SKU: FJ.ST6508S
English.
19th century England meets 1950s Cuba in this clever Latin-style arrangement of a traditional carol! Optional percussion create an authentic Latin sound as the orchestra celebrates the holidays in true cha-cha fashion.
About FJH Beginning Strings
Appropriate for first year string students. All instruments stay in first position, and optional third violin (viola) parts and piano are included to aid in rehearsal and performance situations. Grade 1 - 1.5
SKU: FJ.ST6481S
Feature this amazingly authentic arrangement of a Baroque masterpiece! Two movements from Handel's Water Music Suite No. 2 highlight some of the most famous music from the Baroque era while falling well within the technical capability of a young orchestra. Wonderful music with a vast amount of teaching opportunities!
SKU: FJ.ST6240S
Transport your audience to a café in Venice with this unique, all-pizzicato arrangement of Enrico Toselli's Serenata Rimpianto. The string orchestra mimics a mandolin ensemble by strumming chords and using tremelos. They can even hold their instruments guitar style! Let your students experience a new way of playing while exploring the emotional depths of this sad, romantic, and beautiful expression of lost love.
About FJH Developing Strings
Slightly more advanced than Beginning Strings, this series begins to involve more position work and a slightly more complex rhythmic figures. Rehearsal piano is often provided. Ideal for middle school and smaller high school programs. Grade 2 - 2.5
SKU: FJ.ST6479
UPC: 241444400104. English.
This lively folk song celebrates early-American life of riding on a wagon. Spirited themes combine with engaging harmonic and rhythmic writing throughout, with engaging parts for all members of the orchestra. A delightful addition to any program.
SKU: FJ.ST6503S
Feature every section of your orchestra in this swashbuckling piece! Three distinct pirate themes are given to the violins, violas, and cellos/basses to allow all players a chance to shine. All seafaring melodies stay in first position with minimal low-two finger patterns and lots of doubling for a big, full sound. Each section takes an adventurous turn into new tonalities before joining forces at the end for a triumphant finale!
SKU: XC.RSO2007
UPC: 812598034592. 9 x 12 inches.
Written to reflect the surface of water and its various changes, composer Yukiko Nishimura has created an effectual new work for string orchestra. Utilizing common *optional percussion instruments, this work is flowing and expressive. A brisk section in mixed meter is not only exciting but a great teaching section.
SKU: FJ.ST6481
UPC: 241444400890. English.
SKU: FJ.ST6479S
SKU: FJ.ST6503
UPC: 241444414672. English.
SKU: FJ.ST6550S
An imagined soundtrack to a high-stakes game of espionage... The music drifts between episodes of intense dissonance and brief moments of calm, allowing you to catch your breath before the chase continues once again. Relying heavily on rhythmic pulse and reinforcing rhythmic independence, this engaging work also offers plenty of opportunities to showcase dynamic contrast and really bring the excitement to a new level!
SKU: FJ.ST6305S
Students will master dotted quarter note rhythms as they study this arrangement of two well-paired tunes: MacPherson's Farewell and the venerable Auld Lange Syne. Tempo remains constant throughout and both tunes are cleverly juxtaposed at the end of the work. Goodbye to a notorious outlaw and goodbye to the old year!
SKU: FJ.ST6527S
What better way to end a concert than with a joyous and triumphant Beethoven finale! Set in the key of D, this dynamic arrangement enables less-experienced musicians to perform with resonating confidence while still retaining the excitement and determination of the original. Outstanding!
SKU: FJ.ST6540S
This incredibly clever adaptation reflects the joyful, yet dignified character of Holst's Jupiter from The Planets. While directly quoting Holst's masterpiece, this arrangement effectively balances musical nuances with approachable technique for very young players. Quite unlike anything out there at this level, and certain to be a student and audience favorite!
SKU: FJ.ST6512
UPC: 241444420072. English.
The vivid imagery of little critters scurrying about at night inspires the melodic lines and creative harmonies used throughout this programmatic work. Beginning soft and mischievous, the music builds as new critters join the fun in a playful dialogue. The harmonic language moves between moments of pleasant consonance and slight dissonance (because as we all know, some people love little critters and some people are terrified of them!). A highly imaginative, playable work!
SKU: FJ.ST6532
UPC: 241444436776. English.
Persistence, dedication, intention and drive. Exploring the dynamics of human resiliency, this aggressive work relies on driving rhythmic elements, stately melodic lines and intense harmonic moments. Heroic and powerful from start to finish!
SKU: FJ.ST6298S
Combining famous classical melodies with popular American folk songs, this clever work ties everything together in a fun, fiddlin' atmosphere! Works by Beethoven, Handel and Mozart are woven into folk tunes like Boil Them Cabbage, Li'l Liza Jane, and hints of Dixie. A fun piece that fiddles with tunes in the classic fiddle tradition!
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