Sonata Vivant: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
By Elliot Del Borgo
Grade: 2
Item: 00-PK-0000301
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Sonata Vivant: Score | $9.00 | |
| Sonata Vivant: 1st Violin | $5.99 | |
| Sonata Vivant: 2nd Violin | $5.99 | |
| Sonata Vivant: 3rd Violin (Viola [TC]) | $5.99 | |
| Sonata Vivant: Viola | $5.99 | |
| Sonata Vivant: Cello | $5.99 | |
| Sonata Vivant: String Bass | $5.99 | |
| Sonata Vivant: Piano Accompaniment | $5.99 |
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Description
You won't believe the sound your strings will get with this wonderful new piece by master composer Elliot Del Borgo! Rich and full-sounding, this is the perfect piece to start off your school year with energy and excitement. Also a great contest piece. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
Don't just read it, hear it, play along with it, and watch your students grow with it. In MakeMusic Cloud, Sonata Vivant: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts comes alive with professional accompaniment, adjustable tempo, and built-in practice tools that turn solo practice into real progress.
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Additional Details
Series:
Highland/Etling String Orchestra
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
72
SKU:
00-PK-0000301
More about this title
About the Composer: Elliot Del Borgo
Elliot Del Borgo is a prolific composer whose works span band, orchestra, and chamber ensembles. He has built a reputation for writing accessible yet musically sophisticated pieces that engage student musicians while maintaining the integrity of the material. His compositions are staples in school music programs across the country, known for their clarity of orchestration and immediate appeal to young performers.
Del Borgo's catalog reflects deep understanding of what works in the rehearsal room. He writes with attention to balance, achievable technique, and genuine musical substance, making his pieces valuable additions to any director's library at multiple grade levels.
Why we love this
Del Borgo delivers a Grade 2 piece that sounds genuinely professional without requiring advanced technical demands. The orchestration sits well across all string sections, allowing your ensemble to produce that full, resonant sound that motivates students and impresses audiences. It works equally well as an opening concert selection or a contest entry, giving you programming flexibility.
What to expect
Sonata Vivant opens with energy and brightness, inviting players into a piece that feels substantial from the first moment. The writing breathes naturally, with clear phrases that allow string players to shape the music expressively while maintaining the rhythmic drive suggested by the title.
Who it's for
This piece is ideal for middle or high school string orchestras ready for Grade 2 repertoire with concert and festival aspirations. Directors seeking a piece that builds enthusiasm at the start of the year while maintaining musical credibility will find this particularly valuable. Student violinists, violists, cellists, and bass players working on balanced ensemble sound and lyrical phrasing all benefit from this material.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the melodic voices across first violins, seconds, and violas so the primary theme remains clear while the accompaniment provides harmonic support.
- Pay attention to the conductor parts regarding dynamic shape; small crescendos and diminuendos create forward motion and prevent static passages.
- Ensure rhythmic precision in the rhythmic figures that appear throughout; Grade 2 clarity in ensemble rhythm pays dividends in performance quality.
How to use it
Open your fall concert or festival appearance with this piece to establish momentum and audience engagement. Its contest suitability makes it a strong choice for adjudicated events where you want to demonstrate ensemble quality and musicality at an intermediate level. The 72-page score and parts set provides flexibility whether you're working with a full section or modified instrumentation.
Skills your students will build
- Balancing melodic and accompanying voices within the string section
- Responding to conductor cues for dynamic shape and phrasing
- Maintaining rhythmic precision across independent string parts
- Producing resonant, blended tone quality in ensemble passages