Ukrainian Dance: String Orchestra Conductor Score

$10.00 USD

Ukrainian Dance: String Orchestra Conductor Score

Name: Ukrainian Dance: String Orchestra Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 98-ST6482S
Price: 10.00 USD
Availability: InStock

By Modest Mussorgsky / arr. Deborah Baker Monday

Grade: 2

Item: 98-ST6482S

$10.00

Shipped

One moment…

This energetic and lively dance features some of the most delightful themes from Mussorgsky's original. Based in G Major, this arrangement also showcases some of the composer's harmonic vocabulary while using very few accidentals. A perfect selection to change the pace of your concert, especially after a heavy work.

Ukrainian Dance: String Orchestra Conductor Score 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.

No sample audio found.

No sample videos found.

Series: FJH Developing Strings

Publisher: The FJH Music Company, Inc.

UPC: 241444587874

SKU: 98-ST6482S

More about this title

About the Composer: Modest Mussorgsky

Modest Mussorgsky (1839-1881) was a Russian composer whose bold harmonic language and unapologetic use of folk idiom shaped the sound of Russian nationalism in music. Though formally trained, he rejected academic convention in favor of direct, vivid musical storytelling rooted in Russian culture and history. His orchestral works and piano pieces remain cornerstones of concert programming, valued for their originality and rhythmic vitality.

Educators return to Mussorgsky repeatedly because his music speaks clearly across skill levels. Even in simplified arrangements, his distinctive harmonic voice and structural clarity survive intact, offering students access to a genuine masterwork rather than a generic approximation.

Show moreShow less

Why we love this

This arrangement captures the infectious spirit of Mussorgsky's original while staying firmly rooted in Grade 2 accessibility. The choice to base the work in G Major and minimize accidentals keeps the reading manageable, yet the harmonic language never feels diluted. Deborah Baker Monday has preserved the character and momentum you need to shift your audience's energy in a concert without sacrificing authenticity.

What to expect

A whirlwind of folk character and rhythmic joy, this dance moves with unstoppable momentum. Lively themes dance across the ensemble while the harmonic foundation, though straightforward, carries the sophisticated flavor of Russian nationalist music. The effect is both spirited and surprisingly sophisticated for the grade level.

Who it's for

String orchestras at the Grade 2 level who want to program genuine masterwork arrangement that entertains audiences while building musicianship. Directors seeking a concert-ready piece that changes pacing without sacrificing artistic substance will find this rewarding to teach and conduct.

How to get the most out of it

Keep the tempo buoyant and rhythmically precise; these melodies need lift and clarity to land their character. A slight slowing into heavy repertoire that follows will deepen the contrast.
Balance the melodic themes between sections carefully. The delightful themes should emerge distinctly so the audience hears them clearly, even when harmonies support underneath.
Attend closely to the harmonic vocabulary Mussorgsky employs. Even with few accidentals, his chord progressions often defy predictability; let those moments breathe slightly rather than playing through them.

How to use it

Program this as a palette cleanser between a lyrical or heavy opening work and your concert's finale. The Grade 2 accessibility makes it ideal for mid-season concerts where you want to showcase ensemble capability and audience engagement together. Its cultural identity also pairs well with concert themes exploring folk traditions or world music.

Skills your students will build

Playing melodies with character and rhythmic energy without sacrificing intonation
Listening for and responding to harmonic color in tonal music
Balancing ensemble voices to allow themes to project above accompaniment
Maintaining consistent tempo and subdivision through repetitive rhythmic figures