Summertime: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

$51.00 USD

Summertime: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Summertime: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-SOM04003
Price: 51.00 USD
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By George Gershwin, DuBose and Dorothy Heyward, and Ira Gershwin / arr. Bob Cerulli

Grade: 1

Item: 00-SOM04003

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You won't believe how full the ensemble will sound performing Gershwin's endeared classic. This fabled melody is now accessible for your beginning strings by Bob Cerulli. (2:13)

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Series: Pop Beginning String Orchestra

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 64

UPC: 654979068143

SKU: 00-SOM04003

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About the Composer: George Gershwin

George Gershwin (1898-1937) bridged the worlds of popular song, jazz, and concert music with unprecedented success. His gift for melody and harmonic sophistication made him one of the most performed American composers of the 20th century, and his influence on music education extends far beyond his lifetime through arrangements and adaptations of his most beloved works.

Gershwin's collaborations with lyricists DuBose Heyward, Dorothy Heyward, and his brother Ira produced some of the Great American Songbook's most enduring standards. For string educators, his accessible melodies and characterful harmonies offer students repertoire that sounds substantial while remaining pedagogically manageable.

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Why we love this

Bob Cerulli's arrangement captures the warmth and sophistication of Gershwin's original melody without sacrificing the character that makes this song immediately recognizable. Beginning orchestras will experience the thrill of playing a genuine masterwork that audiences love, and the Grade 1 writing ensures every player contributes meaningfully to a full, rich sound.

What to expect

Languid and lyrical, with the gentle melancholy of a lazy summer evening. The melody floats above supporting harmonies with a timeless quality that feels both nostalgic and immediate, inviting players and listeners alike into a moment of reflection.

Who it's for

Beginning string orchestras and mixed string ensembles looking for genuine concert repertoire that connects students to American musical tradition. This works beautifully for programs that value both accessibility and artistic substance.

How to get the most out of it

Shape the main melody with a gentle rise and fall; resist the urge to play it mechanically. Even at this level, phrasing distinguishes a performance from a read-through.
Balance the ensemble so the principal voice carries the tune clearly while inner parts remain present. In Grade 1 writing, every section becomes momentarily featured, so each group needs confidence in their contribution.
Take the time to listen for the warmth in the harmony underneath the melody. This arrangement rewards attention to blend and tone quality beyond the obvious line.

How to use it

This pairs naturally with other American standards and light concert fare, offering a sophisticated anchor to a pops-focused or Gershwin-themed concert. Its moderate length and Grade 1 accessibility make it ideal for spring programming when students have developed enough technical security to focus on musicality.

Skills your students will build

Phrasing longer melodic lines with shape and direction
Balancing ensemble texture to highlight and support the primary melody
Listening for harmonic richness and blend in supporting voices
Performing a recognized work with artistic awareness rather than technical survival