin' - Violin 1 | $7.00 | |
| Snow Day Sleddin' - Violin 2 | $7.00 | |
| Snow Day Sleddin' - Violin 3 (Viola Treble Clef) | $7.00 | |
| Snow Day Sleddin' - Viola | $7.00 | |
| Snow Day Sleddin' - Cello | $7.00 | |
| Snow Day Sleddin' - Bass | $7.00 | |
| Snow Day Sleddin' - Piano | $7.00 | |
| Snow Day Sleddin' - Percussion | $7.00 |
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A lighthearted winter or holiday tune that's quick and easy to learn.
Dur: 2:00 (Grade 2)
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00325619
More about this title
About the Composer: Stephen Bulla
Stephen Bulla is a prolific composer and arranger whose catalog spans concert band, wind ensemble, orchestra, and string orchestra settings. His work is characterized by accessibility without sacrificing musical substance, making him a trusted voice in music education publishing for over three decades. Bulla's output ranges from straightforward early-level pieces to sophisticated concert works, and he demonstrates a particular gift for writing music that engages students while respecting their developing skills.
Why we love this
Bulla captures the joy of winter play without resorting to heavy-handed arrangements or predictable melodic clichés. The two-minute runtime and Grade 2 accessibility make this instantly teachable, yet the orchestration carries genuine charm and seasonal warmth that makes it feel like a real concert piece, not a throwaway novelty.
What to expect
Brisk and spirited, with the kind of infectious melody that makes listeners smile. The orchestration sparkles with the kind of transparent, bright colors you get from strings alone, evoking the crisp air and simple happiness of a winter day outdoors.
Who it's for
Any string orchestra director seeking a genuine crowd-pleaser for winter or holiday concerts that won't consume rehearsal time on difficult technique. This works equally well for middle school orchestras still building fundamental skills and advanced elementary ensembles ready for ensemble repertoire beyond unison.
How to get the most out of it
- Maintain rhythmic clarity in the lower strings; this novelty piece depends on a clean, steady pulse to land its playful character.
- Shape the melodic phrases with slight dynamic rises and falls rather than playing at one level throughout; let the tune breathe like it's being sung.
- Balance the treble line so it projects clearly without drowning out inner parts; younger orchestras sometimes push the first violins too hard in folk-tune textures.
- Encourage a light, bouncy articulation in the bowed attacks; picture the energy of kids actually moving, not standing still.
How to use it
Slot this into a holiday or winter concert as a palate-cleansing encore or mid-concert moment of levity between heavier selections. It also works beautifully in a pops-style program or as an opener for a young orchestra concert where you want to build confidence and audience connection quickly.
Skills your students will build
- Ensemble balance and blend in a multi-part texture
- Reading and executing articulation markings (staccato, legato) with style
- Maintaining rhythmic precision in a fast tempo
- Shaping and phrasing short melodic lines
- Responding to conducting gestures in a light, character-driven context