Orchestra Bass, Bass Drum, Percussion, Piano, Thunder Sheet, Viola, Violin 1, Violin 2, Violin 3, Violoncello - Grade 1.5

SKU: CF.FAS64

A Tone Poem for Strings. Composed by Joseph Compello. Collate - FS SWS. First-Plus String Orchestra (FAS). Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 16+16+10+4+5+5+3+1+8 pages. Duration 2:15. Carl Fischer Music #FAS64. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.FAS64).

ISBN 9780825883880. UPC: 798408083885. 8.5 x 11 inches. Key: E minor.

Imagine the ominous sound of an oncoming storm rumbling through a prehistoric forest, punctuated by the lumbering footsteps of the T-Rex, shaking the ground as it advances on its prey. T-Rex allows your orchestra to paint this dramatic picture, thrilling the audience with its bold depiction of an ancient, mighty beast!.
T-Rex (Tyrannosaurus Rex) is a miniature tone poem for a young string orchestra.The story: The ominous sound of an oncoming storm (Thundersheet) rumbles through the night in a prehistoric forest. The lumbering footsteps of a giant beast (m. 1: half-notes played by celli and basses) cause the ground to tremble. It is T-Rex, Tyrannosaurus Rex, the Tyrant King (m. 3: 1st violins, m. 11: celli and basses). It surveys its kingdom in a regal pose (m. 27: tutti). The storm begins (m. 41: staccato notes and Thunder Sheet). Tyrannosaurus Rex hones in on its prey (m. 43: celli and basses). There is no escape (m. 49 to end: tutti).Percussion: A sound effect for thunder is necessary. The Worldwide Web contains much information on this subject. Just search “Thundersheet.”1. If a real Thundersheet is not available, a prepared Bass Drum may be used. The batter headshould be loosened for the lowest possible sound. It can be placed on its side. Have the rollsplayed with two bass drum mallets or two felt mallets.2. Synthesizers have certain sound effects which resemble thunder.3. A polystyrene Thundersheet is small and light enough for a young player.4. A large sheet of aluminum may be available at a home improvement store. While wearingprotective gloves, the percussion player shakes the aluminum sheet to create the standard, orchestral thunder sound effect.Thank you for choosing this composition. I hope your students and audience will find it instructive and enjoyable.

Orchestra string orchestra - Grade 3

SKU: KJ.SO201F

Composed by M.L. Daniels. String Tracks. Score. Neil A. Kjos Music Company #SO201F. Published by Neil A. Kjos Music Company (KJ.SO201F).

Set in ternary form, the title gets its name from the A section which features spiccato throughout, chattering along as players give the rhythmic motion to the music. The majority of this composition can be played in 1st position, although 1st violins, cellos and basses will encounter a few brief spots in upper positions.

Orchestra - Grade 2.5

SKU: AP.48075S

The Shifting Song. Composed by Bob Phillips. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Sound Innovations for String Orchestra. Score. 16 pages. Duration 3:10. Alfred Music #00-48075S. Published by Alfred Music (AP.48075S).

UPC: 038081557090. English.

Teach shifting with this beautiful melody by Bob Phillips. Shifting Sands is also perfectly suited for the concert stage. The moderate, lyric tempo provides students in the early stages of practicing shifts the time they need to make the shifts successfully. Musically, this piece is very accessible so students can focus on the shifts. Violins will practice 3rd position on the D, A, and E strings. Violas will practice 3rd position on the D and A strings. Cellos will practice 3rd and 4th positions on the D and A strings. Basses will practice 3rd, 4th, and 5th positions on the D and G strings. Shifts for all instruments are introduced by moving the first finger in a sliding (portamento) motion from 1st position up to 3rd position and back again, then progresses to shifting. Correlated to Sound Innovations for String Orchestra, Book 2, Level 3. (3:10) This title available in MakeMusic Cloud.