There Lived a King: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
By William S Gilbert/Sir Arthur Sullivan / arr. Deborah Baker Monday
Grade: 1.5
Item: 98-DST6424
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
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| There Lived a King: Score | $5.00 | |
| There Lived a King: Violin 1 | $7.00 | |
| There Lived a King: Violin 2 (Viola T.C.) | $7.00 | |
| There Lived a King: Viola | $7.00 | |
| There Lived a King: Violoncello | $7.00 | |
| There Lived a King: Double Bass | $7.00 | |
| There Lived a King: Piano | $7.00 |
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Description
This lively arrangement will add great variety to any concert or festival program. It is a perfect example of Gilbert and Sullivan with its lighthearted style and memorable themes. All sections have interesting melodic material and teachers will be thrilled with all the scale-based passages in C and G major.
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Additional Details
Series:
FJH Beginning Strings
Publisher:
The FJH Music Company, Inc.
SKU:
98-DST6424
More about this title
About the Composer: William S Gilbert
William S Gilbert (1836-1911) was a librettist, playwright, and poet who fundamentally shaped musical theater in the English-speaking world. Collaborating with composer Arthur Sullivan, he created over a dozen comic operas that remain staples of community theaters, school productions, and concert programs worldwide. His gift for witty, singable lyrics and clever dramatic situations made operetta accessible and entertaining to audiences of all ages.
Why we love this
This arrangement captures everything that makes Gilbert and Sullivan irresistible to young string players: immediately recognizable melodies, infectious rhythms, and genuine musical substance beneath the lighthearted surface. The scale-based passages ensure technical growth without sacrificing musicality, while the varied orchestration keeps every section engaged throughout the piece.
What to expect
Spirited and charming, with the unmistakable wit and bounce of Victorian comic opera. The score flows with the kind of melodic generosity that makes students actually want to practice their parts, and the concert hall energy is infectious.
Who it's for
Young string orchestras at the beginning to early-intermediate level will find this piece both achievable and genuinely rewarding to learn. It works well for ensemble directors seeking repertoire that builds technique, maintains student engagement, and programs beautifully in mixed-genre concerts.
How to get the most out of it
- Bring out the contrasting melodic lines between violin sections to highlight Gilbert and Sullivan's gift for memorable, singable themes.
- Keep the tempo energetic and buoyant; resist the urge to drag even as players navigate the scale passages, which thrive on forward motion.
- Balance the lower strings carefully during accompaniment figures so they support the melody without obscuring it.
- Use dynamics to create shape within repeated sections; what reads lightly the first time can deepen on the repeat.
How to use it
Program this as a vibrant contrast to serious or dramatic works, or anchor a "lighter side" concert that celebrates musical humor and theatrical flair. Its festival-ready character makes it ideal for spring concerts, competition programs, or any event where you want to showcase student musicianship alongside pure entertainment value.
Skills your students will build
- Melodic independence within ensemble texture
- Scale fluency in C major and G major
- Articulation clarity in light, bouncy rhythmic figures
- Listening and blending across multiple simultaneous melodic lines