Orchestra SKU: SU.32040140 For Orchestra. Composed by Amy Riebs Mi...(+)
Orchestra
SKU:
SU.32040140
For
Orchestra. Composed
by Amy Riebs Mills.
Orchestra. Full Score.
Subito Music Corporation
#32040140. Published by
Subito Music Corporation
(SU.32040140).
2222; 4331;
timp, 2 perc, pno; stgs
Duration: 13'30 Composed:
2016 Published by: Amy
Mills Music, LLC Like a
modern Pictures at an
Exhibition…. Ha
Shamayim is an original
piece for orchestra that
was inspired by
photographs taken by the
Hubble space telescope.
Each section is inspired
by one photo; the title
of each section is the
title that NASA gave to
the photograph. The words
Ha Shamayim are Hebrew
for The Heavens. They are
written in Genesis 1:1,
In the beginning God
created the heavens and
the earth. The words are
also seen in Psalm 19.
Section I: Warped Edge-On
Galaxy ESO 510-G13
The piece begins in outer
space with its glistening
stars. Glissandi are used
to depict the strange but
beautiful warp seen in
the photograph. Section
II: Galaxy Fires at
Neighboring Galaxy
Suddenly the piece erupts
as one galaxy fires blue
gas at its neighbor. They
engage in a cosmic
battle. Section III:
Youthful-looking Galaxy
May Be an Adult The
adolescent galaxy is
personified by a
humorous, gawky melody
reminiscent of teenage
boys who walk on feet
that are still too big.
Occasionally there is an
argument with an
authority figure, but the
joy of exploring the
universe quickly returns.
Section IV: Star Birth in
Galaxy M83 The
dramatic photograph looks
like a womb with veins.
The music begins on one
note, then it begins to
explore the initial
swelling and stretching.
It morphs into an
energetic fast theme,
still growing. Ultimately
it becomes glorious and
expansive, like the new
star. Section V: String
of ‘Cosmic
Pearls’ Surrounds
an Exploding Star The
first theme is a happy
circle dance inspired by
the circle of white dots
in the photograph. The
second theme is noble and
joyful. It is reminiscent
of the melody in the
famous chorus in
Haydn’s The
Creation with the words
from Psalm 19, The
heavens are telling the
glory of God. The music
then has flashbacks to
the earlier sections, and
ends in triumph. The five
sections in Ha Shamayim
are continuous with no
breaks. Difficulty Level:
5 (Advanced/Professional)
See composer website for
audio sample. Performance
materials available on
rental only:.
Orchestra - Grade 4 SKU: AP.38451S Op. 162. Composed by Robert She...(+)
Orchestra - Grade 4
SKU: AP.38451S
Op. 162. Composed
by Robert Sheldon. Full
Orchestra; Performance
Music Ensemble; Single
Titles. Belwin Concert
Full Orchestra. Score. 32
pages. Belwin Music
#00-38451S. Published by
Belwin Music (AP.38451S).
UPC: 038081438795.
English.
A
fantastic original piece
for full orchestra,
players and audiences
will delight in this new
work. Perfect for any
occasion, this is a
celebratory piece
expressing the joy and
exhilaration of a new
beginning.
Rockin' 67 Blues Orchestre [Conducteur] - Facile Highland/Etling
Orchestra - Grade 3 SKU: AP.48094S Composed by Bob Phillips. MakeMusic Cl...(+)
Orchestra - Grade 3
SKU: AP.48094S
Composed by Bob Phillips.
MakeMusic Cloud;
Performance Music
Ensemble; Single Titles;
String Orchestra.
Highland/Etling String
Orchestra. Light Concert;
Masterwork Arrangement.
Score. 20 pages. Duration
3:50. Highland/Etling
#00-48094S. Published by
Highland/Etling
(AP.48094S).
UPC:
038081559209.
English.
Starting
with a slow, hypnotic
rock ballad with
beautiful melodic lines
and then moving into a
high-energy, bluesy Rock
section, this piece by
Bob Phillips will be a
great opener or closer.
Two soaring violin
features appear in the
second section and can be
performed solo or soli. A
repetitive, driving,
never-stopping rock
groove moves throughout
this original piece and
the soaring violin
solo/soli part.
Optimistic and powerful,
Rockin' 67 Blues is sure
to be a new classic.
(3:50) This title
available in MakeMusic
Cloud.
Cumberland Cross Orchestre [Conducteur] - Intermédiaire Alfred Publishing
Concert Band; Orchestra - Grade 4 SKU: AP.49212S Composed by Carl Stromme...(+)
Concert Band; Orchestra -
Grade 4
SKU:
AP.49212S
Composed by
Carl Strommen. 5 or More;
Mixed Instruments -
Flexible Instrumentation;
Performance Music
Ensemble; Single Titles;
Solo Small Ensembles.
Alfred Concert Band.
Score. Duration 3:30.
Alfred Music #00-49212S.
Published by Alfred Music
(AP.49212S).
ISBN
9781470648534. UPC:
038081569338.
English.
This
version of Cumberland
Cross by Carl Strommen is
part of our Alfred FLEX
offerings and is designed
with maximum flexibility
for use by any mix of
instruments---wind,
strings, and percussion,
including like- or
mixed-ensembles with as
few as 5 players. The
suggested instrumentation
and a customizable
Teacher Map will help you
plan out how to best
assign parts to suit your
ensemble's needs. It also
comes with supplemental
parts for maximum
flexibility. With the
purchase of this piece,
permission is granted to
photocopy the parts as
needed for your ensemble.
A percussion
accompaniment track is
also available as a free
download. String parts
have been carefully
edited with extra
fingerings and
appropriate bowings to
support students in mixed
ensembles playing in less
familiar keys.
