Turning Point: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
By Robert Longfield
Grade: 3-4
Item: 35-PK00250386
$55.00
Pickup currently not available
Buy Extra Parts (Digital PDF Download)
| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Turning Point - Full Score | $7.50 | |
| Turning Point - Violin 1 | $7.00 | |
| Turning Point - Violin 2 | $7.00 | |
| Turning Point - Violin 3 (Viola Treble Clef) | $7.00 | |
| Turning Point - Viola | $7.00 | |
| Turning Point - Cello | $7.00 | |
| Turning Point - Bass | $7.00 | |
| Turning Point - Piano | $7.00 |
Parts Added to Cart!
Description
From the pen of veteran composer and music educator Robert Longfield, "Turning Point" is a bold overture-style original work for strings, designed for festival or contest use. A solemn opening is following by a rhythmic modal theme, contrasted with a expressive middle section. The movement returns to the driving "A" theme and then into an impressive full ensemble coda. Dur: 5:00
Turning Point: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts isn't in MakeMusic Cloud just yet...but it could be. Let us know you'd like to see it, and you'll help shape what comes next. In the meantime, start a free trial and dive into thousands of interactive titles your students can play along with today.
Request This Title
Tell us you want it.
Start Your Free Trial
Explore everything that's ready to play right now.
Sample Audio
No sample audio found.
Sample Video
No sample videos found.
Additional Details
Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00250386
More about this title
About the Composer: Robert Longfield
Robert Longfield brings both compositional craft and practical classroom experience to his writing for young ensembles. His works balance musical substance with pedagogical clarity, understanding what students can achieve when given well-crafted material that respects their developing abilities.
Why we love this
Longfield constructs this overture with real dramatic architecture. The opening gravitas, modal rhythmic pivot, and expressive contrasts give students something genuinely substantial to interpret, while the five-minute arc keeps focus sharp and builds natural momentum toward a satisfying finish.
What to expect
The piece unfolds like a journey between introspection and drive. Opening in quiet, almost austere territory, it finds its pulse through a compelling modal rhythm, pauses for reflection, and then surges forward into a powerful climax that leaves listeners with a sense of arrival.
Who it's for
Intermediate string orchestras preparing for festivals or contests benefit most from this work. Directors seeking an original composition that combines structural clarity with genuine musical substance will find a piece that develops student musicianship without compromising on impact.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the solemn opening with deliberate bow control; resist rushing into the rhythmic section that follows, letting the contrast land with impact.
- Lock the modal theme's rhythmic identity early in rehearsals. This pattern drives the energy and becomes the structural anchor for what comes next.
- Balance the expressive middle section carefully so it feels like a genuine emotional turn rather than a slowdown. Let the strings sing through sustained lines.
- Build intensity gradually through the return to the A theme and into the coda. The ensemble should feel the momentum gathering toward that final statement.
How to use it
Pair this as a centerpiece in a concert program where you want a complete musical statement that stands on its own. Its overture style and five-minute duration make it ideal for festival competition schedules or as the opening work on a concert that includes longer suite arrangements or lighter contemporary pieces.
Skills your students will build
- Managing dynamic contrast across extended melodic lines
- Executing rhythmic precision in modal contexts
- Balancing individual voice independence with ensemble blend
- Interpreting structural form through consistent phrase direction
- Building intensity and momentum over longer musical spans