Strictly Classics, Book 2: Conductor Comb Bound Book

This conductor's score gives you immediate access to 14 performance-ready arrangements that actually work for mixed-ability ensembles. The flexible format means you can pull out exactly what your group needs on any given rehearsal date, from a solo with piano to a full orchestral texture, without rewrites or substitutions.

Familiar melodies take on new dimension when your students discover they're playing real music from Vivaldi, Mozart, and Bach. There's a tangible lift in focus and pride when beginners realize they're performing actual repertoire, not just warming up.

String orchestra directors teaching second-year students who benefit from working with actual classical literature rather than original studies. The conductor's score is essential if you're managing multiple ensemble sizes within a single rehearsal or concert.

• Balance the texture based on your ensemble size. With smaller groups, you may need to double key voices or adjust internal part distribution to maintain harmonic clarity.
• Use the solo and duet options as sectional warm-ups before introducing the full ensemble version of a piece, building confidence and intonation in smaller units first.
• Pay attention to the transitions between different ensemble configurations within a single piece. Communicate clearly which students are playing in each section so entries and exits are clean.

Program these throughout the year as supplementary concert material alongside your core method book assignments. The 14 pieces give you enough variety to build a full concert segment, or use individual arrangements for preconcert rehearsals and student solo opportunities with ensemble accompaniment.

• Reading and performing across multiple ensemble textures (solo, duet, trio, full ensemble)
• Balancing and blending within small and large string groupings
• Interpreting classical style conventions (phrasing, articulation, dynamic contrast)
• Sight-reading accompanied by structured harmonic frameworks
• Confidence performing recognizable masterworks on second-year repertoire