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The Elephant's Trumpet: Conductor Score & Parts

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The Elephant's Trumpet: Conductor Score & Parts

The Elephant's Trumpet: Conductor Score & Parts

By Clarence E. Barber

Item: 36-50250097
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Feature your young bassists! With glissandi and pizzicato in all parts, everyone has a chance to share in the fun. Using solid, on the string slides, the work features a bouncy, syncopated melody that is perfect for working on subdivision of the beat.

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Series: LudwigMasters Developing Strings
Publisher: Keiser Productions, Inc.
ISBN10: 1-63-361466-2
ISBN13: 978-1-63-361466-6
UPC: 654690526687
SKU: 36-50250097
Instrumentation: String Orchestra

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Why we love this

Barber crafts a piece that gives every section meaningful material, with young bassists stepping into the spotlight through glissandi and pizzicato figures that make them active storytellers rather than harmonic support. The syncopated melody demands rhythmic precision without overwhelming players still building their foundational skills, making rehearsal time productive for the entire ensemble.

What to expect

Bouncy, playful, and unexpectedly sophisticated for young players. The syncopation creates rhythmic momentum that carries the ensemble forward, while the glissandi add theatrical flair and the pizzicato gives everyone a chance to explore articulation with personality.

Who it's for

String orchestras in Grades 2-3 that want to build rhythmic independence and celebrate their developing musicians without sacrificing musical integrity. It works especially well for ensembles building confidence in younger or less experienced players by giving them featured responsibilities across the entire piece.

How to get the most out of it

  • Establish the subdivision of the beat through rhythmic precision drills before full rehearsal; mark the syncopated melody notes with a light pencil to clarify where the beat lands versus where the melody floats against it.
  • Practice glissandi slowly and deliberately, ensuring students move the finger with intention from start note to arrival note on the string. Record a single measure of a glissando passage and have students listen to their own sound without judgment.
  • Balance the pizzicato sections with attention to tone quality; pizzicato is a melodic choice here, not merely rhythmic accompaniment, so encourage plucked notes to sing with the same care as bowed passages.
  • Run separate bass rehearsals to build confidence before sectional run-throughs, ensuring the featured material receives the preparation it deserves and younger players experience success in their spotlight.

How to use it

Program this early in a concert or rehearsal sequence to energize the ensemble and build morale around shared success. It pairs well with more lyrical pieces in a developing strings concert, offering contrast while remaining appropriately challenging for the grade level.

Skills your students will build

  • Syncopated rhythms and subdivision of the beat
  • Solid glissandi on the string
  • Pizzicato tone quality and articulation
  • Ensemble balance across featured and supporting sections
  • Reading and executing rhythmic independence from the conductor

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