Orchestra - Grade 1.5

SKU: AP.40460S

Composed by Richard Meyer. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Explorer. Light Concert; Novelty. Score. 8 pages. Highland/Etling #00-40460S. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.40460S).

UPC: 038081456324. English.

Your students' imaginations will run wild as they rehearse and perform this charming Spanish-flavored salute to cats. Glissando meows, threatening hisses, and even an enthusiastic visit from a dog set the mood for what is sure to be the highlight of any concert. A great way to introduce shifting basics and high vs. low finger patterns, this selection is also a wonderful way for students to learn about tone painting. Includes a simple part for maracas and claves, as well as piano accompaniment and violin III parts.

Orchestra

SKU: PR.11641867S

Composed by William Kraft. Full score. Duration 16 minutes, 25 seconds. Theodore Presser Company #116-41867S. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.11641867S).

UPC: 680160683208.

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.

Orchestra - Grade 3

SKU: AP.49897

Composed by Anthony Granata. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Belwin Concert String Orchestra. Score and Part(s). Duration 3:00. Belwin Music #00-49897. Published by Belwin Music (AP.49897).

ISBN 9781470657291. UPC: 038081575445. English.

A Utopian Fantasia, by Anthony Granata, depicts a beautifully majestic and serene landscape shrouded in mystery and wonder. Set in the key of E minor, the opening features a rich legato ballad with an eerily somber melody passing through each section of the orchestra. The mood abruptly shifts to a jarring and heavily accented six-note motif. Reminiscent of Classical literature, a small contrapuntal passage develops this motif, interspersed with the original opening melody. Inversions of the theme finally give way to a call-and-response dialogue within the different sections of the orchestra before finally ending quietly and slowly with a subtle hint to the opening. (3:00).

Orchestra - Grade 3

SKU: AP.49897S

Composed by Anthony Granata. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Belwin Concert String Orchestra. Score. Duration 3:00. Belwin Music #00-49897S. Published by Belwin Music (AP.49897S).

ISBN 9781470657307. UPC: 038081575452. English.

A Utopian Fantasia, by Anthony Granata, depicts a beautifully majestic and serene landscape shrouded in mystery and wonder. Set in the key of E minor, the opening features a rich legato ballad with an eerily somber melody passing through each section of the orchestra. The mood abruptly shifts to a jarring and heavily accented six-note motif. Reminiscent of Classical literature, a small contrapuntal passage develops this motif, interspersed with the original opening melody. Inversions of the theme finally give way to a call-and-response dialogue within the different sections of the orchestra before finally ending quietly and slowly with a subtle hint to the opening. (3:00).

Orchestra

SKU: HL.14019121

For Orchestra. Composed by Magnus Lindberg. Music Sales America. 20th Century. Book [Softcover]. Composed 2003. 84 pages. Chester Music #CH61348. Published by Chester Music (HL.14019121).

ISBN 9781844492954. 9.0x12.0x0.303 inches.

Commissioned by the first Sibelius Conductor's Competition held in Helsinki in May 1995, as an obligatory piece to be rehearsed by all the competitors, Arena was performed in its totality at the annual Avanti! Chamber Orchestra's festival in Porvoo (Finland). Thematic thinking has never been a main feature in Lindberg's music, but here horizontal lines (one would not yet dare to call them melodies) gain some independence, for example in ornamental figures and in the intense cello solo around the middle of the piece. Arena also reveals some clearly new material - Lindberg has talked about Beethoven-like formal thinking, referring to a passage where the sense of movement seems to accelerate to an extreme so that finally one perceives only a motionless surface. Another new element - which was already used to some extent at the warmly hovering ending of Aura - is the almost romantic sound world and the suspension of the harmonies in the final climax, which can make one think of Mahler and Berg, or Lindberg's grand predecessor and compatriot, Sibelius. This is the Score, published by Chester Music; the duration of the pieces is approximately 16 minutes.

Orchestra - Grade 1.5

SKU: AP.49019

Composed by Katie O'Hara LaBrie. 5 or More; MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; Solo Small Ensembles; String Orchestra. Belwin Beginning String Orchestra. Light Concert; Programmatic. Score and Part(s). 91 pages. Duration 2:45. Belwin Music #00-49019. Published by Belwin Music (AP.49019).

ISBN 9781470645403. UPC: 038081563985. 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.

