Adam Schoenberg: Slo-Mo - For String Orchestra

Product Information

• Language: English
• Grade: 3
• Publisher: Ricordi
• Item Number: RICL00041500
• Other Reference: RICL00041500
• ISMN: 9790570026869 / 979-0570026869

Overview

"Slo-Mo" is an engaging and rhythmically charged composition for string orchestra by renowned American composer Adam Schoenberg, written with intermediate-level performers in mind. Known for his cinematic sensibility and expressive clarity, Schoenberg brings his signature contemporary style to this energetic and texturally rich piece. Despite its title, Slo-Mo is anything but static. The work plays with the idea of motion and perception, unfolding in a groove-based, slow-jam aesthetic that challenges traditional notions of pace and drive. Using syncopation, layered rhythms, and shifting harmonic textures, Schoenberg crafts a sound world that feels simultaneously relaxed and propulsive—a nod to popular music idioms while remaining firmly grounded in classical technique.

Throughout the piece, performers are encouraged to explore a wide range of dynamics, articulations, and timbral contrasts. The writing is idiomatic and rewarding, with each section of the orchestra given material that contributes to the evolving rhythmic and melodic fabric. The result is a piece that feels collaborative, vibrant, and alive with subtle expressive nuance. Ideal for concert settings, youth orchestras, and contemporary repertoire showcases, Slo-Mo introduces young or developing string players to the rhythmic flexibility and stylistic color of 21st-century orchestral writing. It provides an exciting challenge in ensemble coordination, balance, and groove, making it both a learning experience and a crowd-pleasing performance piece.

Product Features

• Format: Score and Parts
• Instrumentation: String Orchestra
• Performance Level: Grade 3, suitable for intermediate musicians
• Page Count: Standard score length

Interesting Facts

• Composer Background: Adam Schoenberg, born in 1980, is an acclaimed composer known for his innovative and accessible music. His works often blend traditional and contemporary elements, making them appealing to a wide range of audiences.
• Musical Themes: "Slo-Mo" explores the concept of time and movement, using varied tempos and textures to create a unique listening experience. The piece is designed to evoke a sense of fluidity and motion, reflecting the title's inspiration.
• Performance Context: This composition is frequently performed in educational settings and concerts, making it a popular choice for string orchestras looking to expand their repertoire with contemporary works.

Publishers

Published by Ricordi, a respected music publishing house that specializes in classical and contemporary music, ensuring the preservation and promotion of significant works.

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