Stille, Stille, Stille: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
Arranged by James Curnow
Grade: 2-3
Item: 35-PK00117118
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Stille, Stille, Stille - Full Score | $6.00 | |
| Stille, Stille, Stille - Violin 1 | $7.00 | |
| Stille, Stille, Stille - Violin 2 | $7.00 | |
| Stille, Stille, Stille - Violin 3 (Viola Treble Clef) | $7.00 | |
| Stille, Stille, Stille - Viola | $7.00 | |
| Stille, Stille, Stille - Cello | $7.00 | |
| Stille, Stille, Stille - Bass | $7.00 | |
| Stille, Stille, Stille - Piano | $7.00 | |
| Stille, Stille, Stille - Percussion 1 | $7.00 | |
| Stille, Stille, Stille - Percussion 2 | $7.00 |
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Description
This German carol continues to appeal to all audiences with its melodic simplicity and adaptability to instrumental settings. James Curnow's arrangement is skilled in every way, offering a superb program choice for your holiday program. Dur: 3:00
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00117118
More about this title
About the Arranger: James Curnow
James Curnow stands among the most prolific composers and arrangers in American music education, with a catalog spanning wind band, brass ensemble, and string orchestra literature. His gift for crafting accessible yet musically substantial arrangements has made him essential to school music programs nationwide.
Why we love this
Curnow respects the carol's essential character while writing string parts that sit naturally across the ensemble. The arrangement breathes at three minutes, avoiding the overstuffed feeling that can plague holiday pieces; instead, it lets the melody speak with genuine warmth.
What to expect
The carol unfolds with quiet restraint, inviting singers and listeners into a moment of reflection. Its simplicity carries weight: the same directness that made the original text meaningful centuries ago translates immediately to audiences, whether the piece appears as a standalone selection or alongside your full winter concert.
Who it's for
String orchestras at the intermediate level will find reliable technical writing here; students focus on tone and phrasing rather than wrestling with the notes. Directors programming mixed holiday concerts appreciate a piece that honors tradition without demanding extended rehearsal time.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the melody between first and second violins so neither section dominates. The supporting voices underneath carry harmonic color that gets buried if the top line pushes too hard.
- Shape the piece as though it's a gentle conversation rather than a formal declaration. Slight rubato in the opening measures helps listeners settle into the carol's reflective mood.
- Ensure cellos and basses articulate their accompanying figures with light, even bowing. Overstated staccato work makes the accompaniment sound dutiful instead of supportive.
How to use it
Place this early in your holiday concert to establish an intimate mood before moving into brisker repertoire. It pairs exceptionally well with choral arrangements of other German carols, creating a unified thematic block that needs minimal rehearsal overlap with your singers.
Skills your students will build
- Tone production and phrase shaping in a lyrical context
- Maintaining rhythmic precision in accompanying figures while supporting the melody
- Balancing ensemble sound across multiple voice parts
- Sustaining the musical line through longer note values