The Morning Bus Ride: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
By Ron DeGrandis
Grade: 1
Item: 35-PK00338986
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| The Morning Bus Ride - Conductor Score (Full Score) | $6.00 | |
| The Morning Bus Ride - Violin 1 | $7.00 | |
| The Morning Bus Ride - Violin 2 | $7.00 | |
| The Morning Bus Ride - Violin 3 (Viola Treble Clef) | $7.00 | |
| The Morning Bus Ride - Viola | $7.00 | |
| The Morning Bus Ride - Cello | $7.00 | |
| The Morning Bus Ride - Bass | $7.00 | |
| The Morning Bus Ride - Piano | $7.00 |
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Along with "Lunchtime Jam" (HL04491555) and "Recess Boogie Woogie" (HL04491557), educator and composer Ron DeGrandis brings us solid teaching and terrific programming pieces to beginning level string students. Dur: 1:00
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00338986
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About the Composer: Ron DeGrandis
Ron DeGrandis has built a reputation for creating accessible yet musically engaging works for young string players. His compositions understand the specific challenges of beginning orchestras while refusing to talk down to student musicians.
Why we love this
DeGrandis writes melodies that stick with students long after rehearsal ends, and this piece proves why he's a go-to composer for programs that need to balance instruction with genuine musicality. One minute is an efficient length that works perfectly for concert slots while keeping rehearsal time manageable for a Grade 1 ensemble.
What to expect
Bright and propulsive, capturing the energy of a school day starting out. The piece moves with contemporary pop sensibilities while maintaining the clarity and focus that helps young orchestras develop secure intonation and rhythmic precision.
Who it's for
Beginning string orchestras searching for repertoire that develops fundamental skills without sacrificing musical interest. This works equally well for conductors introducing concert performance concepts to students in their first or second year.
How to get the most out of it
- Establish a steady pulse in early rehearsals by having students tap the beat while listening to a recording, if available, before adding their parts.
- Shape the melodic line by identifying where the phrase peaks; encourage violins to gradually build intensity toward these moments rather than playing uniformly throughout.
- Balance the texture carefully so accompaniment voices remain transparent enough to support rather than obscure the primary melody.
- Consider the tempo strategically during performance. A tempo that feels comfortable in rehearsal may shift slightly when adrenaline kicks in; mark a tempo that gives you room to breathe.
How to use it
Pair this with other DeGrandis works from the same collection to create a thematic mini-suite that shows off your orchestra's range. It works beautifully as a concert opener, settling the ensemble into performance mode with music that feels accessible to both players and audience members.
Skills your students will build
- Maintaining steady tempo across phrase boundaries
- Balancing melody and accompaniment textures
- Reading at Grade 1 difficulty across all string parts
- Responding to basic conducting gestures and tempo variations
- Sustaining tone quality while executing simple rhythmic figures