With its optimistic and light sound, this piece by Chris Bernotas is sure to be a favorite! Use your imagination to create your own story to accompany the melodic and rhythmic themes in the piece. Every section has an opportunity to shine, and a pizzicato section adds to the charm. (2:15) / Orchestre A Cordes

Par TIN CHRISTOPHER. / Date parution : 2022-09-14/ Répertoire / Ensemble de Cordes

for String Orchestra Score and Parts. Par LONGFIELD ROBERT (Arr.). The Song of the Birds (El cant dels ocells) is a traditional Catalan Christmas carol. It was made famous by Pau (Pablo) Casals, who is considered one of the greatest cellists of all time. He was famous the world over and played for such notables as Queen Victoria, Theodore Roosevelt, and John F. Kennedy. After Casals\' self-exile from Spain in 1939, he would open each concert with the playing of The Song of the Birds. In time, this song became an important symbol of his native Catalonia. The Song of the Birds has multiple stanzas each in the voice of a different type of bird expressing joy in the birth of Jesus Christ. Robert Longfield expresses this beautiful Christmas carol in legato singing lines using 2-3 part writing at Level 2.5. In recognition and honor of Pau Casals, the opening melody of Robert Longfield\'s arrangement is played by the cello section. / Date parution : 2022-07-30/ Répertoire / Orchestre à Cordes

This fierce concert piece takes the orchestra on an exciting musical journey. With strong rhythm and melodic themes, each section has the opportunity to perform important lines. Students will be challenged to perform with various emotional styles, including both intense and legato melodies. (2:30) Correlates to Sound Innovations Book 2, Level 2. / Orchestre A Cordes