SKU: PR.11641867L
UPC: 680160683215.
Contextures: Riots -Decade '60 was commissioned by Zubin Mehta and the Southern California Symphony Association after the successful premiere of the Concerto for Four Percussion Soloists and Orchestra. It was written during the spring and summer months of 1967. Riots stemming from resentment against the racial situation in the United States and the war in Vietnam were occurring throughout the country and inevitably invaded the composer's creative subconscious. Contextures, as the title implies, was intended to exploit various and varying textures. As the work progressed the correspondence between the fabric of music and the fabric of society became apparent and the allegory grew in significance. So I found myself translating social aspects into musical techniques. Social stratification became a polymetric situation where disparate groups function together. The conflict between the forces of expansion and the forces of containment is expressed through and opposition of tonal fluidity vs. rigidity. This is epitomized in the fourth movement, where the brass is divided into two groups - a muted group, encircled by the unmuted one, which does its utmost to keep the first group within a restricted pitch area. The playful jazzy bits (one between the first and second movements and one at the end of the piece) are simply saying that somehow in this age of turmoil and anxiety ways of having fun are found even though that fun may seem inappropriate. The piece is in five movements, with an interlude between the first and second movements. It is scored for a large orchestra, supplemented by six groups of percussion, including newly created roto-toms (small tunable drums) and some original devices, such as muted gongs and muted vibraphone. There is also an offstage jazz quartet: bass, drums, soprano saxophone and trumpet. The first movement begins with a solo by the first clarinetist which is interrupted by intermittent heckling from his colleagues leading to a configuration of large disparate elements. The interlude of solo violin and snare-drum follows without pause. The second movement, Prestissimo, is a display piece of virtuosity for the entire orchestra. The third movement marks a period of repose and reflection and calls for some expressive solos, particularly by the horn and alto saxophone. The fourth movement opens with a rather lengthy oboe solo, which is threatened by large blocks of sound from the orchestra, against an underlying current of agitated energy in the piano and percussion. This leads to a section in which large orchestral forces oppose one another, ultimately bringing the work to a climax, if not to a denouement. Various thematic elements are strewn all over the orchestra, resulting in the formation of a general haze of sound. A transition leads to the fifth movement without pause. The musical haze is pierced gently by the offstage jazz group as if they were attempting to ignore and even dispel the gloom, but a legato bell sound enters and hovers over both the jazz group and the orchestra, the latter making statements of disquieting finality. Two films were conceived to accompany portions of Contextures. The first done by Herbert Kosowar, was a chemography film (painting directly into the film using dyes and various implements) with fast clips of riot photographs. The second was a film collage made by photographically abstracting details from paintings of Reginald Pollack. The purpose was to invoke a non-specific response - as in music - but at the same time to define the subject matter of the piece. The films were constructed to correspond with certain developments in the piece and in no way affect the independence and musical flow of the piece, having been made after the piece was completed. Contextures: Riots - Decade '60 is dedicated to Mehta, the Southern California Symphony Association and the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra. The news of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King came the afternoon of the premiere, April 4, 1968. That evening's performances, and also the succeeding ones, were dedicated to him and a special dedication to Dr. King has been inserted into he score. All the music that follows the jazz group - beginning with the legato bell sound playing the first 2 notes to We shall overcome constitutes a new ending to commemorate Dr. King's death.
SKU: AP.48073S
UPC: 038081557625. English.
This title features Alfred Music's String Orchestra FLEX options. That means that every part in this set is now transposed into every other part, so you can play this title with any combination of like- or mixed-string ensemble. After purchasing this set, decide what additional parts you need to meet the unique needs of your ensemble, then download and print them for free at alfred.com/supplemental---free of charge. Puttin' on the Pizz by Chris Bernotas is sure to become a favorite selection of students and directors. The descending bass line sets the stage for this fun piece. All notes stay in first position and the string orchestra plays pizzicato throughout. Students also have the chance to act as the percussion section. With the optional use of 'swinging' eighth notes, Puttin' on the Pizz could be a fun way to introduce a jazzy style to the string orchestra. Everyone in the audience (and in the orchestra) will be tapping their toes to this piece. Violin 2 and Viola are doubled, as are Cello and String Bass, which will work perfectly for younger string orchestras. Correlated to Sound Innovations for String Orchestra, Book 1, Level 4. (2:30) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
SKU: AP.48073
UPC: 038081557618. English.
