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Full Orchestra - Level 5 - Digital Download
SKU: A0.1732418
Composed by Florence Beatrice Price. Arranged by Michiel van Vliet. This edition: pdf. 20th Century, Classical. Full Orchestra. 130 pages. Michiel van Vliet #1294115. Published by Michiel van Vliet (A0.1732418).
Florence Price – The Oak
Symphonic Poem
Florence Price’s The Oak is a richly expressive symphonic poem that reveals the depth, lyricism, and emotional power characteristic of her orchestral voice. Composed in 1943, this remarkable work embodies the grandeur and resilience of nature — the oak tree standing as a symbol of strength, endurance, and quiet dignity. Price’s masterful orchestration and harmonic warmth evoke both the romantic traditions she admired and the uniquely American idiom she helped to define.
This arrangement remains true to Price’s original conception while offering subtle adjustments to enhance balance and color within a modern orchestral setting. The flute, clarinet, and horn parts feature slight register modifications for clarity and blend. Instrumentation has been carefully refined to support the natural flow of the music, while the percussion writing has been reimagined. The string parts have been more evenly distributed, ensuring a smoother texture and richer ensemble sound.
Faithful to the spirit of Florence Price’s orchestral language, this edition preserves the poetic intimacy and emotional weight of The Oak while making it accessible and rewarding for today’s orchestras. A work of profound beauty and strength, The Oak stands as a testament to Price’s artistry — rooted in tradition, yet reaching ever upward.
This product was created by a member of ArrangeMe, Hal Leonard's global
self-publishing community of independent composers, arrangers, and songwriters.
ArrangeMe allows for the publication of unique arrangements of both popular
titles and original compositions from a wide variety of voices and backgrounds.
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digitally distribute or print more copies than purchased for use (i.e., you may not
print or digitally distribute individual copies to friends or students).
Full Orchestra - Level 5 - Digital Download
SKU: A0.1732418
Composed by Florence Beatrice Price. Arranged by Michiel van Vliet. This edition: pdf. 20th Century, Classical. Full Orchestra. 130 pages. Michiel van Vliet #1294115. Published by Michiel van Vliet (A0.1732418).
Florence Price – The Oak
Symphonic Poem
Florence Price’s The Oak is a richly expressive symphonic poem that reveals the depth, lyricism, and emotional power characteristic of her orchestral voice. Composed in 1943, this remarkable work embodies the grandeur and resilience of nature — the oak tree standing as a symbol of strength, endurance, and quiet dignity. Price’s masterful orchestration and harmonic warmth evoke both the romantic traditions she admired and the uniquely American idiom she helped to define.
This arrangement remains true to Price’s original conception while offering subtle adjustments to enhance balance and color within a modern orchestral setting. The flute, clarinet, and horn parts feature slight register modifications for clarity and blend. Instrumentation has been carefully refined to support the natural flow of the music, while the percussion writing has been reimagined. The string parts have been more evenly distributed, ensuring a smoother texture and richer ensemble sound.
Faithful to the spirit of Florence Price’s orchestral language, this edition preserves the poetic intimacy and emotional weight of The Oak while making it accessible and rewarding for today’s orchestras. A work of profound beauty and strength, The Oak stands as a testament to Price’s artistry — rooted in tradition, yet reaching ever upward.
This product was created by a member of ArrangeMe, Hal Leonard's global
self-publishing community of independent composers, arrangers, and songwriters.
ArrangeMe allows for the publication of unique arrangements of both popular
titles and original compositions from a wide variety of voices and backgrounds.
About Digital Downloads
Digital Downloads are downloadable sheet music files that can be viewed directly on
your computer, tablet or mobile device. Once you download your digital sheet music,
you can view and print it at home, school, or anywhere you want to make music, and
you don't have to be connected to the internet. Just purchase, download and play!
PLEASE NOTE: Your Digital Download will have a watermark at the bottom of each page
that will include your name, purchase date and number of copies purchased. You are
only authorized to print the number of copies that you have purchased. You may not
digitally distribute or print more copies than purchased for use (i.e., you may not
print or digitally distribute individual copies to friends or students).
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