Swing There, Done That: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

$55.00 USD

Swing There, Done That: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Swing There, Done That: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 98-ST6093
Price: 55.00 USD
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By Martin Norgaard

Grade: 2.5

Item: 98-ST6093

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Jazz composer and violinist Martin Norgaard offers this exciting new swing composition for your orchestra. Celli and basses get a chance to shine on the melody at the beginning of the piece. Solo sheets are provided for every instrument and you are free to "open this one up" to encourage improvisation. Optional drum set is included to help with the style and mood. A great change of pace for your next program, and an ideal way to incorporate the National Standards into a musical setting!

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Series: FJH Developing Strings

Publisher: The FJH Music Company, Inc.

UPC: 674398218042

SKU: 98-ST6093

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About the Composer: Martin Norgaard

Martin Norgaard is a jazz composer and violinist whose work bridges classical training and jazz idiom. His compositions for string ensembles bring authentic swing language and improvisational thinking into educational settings, making jazz style accessible to young players without sacrificing musical integrity.

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Why we love this

Norgaard writes swing that sounds like swing, not a watered-down approximation. The structural choice to spotlight celli and basses on the melody is both musically smart and psychologically smart for your young players, giving low strings a moment in the sun. The built-in improvisation framework and optional drum set make this a genuine stylistic departure that still sits comfortably at Grade 2.5.

What to expect

Bright, conversational, and relaxed. The piece swings with genuine groove rather than stiffness, and the opening spotlight on the lower strings gives it an unexpectedly warm, intimate quality before the full ensemble energy takes over.

Who it's for

String orchestras at the middle school or early high school level looking to diversify their concert repertoire with contemporary jazz writing. This works equally well for groups exploring improvisation for the first time and ensembles seeking a stylistically authentic but technically manageable swing piece.

How to get the most out of it

Establish the swing feel early in sectionals by listening to authentic swing recordings together; emphasize the lilting, behind-the-beat quality that distinguishes swing articulation from straight eighth notes.
Use the solo sheets to invite volunteering improvisers, but frame it as an optional creative opportunity rather than a test; even one player experimenting per performance builds ensemble confidence in the style.
Balance the drum set so it colors the rhythm section without drowning out the strings; the percussion should anchor the groove while allowing the melodic lines to remain the primary focus.

How to use it

Place this strategically in a concert to shift the mood and energy. It pairs well before or after a traditional classical piece to demonstrate range, or use it as a spring or end-of-year program closer that celebrates the ensemble's stylistic versatility and growth.