Yorktown: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

$46.00 USD

Yorktown: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Yorktown: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-44845
Price: 46.00 USD
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By Todd Parrish

Grade: 2

Item: 00-44845

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In 3/4, this moving piece provides a great opportunity for the use of slow bow strokes and cross-curricular study. The victory over the British forces at Yorktown, Virginia by the American Continental Army in 1781 signaled the end of the Revolutionary War. This original work by Todd Parrish remembers the heroic efforts of General Washington and the brave soldiers he commanded to forge a new nation founded on freedom. (2:30)

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Series: Highland/Etling String Orchestra

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 62

UPC: 038081518664

SKU: 00-44845

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About the Composer: Todd Parrish

Todd Parrish brings two decades of orchestral teaching experience across Illinois, Virginia, and Florida to his work as both educator and composer. He holds a Bachelor of Music Education from ORU in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where he studied violin and piano, and earned his Master of Music in Orchestral Conducting from the University of Arizona under Jindong Cai, with additional string and conducting studies at festivals in Colorado, South Carolina, Maine, and Aix-en-Provence.

Parrish has served as orchestra editor for major publishers including J.W. Pepper, Wingert-Jones Publications, and Carl Fischer Music (where he became orchestra editor in 2018). His catalog includes over forty published works spanning arrangements of classical literature and original compositions for school ensembles. He currently resides in Orlando, Florida, and remains active in guest conducting and orchestral arranging.

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Why we love this

Parrish writes with genuine understanding of what string orchestras at this level can achieve musically without overwhelming them technically. The 3/4 meter and emphasis on sustained bow work create an accessible vehicle for building tone quality and ensemble blend, while the historical subject matter invites meaningful classroom discussion that extends beyond the concert hall.

What to expect

A respectful, solemn reflection on sacrifice and courage. The piece unfolds through long, singing lines that encourage players to listen beyond their own parts and create warmth within the ensemble sound. The 3/4 meter gives it a gentle, almost hymn-like quality that honors its subject without melodrama.

Who it's for

Grade 2 string orchestras preparing concert or festival repertoire. This work suits ensembles ready to work on sustained tone production and expressive phrasing without complex technical demands, and pairs well with American history units or patriotic programming.

How to get the most out of it

Shape the bow strokes deliberately through longer phrases rather than counting in small units; let the 3/4 meter breathe naturally and support the lyrical character.
Establish a consistent tempo that allows the entire ensemble to sustain notes without losing support or rushing; younger orchestras often benefit from a slightly broader pulse here.
Balance the string sections carefully so that inner voices remain audible; this texture-dependent arrangement rewards attention to secondary melodic lines.
Use the historical context in rehearsal to inform interpretation; discussing the human stakes of the subject matter often deepens student commitment to stylistic choices.

How to use it

Program this on a summer festival or early fall concert where ensembles gather to celebrate American repertoire, or feature it during a unit that connects music with social studies and historical understanding. Its modest demands and meaningful content make it particularly effective as a bridge piece that demonstrates musical maturity without technical display.