Orchestra String
Orchestra - Grade 2-2.5
SKU: CF.YAS59
Music Alone Shall
Live. Composed by
Traditional German Carol.
Arranged by Virginia
Croft. Carl Fischer Young
String Orchestra Series.
Score and Parts. With
Standard notation.
8+8+2+5+5+5+2+8 pages.
Carl Fischer Music
#YAS59. Published by Carl
Fischer Music (CF.YAS59).
ISBN 9780825866937.
UPC: 798408066932. 8.5 X
11 inches. Key: D
major.
Virginia
Croft has taken a popular
German canon and
transformed it into a
stunning new piece for
young string groups. It
begins with the canon as
is, and then adds two
other composed themes
that complement the
original tune. With its
largely contrapuntal
composition, this piece
is an excellent
opportunity for students
to develop their
independence.
“A
ll things shall perish
from under the skyMusic
alone shall live, music
alone shall live,Music
alone shall live, never
to die.â€Here is an
exciting treatment of a
well-known simple canonic
melody, first stated in
its entirety by the
cellos. As it passes
through the voices, it
should predominate over
the accompanying
embellishments, resulting
in an energetic and
exciting presentation of
an old tune.What a
wonderful way to teach
the harmonic aspects of
canonic melody while
offering a lively and
enjoyable experience for
both performers and
audience.
About Carl
Fischer Young String
Orchestra
Series
Thi
s 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