Viking: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
By Soon Hee Newbold
Grade: 2
Item: 98-DST6342
$65.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Viking: Score | $11.00 | |
| Viking: Violin 1 | $7.00 | |
| Viking: Violin 2 | $7.00 | |
| Viking: Violin 3 (Viola T.C.) | $7.00 | |
| Viking: Viola | $7.00 | |
| Viking: Violoncello | $7.00 | |
| Viking: Double Bass | $7.00 | |
| Viking: Piano | $7.00 | |
| Viking: Low Tom-tom (opt. Snare Drum) | $7.00 |
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Description
Take on the spirit of the ancient Vikings in this dynamic and energetic piece! Open string double stops, pizzicato, and optional percussion create a dramatic sound that will transport you into a legendary seafaring adventure. Each section gets a chance to shine while working on differing bow styles and dynamics. Violins also utilize low 2nd finger while basses have limited low 1s.
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Additional Details
Series:
FJH Developing Strings
Publisher:
The FJH Music Company, Inc.
SKU:
98-DST6342
More about this title
About the Composer: Soon Hee Newbold
Soon Hee Newbold draws on a rich background in both performance and composition, having studied piano from age five and violin from age seven before developing a career as a concert artist across professional ensembles worldwide. Her compositional voice integrates diverse cultural and ethnic musical traditions, shaped by extensive travel and cross-cultural collaboration across continents including Asia, Europe, Australia, and North America.
Newbold's works appear regularly in venues ranging from Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center to the Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic, performed by orchestras and bands at every skill level from professional to elementary. Beyond concert music, she has contributed compositions to film and recording projects in Hollywood, while maintaining an active schedule as a guest clinician and keynote speaker at music education conferences.
Why we love this
Newbold captures the raw energy of Viking culture without resorting to cliché, building genuine excitement through carefully chosen orchestration techniques that Grade 2 ensembles can execute with conviction. The varied bow work and dynamic contrast create real teaching moments around tone control, while the optional percussion parts let you scale the piece to your instrumentation without losing impact.
What to expect
Raw and adventurous, with the driving momentum of a seafaring expedition told through open strings and rhythmic precision. The pizzicato sections snap with immediacy while the sustained passages evoke the vast, unpredictable ocean.
Who it's for
String orchestras at Grade 2 that want accessible but energetic programmatic material with genuine educational value. Directors seeking a piece that engages students in learning multiple bow techniques while maintaining the fun factor of a dramatic, story-driven score.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the open string double stops with a clear bow stroke to maintain pitch clarity; let the natural resonance do the work rather than overdriving the sound.
- Approach the pizzicato sections with articulate finger technique and consistent placement on the fingerboard so the rhythm feels crisp and unified across your section.
- Differentiate between the sections by emphasizing dynamic contrasts; when violins shift to low second finger work, give them space to breathe and listen to intonation before adding volume.
- Coordinate bow direction changes with your bass section, especially on longer sustained passages, so the ensemble avoids unintended sforzandi that blur the musical line.
How to use it
Pair this with lighter classical repertoire to create a concert that showcases both technical refinement and dramatic storytelling. It also performs well as a contest or festival piece where the programmatic title and energetic execution make a memorable impression without requiring a large instrumentation.
Skills your students will build
- Open string double stop intonation and resonance
- Contrast between arco and pizzicato articulation
- Bow control across multiple dynamic levels
- Low second finger positioning on violins
- Ensemble rhythm alignment in rhythmic pizzicato passages
- Understanding how orchestration conveys programmatic narrative