A Minor Case of the Birthday Blues: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
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A Minor Case of the Birthday Blues: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
By Lauren Bernofsky
Grade: 3.5
Item: 98-ST6251
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Even the most humbug-y of audience members will have to laugh at this new take on the traditional birthday song. After the melody is presented in a minor key, it works its way through a series of tongue-in-cheek "serious" transitions before arriving at a zany calypso setting (complete with maracas and claves!). Through all its silliness, the piece is actually a great teaching tool for many techniques your students will encounter in symphonic music, such as imitation, chromatics, tremolo, triplets, and more. Don't forget the cake!
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Complete Instrumentation
All Parts for “A Minor Case of the Birthday Blues” — String Orchestra
This Grade: 3½ String Orchestra arrangement by Lauren Bernofsky ships as printed sheet music with a conductor score and a complete set of parts. Every individual part is also available as a separate PDF digital download.
Composer
Lauren Bernofsky
Grade / Level
Grade: 3½
Ensemble
String Orchestra
Individual Parts
7 + Score
Strings 6 parts
Percussion 1 part
Frequently asked questions
What instruments are included in “A Minor Case of the Birthday Blues”?
This String Orchestra arrangement includes 7 individual parts: Violin 1, Violin 2, Violin 3 (Viola T.C.), Viola, Violoncello, Double Bass, 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 $7.00. This is perfect for replacing a misplaced page or adding extra stands for your section without purchasing the complete set.
What grade level is “A Minor Case of the Birthday Blues”?
“A Minor Case of the Birthday Blues” is rated Grade: 3½, 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 |
| Violin 1 | 8 |
| Violin 2 | 8 |
| Violin 3 (Viola T.C.) | 5 |
| Viola | 5 |
| Violoncello | 5 |
| Double Bass | 5 |
| Percussion | 1 |
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 (A Minor Case of the Birthday Blues: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts) includes the conductor score and all parts as PDF downloads.