The Elements: String Orchestra Conductor Score
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The Elements: String Orchestra Conductor Score
By Richard Meyer
Grade: 4
Item: 00-46713S
$10.00
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Description
"The Elements" by Richard Meyer is a colorful depiction of the four basic elements---Earth, Air, Water, and Fire---and is sure to challenge and delight every member of your advanced string orchestra. Impressionistic harmonies and fascinating rhythmic nuances give this piece an other-worldly feel with each element coming alive as a unique and wondrous tone painting. Technical challenges include 5/4, 9/8, and 7/4 meters and a refreshing variety of diverse key signatures and modes. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
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Complete Instrumentation
All Parts for “The Elements” — String Orchestra
This Grade: 4 String Orchestra arrangement by Richard Meyer 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
Richard Meyer
Grade / Level
Grade: 4
Ensemble
String Orchestra
Individual Parts
5 + Score
Strings 5 parts
Frequently asked questions
What instruments are included in “The Elements”?
This String Orchestra arrangement includes 5 individual parts: 1st Violin, 2nd Violin, Viola, Cello, String Bass. 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 $5.99. This is perfect for replacing a misplaced page or adding extra stands for your section without purchasing the complete set.
What grade level is “The Elements”?
“The Elements” is rated Grade: 4, 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 |
| Viola | 5 |
| Cello | 5 |
| String Bass | 5 |
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 (The Elements: 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 The Elements.
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I enjoy how the violins don't overpower the other instruments, especially the bass. It is very clear and easy to hear.
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I love that the lead-in to water is raindrops. One drop, then two, and it swells you into a flowing river.
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I love how you can clearly hear all parts for each instrument. Many composers try to do this, but it is extremely hard to balance out every part equally. With that said, Richard Meyer nailed it. Edit: I JUST GOT A FRICKIN AD BETWEEN WATER AND FIRE.
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R
I love how much viola is in this! Viola power!!!
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S
I love the transition from air into water. I also love the viola part in water.
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J
Fire sounds so huge it makes me think it's an entire symphony despite just being strings.
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S
I think that the cellos in earth are spectacular! Wow!
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V
I love the dies irae melody in fire. It really sets the tone of burning to death.
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G
Loved playing this back in school. One of the most memorable pieces I played.
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O
This piece really shows how genius Richard is. It's so clear to tell that there are 4 elements being represented in this piece from earth, air, water, and finally fire. Each expressing itself with vibrant and much feeling. What made me feel so much join in this piece is when the third section (water) appeared it started as plucking and very short notes like water droplets, eventually ending up into faster, smoother bows like longer rain is being poured. Truly an unforgettable piece.
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J
I listened to this piece two or three years ago in middle school and thought it was really cool, and now we're actually going to play it! I'm very excited :P second violin here.
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J
I absolutely adore water (I play viola), and this is absolutely perfect for us bc we never get our own part, and water sounds absolutely gorgeous.