Orchestra - Grade 1

SKU: AP.44823S

Composed by Robert Sheldon. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Sound Innovations for String Orchestra. Score. 8 pages. Duration 1:25. Alfred Music #00-44823S. Published by Alfred Music (AP.44823S).

UPC: 038081518084. English.

This joyful, fast-paced composition by Robert Sheldon gives developing players an opportunity to show their spirit and enthusiasm for music. Rapid repeated eighth-note patterns provide an energetic texture as they are passed around the orchestra. The catchy main theme uses only five notes, making this tune perfect for beginners and a great addition to a festival or contest program. (1:25).

Orchestra - Grade 4

SKU: AP.46714S

Composed by Richard Meyer. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Score. 28 pages. Highland/Etling #00-46714S. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.46714S).

UPC: 038081537047. English.

This joyful and jubilant piece by Richard Meyer has the sound of a celebration and a title that describes how music unites us all: Yumiweeus. Hand drumming and a simple chant-like melody start the festivities, followed by an original theme and a set of six variations. Duets featuring the first stand players of every section introduce the first five variations, and a virtuosic final variation closes the piece. The changing meters and variety of key signatures and modes included here are sure to challenge all of your more advanced players. The measure of contrary motion that starts the piece is heard again between each variation and is meant to represent a coming together to common ground.