Springing: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
By Peter Sciaino
Grade: 2
Item: 98-PK-RWS2382
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Springing: Score | $10.00 | |
| Springing: 1st Violin | $5.99 | |
| Springing: 2nd Violin | $5.99 | |
| Springing: Viola | $5.99 | |
| Springing: Cello | $5.99 | |
| Springing: String Bass | $5.99 |
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Description
This lively and thematic selection utilizes repeated moving eighth note figures that provide an excellent opportunity for technique building at this level. Inspired by Vivaldi's "Spring" (Concerto No. 1 in E major, Op. 8, RV 269), Springing serves as an excellent conduit to the exploration of the original masterwork. The joyous melody and buoyant texture conjure images of the season's earliest blooming flowers making it a perfect choice for spring concerts!
Original Item#: RWS-2382-00
Original Item#: RWS-2382-00
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Additional Details
Series:
RWS - Developing Strings
Publisher:
RWS Music Company
SKU:
98-PK-RWS2382
More about this title
Why we love this
Sciaino threads the needle between accessibility and musical substance here. Grade 2 orchestras often struggle to find pieces that feel genuinely spirited rather than simplified, and this one trades nothing essential for its technical approachability. The connection to Vivaldi opens a natural bridge to the Baroque standard, making it as useful for repertoire study as it is for spring programming.
What to expect
Bright, springtime energy unfolds through gently propulsive eighth-note movement. The piece captures the restless joy of seasonal renewal—not heavy or serious, but animated and full of forward momentum.
Who it's for
Grade 2 string orchestras preparing for spring concerts or looking for accessible music that doesn't sacrifice musical integrity. This works equally well for groups exploring connections between contemporary and Baroque repertoire.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the eighth-note figures rhythmically before adding expressive shaping. These repeated patterns are the piece's heartbeat, and ensemble precision here lifts everything else.
- Shape the melody through dynamic contour rather than tempo fluctuation. Let the buoyant texture breathe at a steady tempo while the first violins paint the phrase arc.
- Balance the accompaniment voices so the repeated figures support rather than crowd the line. Section balance matters more at this level than at advanced grades.
How to use it
Program this as a concert opener or contrast piece between weightier selections. Its modest technical demands also make it ideal for festival competition when your students need a confidence-building performance slot.
Skills your students will build
- Rhythmic precision in sustained eighth-note figures
- Ensemble balance between melody and accompanying voices
- Stylistic interpretation of Baroque-inspired melodic material
- Dynamic control and phrase shaping within accessible ranges