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Battle: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

By Soon Hee Newbold

Grade: 3

Item: 00-PK-0008796

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Description
Inspired by ancient Northern European and Scandinavian fiddle music, Battle paints a picture of war long ago while also reflecting on the frustration and challenges of the current world. Soon Hee Newbold uses a wealth of exciting string effects, including col legno, fingerboard slaps, snap pizzicato, and more. Optional percussion helps create an amazing sonic landscape! (4:40)
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Series: MakeMusic Symphony Strings
Publisher: MakeMusic Publications
SKU: 00-PK-0008796
Complete Instrumentation

All Parts for “Battle” — String Orchestra

This Grade: 3 String Orchestra arrangement by Soon Hee Newbold includes a conductor score and a complete set of digital parts. Every individual part below is available as a separate PDF download.

Need the whole chart? The Conductor Score & Parts includes the score plus all 7 parts (quantities vary by section). Buying a full ensemble is cheaper as a set than part-by-part.
Composer Soon Hee Newbold
Grade / Level Grade: 3
Ensemble String Orchestra
Individual Parts 7 + Score

Frequently asked questions

What instruments are included in “Battle”?

This String Orchestra arrangement includes 7 individual parts: 1st Violin, 2nd Violin, 3rd Violin (Viola [TC]), Viola, Cello, String Bass, 1st Percussion. A conductor score is also available separately.

Can I buy a single instrument part instead of the full set?

Yes. Every individual instrument part is available as a separate PDF download for $3.00. This is perfect for replacing a misplaced page or adding extra stands for your section without purchasing the complete set.

What grade level is “Battle”?

“Battle” is rated Grade: 3, written for String Orchestra.

How many copies of each part come with the full set?

The full set includes the following quantities:

Part Copies
Conductor Score 1
1st Violin 8
2nd Violin 8
3rd Violin (Viola [TC]) 5
Viola 5
Cello 5
String Bass 5
1st Percussion 2
How are the parts delivered?

Individual parts are available as instant PDF downloads that you can print as many times as you need. The complete set (Battle: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts) includes the conductor score and all parts as PDF downloads.

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Real reactions from the players, directors & students who love Battle.

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@amberd9429 YouTube

I just played this for my high school festival, I'm a senior this year and I play bass, this piece was fun!

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@so_lemn YouTube

As a second violin section leader, this song was hard to teach the freshmen but SO FUN TO PLAY

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@megaturtle23 YouTube

This piece is great! I just started playing it in orchestra and it's so fun. The ending always gives me chills. Also, the piece reminds me of Lord of the Rings. Great video!

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@ari-a0609 YouTube

My orchestra teacher gave us this piece for MPA's and I'm so hyped, I love playing it

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@GennaMckinley-l7i YouTube

I got one of the 6 solo parts!!! I was so very excited to play it for our last concert of the year!!! Would 100% recommend learning this, it's so amazing

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@Bloodshed_Silence YouTube

Now this is what I call a masterpiece. I play a C-extension bass, and wow is this fun. But teacher teased us with this, but never let us play it 😢

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@AlexanderLee6882 YouTube

This is such a good song, so epic. Playing the violin 2 part. Epically love the bars 106-136 part

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@henrikibrahim YouTube

This piece is amazing! Just got this piece today for our middle school's festival and I just got the hang of it on cello. Such an incredible piece!

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@Samuraikaga YouTube

I played this in our last spring concert in my high school and holy crap. I'm looking back and I'm wondering how I managed to do some of the stuff because honestly picking it back up now it's taking forever but so much fun, especially for vn1 which I am.

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@evangelynn2009 YouTube

I played this in year 8 and it made my fingers wanna commit but this song really "hits hard" 😂 it's like my favorite pieces of all time

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