Imagine riding through Camelot on a quest to save the kingdom. Every player will be the hero in this medieval inspired tune, Camelot Quest by Katie Katie O'Hara LaBrie. Written in E minor, students will be introduced to D-sharps through low 1st finger as well as dotted-quarter rhythms in every part. Students and audiences alike will love the mixed energy of marcato ostinato patterns vs. the legato melodies. The journey concludes with a joust-like battle, adding excitement to any concert or festival program. Optional percussion adds to the medieval flair. (2:45) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

By Antonin Dvorak. Arranged by Richard Meyer. Music by Antonin Dvorak / arr. Richard Meyer. For Full Orchestra. Full Orchestra. First Philharmonic. Level: 1 (grade 1). Conductor Score. 16 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

Orchestra - Grade 1.5

SKU: AP.49019S

Composed by Katie O'Hara LaBrie. 5 or More; MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; Solo Small Ensembles; String Orchestra. Belwin Beginning String Orchestra. Light Concert. Score. 12 pages. Duration 2:45. Belwin Music #00-49019S. Published by Belwin Music (AP.49019S).

ISBN 9781470645410. UPC: 038081563992. 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.

Imagine riding through Camelot on a quest to save the kingdom. Every player will be the hero in this medieval inspired tune, Camelot Quest by Katie Katie O'Hara LaBrie. Written in E minor, students will be introduced to D-sharps through low 1st finger as well as dotted-quarter rhythms in every part. Students and audiences alike will love the mixed energy of marcato ostinato patterns vs. the legato melodies. The journey concludes with a joust-like battle, adding excitement to any concert or festival program. Optional percussion adds to the medieval flair. (2:45) This title available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Arranged by Roy Phillippe. Arr. Roy Phillippe. For Full Orchestra. Full Orchestra. Belwin Concert Full Orchestra. Level: Medium Easy to Medium (grade III-IV). Conductor Score and Parts. 104 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

Orchestra - Grade 3

SKU: AP.38476S

Composed by Shirl Jae Atwell. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Score. 8 pages. Highland/Etling #00-38476S. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.38476S).

UPC: 038081431604. English.

Jeunesse is a French word used to describe the time of one's youth, which is reflected in this music that is carefree, yet bittersweet. This lovely piece has a lilting quality that demands attention be paid to the legato markings, the equality between the voices, and the rhythmic pulse that moves the piece forward. Make sure not to lose the poignancy by playing the piece too fast or too slow. Let the music have control.

Orchestra - Grade 1.5

SKU: AP.47429

Composed by Patrick Roszell. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Belwin Beginning String Orchestra. Score and Part(s). 76 pages. Belwin Music #00-47429. Published by Belwin Music (AP.47429).

UPC: 038081541969. English.

This exciting work for younger orchestras evokes the point at which someone or something bursts suddenly into action or being. Students will have an opportunity to learn contrasting bow strokes including legato and staccato. This piece is a great opener or closer for any concert or festival performance!

Orchestra - Grade 2.5

SKU: AP.38498S

Composed by Richard Meyer. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Multicultural. Score. 12 pages. Highland/Etling #00-38498S. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.38498S).

UPC: 038081436869. English.

Fashioned in the style of a Debussy piano prelude, this delicate piece is a refreshing break from the ordinary. Your students will love the Impressionistic colors and harmonies of this selection, and its expressive nature will help them develop a flowing, legato style. Includes brief solo passages for violin and a part for bells, cymbals, and triangle. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

(The Cold, North Wind). Composed by Todd Parrish. Orchestra. Part(s); Score; String Orchestra. Highland String Orchestra. Winter. Grade 2.5. 124 pages. Published by Highland/Etling

By Georges Bizet (1838-1875). Arranged by Richard Meyer. Orchestra. Full Orchestra; Masterworks; Score; SmartMusic. Highland First Philharmonic. Form: Transcription. Latin; Masterwork Arrangement; Romantic. Grade 2. 12 pages. Published by Alfred Music (AP

Orchestra - Grade 2

SKU: AP.40411S

Arranged by Patrick Roszell. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Belwin Beginning String Orchestra. Folk; Light Concert; Traditional. Score. 8 pages. Belwin Music #00-40411S. Published by Belwin Music (AP.40411S).

UPC: 038081449883. English. Traditional British Folk Song.

A delightful arrangement of this captivating tune that is easy to play! Teaching opportunities abound, including reinforcing C natural on the A string, F natural on the E string, and contrasting staccato and legato playing. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.