Super Sleuth: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
By Thom Sharp
Grade: 2.5
Item: 35-PK01498817
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Super Sleuth - Full Score | $7.00 | |
| Super Sleuth - Violin 1 | $2.50 | |
| Super Sleuth - Violin 2 | $2.50 | |
| Super Sleuth - Viola | $2.50 | |
| Super Sleuth - Violoncello | $2.50 | |
| Super Sleuth - Double Bass | $2.50 | |
| Super Sleuth - Drum Set | $2.50 |
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Description
SUPER SLEUTH is a funky blues in the key of D minor. Theres lots of call and response action between sections to keep it interesting. The melody and background ideas are presented in variation form before coming back together for the final refrain ending with the sleuth-i-est final chord. A drum set part is included to give your performance an extra kick.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK01498817
More about this title
Why we love this
Sharp writes with a clear ear for what strings can do rhythmically and texturally. The call and response architecture keeps every section engaged rather than sidelining players into accompanying roles, and the inclusion of a drum set part signals that this is contemporary music making without feeling precious about it.
What to expect
Cool and casual on the surface, but with enough rhythmic sophistication underneath to keep players honest. The blues foundation gives it an easy groove while the call and response sections create dynamic dialogue that feels conversational and alive.
Who it's for
String orchestras in the intermediate range who want to expand beyond traditional classical repertoire without sacrificing musical substance. This works equally well for concert programming or as an ensemble morale builder that still demands real musicianship.
How to get the most out of it
- Anchor the rhythmic groove in the drum set and bass line before layering in the upper strings. A solid foundation lets the call and response sections land with punch.
- Treat the variation form as an opportunity to reshape tone colors and articulation with each statement. Different instrumental combinations should sound distinctly voiced, not like repetition.
- Lock the final refrain with crisp attacks. The 'sleuth-i-est final chord' needs unanimous clarity to land its intended humor and impact.
- Bring out the blues inflections in the melody line. Slight scoops and bends make the funky character authentic rather than stiff.
How to use it
Place this alongside lighter contemporary works to create a concert section with modern flavor, or pair it with a more serious classical selection to demonstrate your ensemble's range. The clear Grade 2.5 difficulty makes it a confident closer for a concert where you want to leave audiences with energy and joy.
Skills your students will build
- Blues idiom and swing feel
- Call and response ensemble coordination
- Rhythmic precision in groove based material
- Variation form listening and performance
- Integration with non-string instruments (drum set)
- Blues phrasing and articulation