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War March of The Priests: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

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War March of The Priests: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

War March of The Priests: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

By Felix Mendelssohn / arr. Percy Hall

Grade: 2.5

Item: 36-50250029
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This music is some of Mendelssohn's most memorable. Hooked bowings appear frequently in all parts and there is some third-position playing in the Violin I part. Numerous bowings and fingerings have been marked as aids to younger players.

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Additional Details
Series: LudwigMasters Developing Strings
Publisher: Keiser Productions, Inc.
ISBN10: 1-62-156046-5
ISBN13: 978-1-62-156046-3
UPC: 660355046087
SKU: 36-50250029
Instrumentation: String Orchestra

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About the Composer: Felix Mendelssohn

Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847) was a German composer whose works bridged Romantic ideals with classical structure. His gift for melody and orchestration made him one of the most performed composers of his era, and his music remains central to the concert repertoire. Mendelssohn's dramatic overtures and incidental music reveal his talent for capturing vivid imagery through sound, making his orchestral works particularly rewarding for student musicians to study and perform.

Why we love this

War March of the Priests delivers genuine dramatic power without overwhelming developing string players. Percy Hall's arrangement respects Mendelssohn's orchestration while the strategic bowing and fingering markings remove guesswork, allowing younger orchestras to focus on character and precision rather than deciphering the score. This is Mendelssohn at his most accessible and impressive.

What to expect

War March of the Priests projects confidence and ceremonial grandeur. The piece unfolds with stately momentum, its march rhythm anchoring dramatic dynamic shifts and soaring string passages that feel both heroic and energetic.

Who it's for

This score and parts set is designed for string orchestras at the intermediate level who are ready to tackle Mendelssohn's compositional voice. Directors programming contests or festivals will find a piece that balances technical challenge with accessible pedagogy, making it ideal for ensembles grades 6-9 or young community groups.

How to get the most out of it

  • Work the hooked bowings in isolation during sectional rehearsals before combining parts. Having players mark their bowings with pencil before the first rehearsal saves valuable time.
  • Approach the third-position passages in Violin I with deliberate, measured progress. Break these sections into smaller phrases and establish hand position securely before adding tempo.
  • Shape the melodic lines with dynamic awareness even at moderate tempos. The march character gains momentum and purpose when phrases breathe naturally rather than march relentlessly.

How to use it

Feature this work on a contest or festival program to showcase your orchestra's technical growth without overshadowing other selections. Its moderate length and clear structure make it an effective centerpiece that opens the door to more demanding Mendelssohn repertoire in future years.

Skills your students will build

  • Hooked bowings and articulation control across all string parts
  • Third-position playing in the Violin I part
  • Sustaining long, shaped melodic lines in a march context
  • Dynamic contrast and phrase awareness
  • Reading and executing composer-marked bowings and fingerings

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