SKU: PR.11641867S
UPC: 680160683208.
SKU: AP.38479S
UPC: 038081431666. English.
Taking its name from the epicenter of Southern jazz in Memphis, this fun little boogie will get the orchestra moving! Featuring accidentals and chromatic passages throughout, each section gets its turn at the jazzy, swaggering melodies as well as the bouncy accompaniment parts. It's great practice for chromatics and a fun piece that students will enjoy learning.
SKU: HH.HH458-CON
ISBN 9790708146650.
Symphonies of Time and Tide was written to be performed during the composer’s 70th birthday year and it is dedicated to members of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and its remarkable chief conductor Vasily Petrenko. Despite the title, it is a single-movement work, conceived as a whole, with a somewhat traditional symphonic shape underpinning the seven sections. Listeners should have little difficulty in identifying, in particular a light and jazzy section (III), a ‘slow movement’ (IV and V) and a ‘finale’ (VI) and ‘coda’ (VII).
SKU: AP.43760S
UPC: 038081496368. English.
Just for fun---and swing technique! This jazzy swing arrangement will teach important skills with a well-known tune as young players expand the realm of string playing with alternative styles. (2:45).
SKU: AP.47450S
UPC: 038081547374. English.
This jazzy Afro-Cuban clave chart is a fusion of authentic Caribbean flavor and will bring the zest and the spice to your next concert. Nothing beats singing along to a hit from the Billboard Hot 100 Chart!
SKU: AP.45874
UPC: 038081523774. English.
Here's a fun, jazzy, all-pizzicato selection for early beginners to play at one of their first concerts! Built around a strong, steady beat, this original by Doug Spata uses only the D and A strings, and half, quarter, and eighth notes with very limited independence to keep everyone together. Each section gets a melody, making it the perfect way to show off those beginning skills. (1:40).
SKU: AP.45874S
UPC: 038081523781. English.
Here's a fun, jazzy, all-pizzicato selection for early beginners to play at one of their first concerts! Showtime Rag is built around a strong, steady beat. This original by Doug Spata uses only the D and A strings, and half, quarter, and eighth notes with very limited independence to keep everyone together. Each section gets a melody, making it the perfect way to show off those beginning skills. (1:40).
SKU: AP.50768
ISBN 9781470667443. UPC: 038081586328. English.
Bowie. Some artists only need to be known and recalled by one name. This medley, arranged by Patrick Roszell, contains three of his biggest hits. The jazzy and funky Let's Dance, the ethereal Space Oddity, and the ever-grooving hit with rock group Queen Under Pressure. This fantastic arrangement will be a hit with your audience! (6:45).
SKU: AP.43825S
UPC: 038081496894. English.
Try assigning the first 32 digits of Pi to a scale degree to create five melodies that flow together, and you'll have a start to this awesome composition. With a light jazzy feel, driving accompaniments, and features of all sections, here's another creative hit from the master. (4:20).
SKU: AP.47450
UPC: 038081547367. English.
SKU: AP.50768S
ISBN 9781470667450. UPC: 038081586335. English.
SKU: AP.43760
UPC: 038081496351. English.
SKU: AP.19554
UPC: 038081183275. English.
Here it is! A Grade 2 piece that really swings! Based upon the basic twelve-bar blues progression, this very playable original work will get your young strings in the groove as they learn to swing eighth notes in a jazz style. Your students will love the walking pizzicato bass line and Siennicki's very catchy and bluesy melody. Lots of fun!
SKU: KJ.O1057C
Tintinabulations is a light novelty piece containing the stylistic variations from the familiar holiday song Jingle Bells. The first portion of the piece goes back in time to the early 1800's and adopts the style of Gioacchino Rossini. This it seques to the elegance of waltz music from the days of the Strauss family. Progressing into the twentieth century, Jingle Bells becomes a jazzy delight featuring a special tuba solo. As the piece comes to a climatic ending, the familiar melody takes on the lively sound of Country-Western music. With bells in the background throughout most of the piece, the definition of tintinabulations comes to mind; the ringing sound of bells.
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