SKU: CL.032-4853-00
This is up-tempo setting of the classic spiritual is a guaranteed winner! After a short and solemn introduction, featuring an alto sax solo, Down to the River kicks into high gear, with the composer’s signature driving rock feel. Written solidly at the medium easy level, this tune features repetitive rhythms and patterns that will help you get performance ready with a minimum of rehearsal time. Playable with limited instrumentation, with careful attention to instrument ranges, and written out solos over easy changes, Down to the River is accessible to the smallest and youngest ensembles, as well as a lot of fun for more advanced groups. Loaded with lots of appeal, this tune is an ideal contest/concert selection. Don’t miss this one!
SKU: AP.40442S
UPC: 038081453583. English.
Imagine the basic form of Gershwin's I Got Rhythm with chord changes and style as if James Taylor was accompanying old-time fiddlers, and you have this cool, original jazz tune. Both written solos and a spot for improvisation are included. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
SKU: CF.BAS88
ISBN 9781491164730. UPC: 680160923649. Key: G major.
Using just 6 notes, Arco Echo explores G major in first position using only easy quarter- and half-note rhythms. A smooth detaché call-and-response between upper and lower string sections will help young students learn to listen across the ensemble, building confidence in simple three-part harmony with doubled Violin 2/Viola and doubled Cello/Bass. Optional piano is included for additional support, making this a fun first venture into independent counting.Arco Echo is a lighthearted piece for beginning string orchestra. It falls within the range of the first-year player. Young musicians can work on basic detaché bowing skills with a nice mix of half- and quarter-note rhythms, including some rests and minimal dynamic changes. All of the sections get a chance to play parts of the melody with an echo game of call-and-response between upper and lower string sections. The harmonies are very clear and direct, resulting in a solid concert selection that will give the young orchestra a big, confident sound.
About Carl Fischer Beginning String Orchestra Series
This series of Grade 1 pieces is designed for first year string groups. The pieces in this series are characterized by:
SKU: CL.032-4534-01
Get ready to dig in! Turf War gives the whole band a chance to defend its ground while engaging in a battle of musical force! This driving rock chart never stops. Well-placed drum fills, mostly tutti scoring, crescendos and a big time ending lend lots of excitement to this hardcore rock tune! The changes are straight ahead so anyone can have the opportunity to solo and focus on the blues scale. Highly recommended!
SKU: CL.031-2981-01
Big time scoring and lots of impact and energy. Includes an open solo section over blues changes in F and an active bass and rhythm parts.
SKU: HL.48181192
UPC: 888680864644. 9.0x12.0x0.06 inches.
Raymond Gallois Montbrun (1918-1994) composed his Concertstuck for Clarinet and Piano in 1946, two years after he won the Grand Prix de Rome. His Violin Concerto, Japan Symphony and Concertstuck for Clarinet and Piano remain popular to this day. Concertstuck for Clarinet and Piano begins with a virtuosic clarinet cadenza, covering a wide range on the instrument. The piece remains virtuosic throughout, with many changes of tempo, articulation, dynamics, rhythms, key signatures and time signatures throughout. As a suitable and varied piece for the repertoire of advanced clarinetists, Gallois Montbrun's Concertstuck for Clarinet and Piano cannot be missed.
SKU: CF.YAS246F
ISBN 9781491165386. UPC: 680160924295. Key: D minor.
Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov completed this programmatic overture in the spring of 1888 and dedicated it to the memory of two of his friends who were also prolific Russian composers, Modest Mussorgsky and Alexander Borodin. He utilized original melodies and traditional melodies from liturgical chants of the Russian Orthodox Church. His brilliance as an orchestrator was showcased in this large work for full orchestra and included multiple time and key signatures in addition to various solos and cadenzas.This arrangement stays true to the original key signatures and includes all main melodic and harmonic voices and structure in a continuous performance that is accessible and challenging. Care should be shown to the changes in meter, tempo and key signatures along with techniques such as divisi and tremolo. Subdivision and counting can be reinforced throughout this piece. In addition, suggested fingerings have been given to help navigate chromatic and shifting portions of this arrangement. Enjoy performing this arrangement of Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov’s masterpiece!
About Carl Fischer Young String Orchestra Series
This series of Grade 2/Grade 2.5 pieces is designed for second and third year ensembles. The pieces in this series are characterized by:--Occasionally extending to third position--Keys carefully considered for appropriate difficulty--Addition of separate 2nd violin and viola parts--Viola T.C. part included--Increase in independence of parts over beginning levels
SKU: GI.G-8652
UPC: 785147865209. English. Text Source: Psalm 121, KJV Scripture: Psalm 121.
Imagine a mountain scene with shifting, mysterious, awesome, misty fog. This is the music you might expect to hear. Vocal forces unfold in varying ways between unison and full choir, phrases frequently echo as if calling back from across the valley. Overall, the music rises from the mist, crescendos into full sunlight and confidence, and fades again into the mist. The score envisions a three-manual organ for quick changes in tone color. The Violin part is optional.
SKU: HL.35032522
UPC: 888680895433. 6.75x10.5x0.023 inches. Ken Bible/Tom Fettke. Acts 1:11, Isaiah 35:10, John 3:14-21, Mark 14:65.
Time-honored words are supported and expanded upon by a new text creating a loving portrait of Christ for Holy Week. Incorporating the hymn “Man of Sorrows, What a Name,†the music is uncluttered and restrained, allowing the words to speak and minister. Each verse receives special musical consideration with varying harmonic textures, key and mode changes, and accompaniment treatment so that the words communicate and penetrate. For churches of any size looking for an expressive choral moment!
SKU: OU.9780193400955
ISBN 9780193400955. 12 x 8 inches.
for SSAA unaccompanied Originally written for SATB, this hymn to the 'Queen of the Heavens' is a glorious work, replete with dramatic changes of mood and texture. The majestic chords of the opening bars quickly give way to a spirited exchange between the voices. This pattern of contrasts is repeated throughout the piece before the final jubilant chords fade away to pianissimo. This is an approachable and rewarding motet, appropriate for any time of the year and in particular, the Feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Eastertide. The original SATB version of Regina Caeli has also been recorded by the renowned American choir, the Phoenix Chorale, and released on a Grammy award-winning CD by Chandos (Spotless Rose CHSA 5066).
SKU: CL.032-3770-00
Hip and cool doesn't have to take a lot of rehearsal time and hard work - at least not with this chart. The ranges are conservative and the rhythms are basic, but you'd never know it from the big and full sound. An open solo section for any instrument on very basic chord changes, plus lots of hard driving ensemble writing make this one a true winner.
SKU: CL.012-4934-00
From the pen of Rob Romeyn comes this powerful and dramatic programmatic work that sounds straight out of a blockbuster movie soundtrack! The music begins with a delicate statement presented by a solo flute, answered by a solo clarinet soaring above transparent harmonies, leading to a beautiful expressive section. From here, the music takes off with an aggressive display of emotion and power, captivating the audience with high intensity. Multiple sections of the ensemble are featured melodically and harmonically as we continue our journey. Many changes in dynamics, harmonic structure, textures, and varied scoring techniques not only enhance the excitement, but make this an outstanding teaching piece. After a breathtaking climax, the expressive section returns, more developed this time. The piece then ends aggressively, sure to have your audience on the edge of their seat until the last note. Don't miss this significant addition to the concert band repertoire!
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