SKU: CF.YAS57

ISBN 9780825866890. UPC: 798408066895. 8.5 X 11 inches. Key: G major.

This is a sweeping new original composition in a subto Scottish style from popular composer Alan Lee Silva. Just another one of the pieces that always seem to flow effortlessly from his talented pen. This is an excellent piece for any contest or festival.
This Scottish-flavored, uptempo piece in has a lilting, jubilant-feel throughout. Highland Celebration is  built around two rhythmic subdivisions: two groups of three eighth notes per measure and three groups of two eighth notes per measure. Have the ensemble distinguish between the two subdivisions by tapping each one separately. Make an exercise of the rhythm in mm. 1–2 in Violin 1 to facilitate playing the different rhythms precisely: (1 2 3 - 4 5 6) and (1 2 - 3 4 - 5 6). Rehearsing four- to eightmeasure sections under tempo will aid in tightening these rhythms and solidifying pitch.The sections to concentrate on are: mm. 17–24 and mm. 33–40 to make sure that Violins I and II and Cello are playing together; mm. 33–40, to focus on the Violin 1 and Violin 2 unisons and couplings; and mm. 57–62, where the quarter-note subdivisions are emphasized. The piece is book-ended with the introduction material which always begins quietly and builds. The ensemble at m. 79 starts with tutti scalar figures and increases in intensity to the final accented measures at m. 83. Written in AABA form with a double bridge at m. 45, the overall feeling is dance-like and festive.

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: BT.EMBZ14411

Hungarian-English-German-French.

The latest volume in this popular series contains little character pieces and dances (Heroic ballad, Lullaby, Peasant song, Religious song, The Suitor's song, Solveig's song, Peasant dance, etc.), most of which are transcriptions of piano pieces. As in the case of the other volumes in the Leggierissimo series, these works scored for a junior orchestra consisting of 1st, 2nd and 3rd violin and cello can be played in the first position.

Der neueste Band der beliebten Serie beinhaltet kleine Charakterstücke und Tänze (Heroischer Gesang, Wiegenlied, Bauernlied, Religiöser Gesang, Lied des Freiers, Solveigs Lied, Dorftanz usw.), die in ihrer Mehrheit Übertragungen von Klavierstücken darstellen. Wie bei anderen Stücken der Leggierissimo-Serie lassen sich die Werke für ein mit 1., 2., 3. Violine und Cello besetztes Kinderorchester in der ersten Lage spielen.

SKU: KJ.SO381F

UPC: 8402704801.

The eloquent opening of Back at Home, played by the cello and bass sections, sets a rich tone for what is simple, yet thought provoking. This ballad is gorgeous in every way and it asks players and audiences to connect the music to a personal experience that gives way to being back at home.

SKU: KN.08476S

UPC: 822795084764.

This beautiful Latin piece contrasts a lyrical A theme and a rhythmic B theme with convincing results. It gives everyone a chance to shine, especially violas and cellos when they carry the melodic lead in the B section while violins play pizzicato. Though the parts for piano, percussion (claves, maracas) and bells that come in each set are optional, their use will definitely enhance the style and flavor of the music. Duration 2:00. Available in SmartMusic.