Elegy for String Orchestra

Elegy
for string orchestra with violin and cello soloists

by Steve Winstead

Grade 4
Duration 6:15

Elegy is a sad and beautifully lyrical piece that was written in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11th, 2001. It is dedicated to the victims of the attacks their families and everyone worldwide who experienced suffering and loss that day.

This piece features solo parts for violin and cello, in addition to the standard string orchestra instrumentation and part count.

Originally written for ten-piece clarinet choir, it has also been arranged for concert band by the composer.

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​Instrumentation
Numbers shown in parentheses are the part counts included in the physical set.

Full Score (1)
Solo Violin (1)
Solo Violoncello (1)
Violin 1 (8)
Violin 2 (8)
Viola (5)
Violoncello (5)
Contrabass (5)