Down by the Riverside: String Orchestra Conductor Score
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Down by the Riverside: String Orchestra Conductor Score
Traditional African-American Spiritual / arr. Renata Bratt
Grade: 3
Item: 00-50850S
$10.00
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Down by the Riverside, arranged by Renata Bratt, is a New Orleans-style African American Spiritual and a toe-tapping closer. Every instrument in the string orchestra has its moment to shine. Overlapping melodic riffs throughout add to the fun! Syncopated rhythms in the accompaniment and melodic parts reinforce your students' reading skills. After the initial presentation of the tune, more and more groups of instruments join to play melodic riffs, many times over the top of each other, just like what you would hear a New Orleans jazz band play in a second-line parade. This arrangement was first written for the students of the Wintergrass Youth Orchestra, a big bluegrass (and more) festival held in Bellevue, Washington every February. (3:10)
The PerformancePlus+ series is an innovative addition to the ever-expanding MakeMusic Cloud interactive library. These engaging selections are presented with educational resources designed to enrich the rehearsal process and create outstanding performances. Including:
The PerformancePlus+ series is an innovative addition to the ever-expanding MakeMusic Cloud interactive library. These engaging selections are presented with educational resources designed to enrich the rehearsal process and create outstanding performances. Including:
- Assignment, recording, and assessment tools within MakeMusic Cloud
- Piece-specific exercises focused on skills and techniques
- Educational tips and suggestions to support learning
Available in print and digital formats.
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Complete Instrumentation
All Parts for “Down by the Riverside” — String Orchestra
This Grade: 3 String Orchestra arrangement 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.
Arranger
Renata Bratt
Grade / Level
Grade: 3
Ensemble
String Orchestra
Individual Parts
7 + Score
Strings 6 parts
Other 1 part
Frequently asked questions
What instruments are included in “Down by the Riverside”?
This String Orchestra arrangement includes 7 individual parts: 1st Violin, 2nd Violin, 3rd Violin (Viola [TC]), Viola, Cello, String Bass, Drumset. 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 “Down by the Riverside”?
“Down by the Riverside” 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 |
| Drumset | 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 (Down by the Riverside: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts) includes the conductor score and all parts as PDF downloads.