SKU: CF.CAS138F

ISBN 9781491160794. UPC: 680160919390.

Named for the west wind, this grade 3 original work makes use of quarter and eighth note triplets to depict a sense of swirling motion. A forward moving theme is passed between sections in the orchestra accompanied by a steady, march-like staccato pulse. The opening B minor theme rises and falls, giving way to a faster, rhythmic section in D major. Ascending and descending scale passages are exchanged between voices with a light, springy spiccato. The music swells with crescendos and decrescendos portraying the sweeping ebb and flow of the wind. The primary minor theme returns with a dramatic unison statement in the violins, shifting modally as it builds to a momentous finale. An excellent piece for working on extended finger patterns, bowing styles, and dynamic changes.
Named for the west wind, this grade 3 original work makes use of quarter and eighth note triplets to depict a sense of swirling motion. A forward moving theme is passed between sections in the orchestra accompanied by a steady, march-like staccato pulse. The opening B minor theme rises andfalls, giving way to a faster, rhythmic section in D major. Ascending and descending scale passages are exchanged between voices with a light, springy spiccato. The music swells with crescendos and decrescendos portraying the sweeping ebb and flow of the wind. The primary minor theme returns with a dramatic unison statement in the violins, shifting modally as it builds to a momentous finale. An excellent piece for working on extended finger patterns, bowing styles, and dynamic changes.

About Carl Fischer Concert String Orchestra Series

This series of pieces (Grade 3 and higher) is designed for advancing ensembles. The pieces in this series are characterized by:

• Expanded use of rhythms, ranges and keys but technical demands are still carefully considered
• More comprehensive bowing techniques
• Viola T.C. included
• Careful selection of keys and degree of difficulty for advancing musicians

SKU: PE.0899176062

ISBN 9780899176062. UPC: 038081410654. English.

Yet another book from Green that is indispensable for the orchestra teacher. Green discusses the essence of orchestral bowing, the fourteen basic bowings, different styles, and tricks of the trade. Includes section for teachers concerning the several phases of orchestral instruction. 107 pages.

SKU: KN.10148S

UPC: 822795101485.

This great masterpiece is carefully edited to reflect bowings obtained from renowned Baroque specialists. These bowing styles will ensure an interpretation that is true to the Baroque performance tradition of George Frederic Handel's time. Duration 4:35.