Song Of The Willow: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
By John Moss
Grade: 2-3
Item: 35-PK00143662
$35.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Song Of The Willow - Full Score | $6.00 | |
| Song Of The Willow - Violin 1 | $7.00 | |
| Song Of The Willow - Violin 2 | $7.00 | |
| Song Of The Willow - Violin 3 (Viola T.C.) | $7.00 | |
| Song Of The Willow - Viola | $7.00 | |
| Song Of The Willow - Cello | $7.00 | |
| Song Of The Willow - Bass | $7.00 | |
| Song Of The Willow - Piano | $7.00 | |
| Song Of The Willow - Percussion 1 | $7.00 | |
| Song Of The Willow - Percussion 2 | $7.00 |
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Description
Here's a flowing, gentle tune perfectly suited for younger string groups from the pen of composer John Moss. Skilled part writing with interesting lines for each section has always been a feature of John's work, evident once again with this new publication for both teaching and performance. Dur: 2:00
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00143662
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Why we love this
Moss writes string parts that actually sound like string writing, not arrangements of wind band ideas. Each section gets material that sits comfortably on the instruments while maintaining musical interest, which means students stay engaged instead of grinding through unison passages. At this grade level, that balance between pedagogical clarity and genuine compositional craft is rare.
What to expect
The piece unfolds with the quiet grace of a willow branch moving in soft wind. Flowing melodic lines and transparent orchestration create a calm, introspective mood without ever feeling static or listless.
Who it's for
String orchestras in grades 2 and 3 that need repertoire with substance beyond simple unison melodies. Directors building programs where every player has something meaningful to contribute will appreciate the part-writing here.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the opening melody with a slight crescendo into the phrase apex, then let it settle back. Young players often play through the high points without direction; a gentle visual cue helps them hear the architecture.
- Check that your second violins aren't overshadowing the first violin line in the middle section. Balance this texture by having them practice separately to lock their intonation, then bring them in at a slightly lighter dynamic.
- Allow a breath between distinct musical sections without stopping the pulse. This piece rewards a conductor who shapes it like a song rather than marking time.
How to use it
This works beautifully as a concert opener or closer, especially in a program pairing classical and contemporary string writing. Its two-minute duration makes it an ideal opener before a longer work, or a reflective moment between contrasting pieces.
Skills your students will build
- Sustained legato phrasing across multiple measures
- Balancing individual lines within homophonic texture
- Responding to subtle dynamic shaping and conductor gesture
- Intonation in ensemble settings with distributed melodic material