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The Sound of a Sound: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

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The Sound of a Sound: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

By Richard Meyer

Grade: 3

Item: 00-44849

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Put all those "extra-curricular" sounds your students like to make on their instruments to good use in this fun and entertaining novelty selection. Your audience will laugh out loud as each section takes a turn adding an unusual sound to a simple dance in 3/4 time. As the piece progresses the counting gets more and more challenging, keeping all of your students on their toes. There's even a part for a solo "vocalist" to show off their screaming and gargling skills! (3:45)
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Series: Highland/Etling String Orchestra
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 126
UPC: 038081520131
SKU: 00-44849
Complete Instrumentation

All Parts for “The Sound of a Sound” — String Orchestra

This Grade: 3 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.

Need the whole chart? The Conductor Score & Parts includes the score plus all 6 parts (quantities vary by section). Buying a full ensemble is cheaper as a set than part-by-part.
Composer Richard Meyer
Grade / Level Grade: 3
Ensemble String Orchestra
Individual Parts 6 + Score

Frequently asked questions

What instruments are included in “The Sound of a Sound”?

This String Orchestra arrangement includes 6 individual parts: 1st Violin, 2nd Violin, Viola, Cello, String Bass, Vocals. 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 Sound of a Sound”?

“The Sound of a Sound” 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
Viola 5
Cello 5
String Bass 5
Vocals 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 (The Sound of a Sound: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts) includes the conductor score and all parts as PDF downloads.

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I had to play the screaming part in a concert two years ago, one of the best memories I have to this day

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@Ezoluna YouTube

Best song ever. I've never laughed so hard at a song before. My teacher played this in class today

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@charliesaperson YouTube

That moment when you're the one screaming and girls go up to you and say you have a higher pitched voice than they do and you're like, yeah... thanks

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@edwardyi2497 YouTube

This helps my daughter so much because she is playing this song in orchestra :D THANK YOU

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@Darthalamus YouTube

Playing this as a string quartet was interesting

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@thisismehi67 YouTube

We listened to this song every year in orchestra class 🥺🥺 and now I'm playing it!

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