Waltz (from Coppelia): String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
By Leo Delibes / Arranged by Robert Longfield
Grade: 2
Item: 35-PK00250447
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Waltz (from Coppelia) - Full Score | $7.50 | |
| Waltz (from Coppelia) - Violin 1 | $7.00 | |
| Waltz (from Coppelia) - Violin 2 | $7.00 | |
| Waltz (from Coppelia) - Violin 3 (Viola Treble Clef) | $7.00 | |
| Waltz (from Coppelia) - Viola | $7.00 | |
| Waltz (from Coppelia) - Cello | $7.00 | |
| Waltz (from Coppelia) - Bass | $7.00 | |
| Waltz (from Coppelia) - Piano | $7.00 |
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Description
From the rich treasury of orchestral ballet music comes this delightful light program piece by Leo Delibes. The familiar waltz from the sentimental comic ballet remains a favorite on concert stages around the world. Dur: 3:00
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00250447
More about this title
About the Composer: Leo Delibes
Leo Delibes (1836-1891) shaped the sound of classical ballet through his gift for memorable melody and orchestral color. His ballets, particularly Coppelia and Sylvia, established the standard for how music could enhance dance while remaining engaging concert pieces in their own right.
Why we love this
This waltz arrives with immediate charm and zero pretension. Longfield's string arrangement preserves the lyrical warmth of the original while sitting comfortably within Grade 2 capabilities, making it an ideal choice when you need something genuinely appealing that your ensemble can execute with confidence.
What to expect
Graceful and slightly nostalgic, this waltz carries a lightness that feels almost conversational. The familiar three-beat lilt invites listeners in while the gentle orchestration avoids any sense of heaviness, creating a moment that feels both polished and approachable.
Who it's for
This piece serves directors building a concert of accessible classical repertoire or introducing students to ballet music beyond the opening fanfare. String orchestras at the middle school level through early high school will find it rewarding both to rehearse and to perform.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape each phrase with a gentle swell rather than a sharp crescendo; the waltz's elegance depends on smooth dynamic contours that never feel forced.
- Balance the melody across your first violins while letting the inner voices provide harmonic support without drowning out the tune.
- Maintain a steady, unhurried tempo that allows the three-beat pulse to breathe naturally without rushing the accompaniment figures.
- Let the second violins and violas establish the rhythmic foundation early in rehearsal so the piece feels grounded rather than thin.
How to use it
Position this as an intermission piece or as a contrasting moment within a longer concert; its three-minute duration fits neatly between larger works. It pairs naturally with other Delibes excerpts or with Romantic-era ballet music if you're building a thematic program.
Skills your students will build
- Playing with consistent vibrato in sustained passages
- Maintaining rhythmic stability in waltz time (3/4) across multiple parts
- Balancing melody against harmonic accompaniment figures
- Shaping phrases with dynamic control rather than sudden changes
- Reading parts with multiple dynamic markings and expressive indications