Orchestra String Orchestra - Medium Easy/Medium

SKU: CF.CAS22

Composed by Larry Clark. Carl Fischer Concert String Orchestra Series. Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 12 pages. Carl Fischer Music #CAS22. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CAS22).

ISBN 9780825858208. UPC: 798408058203. 8.5 X 11 inches. Key: G major.

The fast paced rondo has a Dorian flavored melody with hints of quartel (based on an interval of a fourth) harmony to give it a contemporary sound The players are presented with solo opportunities as well as harmonic turns and twists that will keep them.
Rondo in the Nick of Time was originally the third movement for a woodwind quintet piece that I wrote in 1990. I have always been fond of this little piece and felt that it would adapt well to larger ensembles. I have also scored this piece for band as part of a suite called Upon a New Horizon.The main theme is based on the Dorian Mode. The use of quartal harmony makes up most of the harmonic material. Each statement of the theme is followed by an episode that increases in length each time. There is a sudden change of style and tempo in the middle of the piece, where fragments of the theme are developed. The title is a play-on-words, since the work contains hemiola effects that alter the feel of the time.As with all of my pieces for strings, the bowings are given only as a reference. Feel free to alter them to fit the needs of your students. I have indicated a rather fast tempo for the piece. I really like the piece to fly, but it will work and sound fine at a slower tempo as well. Just endeavor to keep their energy moving forward.It has been my pleasure to have the opportunity to write this piece. I hope that you and your students enjoy it and find it useful in your program.-Larry ClarkLakeland, FL. 2005.

About Carl Fischer Concert String Orchestra Series

This series of pieces (Grade 3 and higher) is designed for advancing ensembles. The pieces in this series are characterized by:

• Expanded use of rhythms, ranges and keys but technical demands are still carefully considered
• More comprehensive bowing techniques
• Viola T.C. included
• Careful selection of keys and degree of difficulty for advancing musicians

Orchestra - Grade 1

SKU: AP.44841S

Composed by Susan H. Day. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Fall; Halloween. Score. 12 pages. Duration 2:35. Highland/Etling #00-44841S. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.44841S).

UPC: 038081518411. English.

Perfect for your fall concert, here is a piece that has spooky lyrics to teach the rhythms in the easy melodic line. Upper string parts are doubled, and the cello part doubles the bass line. Everyone gets to do glissando in this original by Susan Day. The piano part is integral to the piece. Feature some of your orchestra members singing the lyrics together with the orchestra, or invite members of the choir to join with the orchestra! Great fun for all, especially at Halloween, this one will stick in their heads. Find out who is this ghost in the living room! (2:35).

SATB choir, Organ or piano - Easy

SKU: PL.9708

Composed by Randall Giles. Parish. Choral, General. Octavo. Paraclete Press #9708. Published by Paraclete Press (PL.9708).

This versatile anthem is moving in its simplicity and its chant-like vocal line. Mr. Giles has taken this comtemporary text and expressed its direct message through a sparse, yet sensitive accompaniment. The vocal line is limited in range, making it accessible to all singers. Mr. Giles has extended the performance possiblities of this anthem by adding an optional SATB chorus. Choirs and soloists will find this anthem a refreshing melodic and lyrical work.

This beautiful, useful, inspiring anthem belongs in the libraries of all choirs that love beautiful lines and can sing in four parts. - AAM Journal.