SKU: AP.12-0571572251

ISBN 9780571572250. English.

Lyrical, direct, and exhibiting a masterful understanding of vocal writing, Carl Vine's secular cantata for soprano and strings, The Tree of Man, is a gift to audience and musicians alike. The 11-minute work, written in 2012 for the Australian Chamber Orchestra and soprano Daniele de Niese, is based on a passage from a novel of the same name by the Nobel Prize-winning author Patrick White.

Vine knew White personally (having written music for several of his stage plays in the 1980s), and his setting perfectly complements the simplicity and sincerity of the prose. The music moves in an arc from its quietly insistent beginnings and rhapsodic central section to a haunting conclusion, where the brooding opening returns before evaporating into the air . . .

SKU: FJ.ST6551

English.

What lurks in the lair at midnight? The answer is revealed in this engaging work for beginning string orchestra. Using only the first six pitches of the D Major scale and based largely on step-wise motion, this piece evokes images of a night-time excursion into the unknown. Optional piano and low tom-tom are included to enhance and support the orchestra.

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: KJ.SOS4F

UPC: 084027040737.

Also known as Air Varie, this is a true showcase for an advanced violist. Set in C Major, the four-measure theme wastes no time moving into 14 short variations plus a coda. Commanding! Vibrant! Solo is grade 5 and orchestra parts are grade 3.

Duration: 3:10.

SKU: KN.35765S

UPC: 822795357653.

What better way to kick off the holiday season than pair a festive Hanukkah piece with Deck the Halls? There is lots of fun and melodic interest in all parts. The styles explored are gypsy heaviness which speeds up gradually into a whirling dance tempo, and the final style is a traditional and joyous favorite with an ending that pulls it all together! This is a great grade 1+ piece for teaching F and C naturals for all instruments. Each set includes three copies of the optional 3rd Violin/Viola T.C., piano and percussion parts. Duration 2:20.

SKU: FJ.ST6394S

English.

Drawn from an early collection by William Byrd, the Pavanne (Earl of Salisbury) and La Volta (The Time) have been paired to offer your students a glimpse into striking and alluring Renaissance music of the late 1500's and early 1600's. Both performers and audiences will be drawn to its purity and simplistic beauty.

About FJH String Orchestra

More emphasis on bow technique and independence of lines. For the accomplished middle, high school, college, or professional group. Grade 3 and up