Sunday Song: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

$45.00 USD

Sunday Song: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Sunday Song: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-29757
Price: 45.00 USD
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By Randy Sabien

Grade: 3

Item: 00-29757

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This lovely and time-tested jazz ballad will provide easy access to jazz for your students. Because it is a ballad, the string parts sound more classical, so it is an easy way to slip into a jazz style without changing traditional techniques. Written-out solos are provided, but students may improvise them instead! The piece is dedicated to legendary jazz violinist Johnny Frigo, who was featured on the initial recording. (4:00)

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Series: Highland/Etling String Alternatives

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 72

UPC: 038081321370

SKU: 00-29757

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About the Composer: Randy Sabien

Randy Sabien has established himself as a composer and arranger with deep roots in both classical and jazz traditions. His work bridges these worlds intentionally, creating pieces that allow orchestral musicians to explore jazz vocabulary and phrasing without abandoning the technical foundations of their training.

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Why we love this

This piece solves a real pedagogical challenge: how to introduce jazz style to string players whose classical training emphasizes precision and traditional articulation. By casting a ballad in jazz language, Sabien lets students absorb swing feel and rubato through the music itself, and the included written-out solos give players a secure entry point before they're ready to improvise over changes.

What to expect

Warm and introspective, like overhearing a quiet conversation between old friends. The string writing sits in a comfortable register where violins and violas blend naturally, and the moderate tempo gives every note room to breathe and resonate with a mellow, sophisticated quality.

Who it's for

String orchestras at the intermediate level who are ready to explore jazz style but may lack experience with improvisation or swing phrasing. Directors seeking an accessible entry point into jazz repertoire will find the ballad form particularly inviting because it removes technical velocity barriers and focuses attention on tone production and musical expression.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the written solos against the accompaniment texture so the featured line carries above the ensemble without needing exaggerated dynamics.
Lean into the ballad's inherent flexibility; allow rubato and breathing room rather than metronomic precision, which will unlock the jazz feel more effectively than strict time-keeping.
If students choose to improvise the solo passages, establish the harmonic framework clearly in rehearsals before moving away from the written notes.
Let the string tone stay warm and singing throughout; avoid the crisp articulation that serves classical music, and instead emphasize legato phrasing and sustained vibrato.

How to use it

This fits naturally into a concert that celebrates the range of string repertoire, perhaps paired with a traditional classical work and a contemporary piece to show how strings speak across genres. The moderate length (4 minutes) makes it ideal as a program closer or as a standalone piece when you want to demonstrate your ensemble's versatility to an audience less familiar with jazz.