Jenkinson Elfentanz for Violin & String Orchestra

Jenkinson: Elfentanz (Arr. Violin & String Orchestra)

“Sparkling fairy‑dance brilliance” — a Grade 5 showpiece with real bite.

Jenkinson’s Elfentanz (“Dance of the Elves”) is a lively, characterful miniature that’s ideal when you want something short, exciting, and genuinely rewarding for an advancing violinist. This new edition transforms the original violin and piano version into a vibrant Violin & String Orchestra setting, giving the solo line extra colour, momentum, and that “concert moment” feeling—without turning it into a heavy rehearsal project.

At around ABRSM Grade 5 standard, the solo writing sits perfectly for developing players who are ready to sound brilliant. The music is built for fast, light off‑the‑string bowing and crisp articulation, and it’s a terrific study in co-ordinating left and right hands as the tempo lifts. In the orchestra, the writing supports the soloist clearly while still giving the ensemble plenty of rhythmic energy and musical purpose.

Have a look at the score and parts preview images above, then watch the complete score video below. Together, they let you check engraving quality and overall difficulty so you can be sure this arrangement is the right fit for your soloist and ensemble before you buy.

Key Features

• Instrumentation: Solo Violin & String Orchestra (Vln I, Vln II, Vla, Vc, Db)
• Difficulty: Approx. ABRSM Grade 5 (solo and ensemble)
• Format: High‑quality PDF download (full score & all parts)
• Style focus: Spiccato/sautillé-style light bowing, rhythmic precision, clean coordination
• Fidelity: Fully re‑engraved (not a scan) for clear, rehearsal‑ready parts

Why it matters

If you’re programming for a school concert, youth string ensemble, or a student showcase, Elfentanz is the kind of piece that instantly lifts the energy in the room. It teaches quick-reacting bow control, tidy ensemble rhythm, and confident articulation—all while sounding like a proper little showpiece.

Perfect For

• Student solo features: A confident “spotlight” item that sounds more advanced than it is
• Youth & school string orchestras: Rhythmically engaging writing that’s satisfying to rehearse
• Technique building: Light bow strokes, articulation consistency, and coordination at tempo