Your band will
sound great with Carl
Strommen's classic
original piece.
Cumberland Cross explores
the rich American folk
style in two sections.
The first has broad,
moving harmonies under a
Shenandoah-like melody,
and the second a lively
dance reminiscent of
Copland. It is not too
difficult, yet very
impressive!
Concert Band; Orchestra - Grade 4 SKU: AP.49212 Composed by Carl Strommen...(+)
Concert Band; Orchestra -
Grade 4
SKU:
AP.49212
Composed by
Carl Strommen. 5 or More;
MakeMusic Cloud; Mixed
Instruments - Flexible
Instrumentation;
Performance Music
Ensemble; Single Titles;
Solo Small Ensembles.
Alfred Concert Band.
Score and Part(s).
Duration 3:30. Alfred
Music #00-49212.
Published by Alfred Music
(AP.49212).
ISBN
9781470648527. UPC:
038081569321.
English.
This
version of Cumberland
Cross by Carl Strommen is
part of our Alfred FLEX
offerings and is designed
with maximum flexibility
for use by any mix of
instruments---wind,
strings, and percussion,
including like- or
mixed-ensembles with as
few as 5 players. The
suggested instrumentation
and a customizable
Teacher Map will help you
plan out how to best
assign parts to suit your
ensemble's needs. It also
comes with supplemental
parts for maximum
flexibility. With the
purchase of this piece,
permission is granted to
photocopy the parts as
needed for your ensemble.
A percussion
accompaniment track is
also available as a free
download. String parts
have been carefully
edited with extra
fingerings and
appropriate bowings to
support students in mixed
ensembles playing in less
familiar keys.
Your band will
sound great with Carl
Strommen's classic
original piece.
Cumberland Cross explores
the rich American folk
style in two sections.
The first has broad,
moving harmonies under a
Shenandoah-like melody,
and the second a lively
dance reminiscent of
Copland. It is not too
difficult, yet very
impressive!
Cumberland Cross Orchestre [Conducteur et Parties séparées] - Facile Belwin
Composed by Carl Strommen. Orchestra. Full Orchestra; Part(s); Score. Belwin Int...(+)
Composed by Carl
Strommen. Orchestra. Full
Orchestra; Part(s);
Score. Belwin
Intermediate Full
Orchestra. Grade 2.5. 202
pages. Published by
Belwin Music
Orchestra - Grade 3 SKU: AP.48093S Composed by Bob Phillips. MakeMusic Cl...(+)
Orchestra - Grade 3
SKU: AP.48093S
Composed by Bob Phillips.
MakeMusic Cloud;
Performance Music
Ensemble; Single Titles;
String Orchestra.
Highland/Etling String
Orchestra. Score. 20
pages. Duration 4:15.
Highland/Etling
#00-48093S. Published by
Highland/Etling
(AP.48093S).
UPC:
038081558721.
English.
Full of
energy and life, Streaks
of Thunder, an original
piece by Bob Phillips,
includes moments of sheer
exuberance as well as
reflection. The series of
memorable melodies and
driving rhythms streak
through all sections in
an almost call and
response between upper
and lower strings.
Excitement abounds in
this piece, making it a
great opener or closer!
(4:15) This title
available in MakeMusic
Cloud.
Orchestra - Grade 3 SKU: AP.48094 Composed by Bob Phillips. MakeMusic Clo...(+)
Orchestra - Grade 3
SKU: AP.48094
Composed by Bob Phillips.
MakeMusic Cloud;
Performance Music
Ensemble; Single Titles;
String Orchestra.
Highland/Etling String
Orchestra. Light Concert;
Masterwork Arrangement.
Score and Part(s). 128
pages. Duration 3:50.
Highland/Etling
#00-48094. Published by
Highland/Etling
(AP.48094).
UPC:
038081559193.
English.
Starting
with a slow, hypnotic
rock ballad with
beautiful melodic lines
and then moving into a
high-energy, bluesy Rock
section, this piece by
Bob Phillips will be a
great opener or closer.
Two soaring violin
features appear in the
second section and can be
performed solo or soli. A
repetitive, driving,
never-stopping rock
groove moves throughout
this original piece and
the soaring violin
solo/soli part.
Optimistic and powerful,
Rockin' 67 Blues is sure
to be a new classic.
(3:50) This title is
available in MakeMusic
Cloud.
Orchestra - Grade 3 SKU: AP.48093 Composed by Bob Phillips. MakeMusic Clo...(+)
Orchestra - Grade 3
SKU: AP.48093
Composed by Bob Phillips.
MakeMusic Cloud;
Performance Music
Ensemble; Single Titles;
String Orchestra.
Highland/Etling String
Orchestra. Programmatic.
Score and Part(s). 128
pages. Duration 4:15.
Highland/Etling
#00-48093. Published by
Highland/Etling
(AP.48093).
UPC:
038081558714.
English.
Full of
energy and life, Streaks
of Thunder, an original
piece by Bob Phillips,
includes moments of sheer
exuberance as well as
reflection. The series of
memorable melodies and
driving rhythms streak
through all sections in
an almost call and
response between upper
and lower strings.
Excitement abounds in
this piece, making it a
great opener or closer!
(4:15) This title is
available in MakeMusic
Cloud.
Orchestra SKU: LO.30-2872H Composed by Greg Gilpin. Arranged by Paul Lang...(+)
Orchestra
SKU:
LO.30-2872H
Composed
by Greg Gilpin. Arranged
by Paul Langford.
Conductor's score.
Concert. Orchestral score
and parts. Heritage Music
Press #30/2872H.
Published by Heritage
Music Press
(LO.30-2872H).
UPC:
000308132595.
Writt
en to premiere at the
2012 Generations Together
in Music concert at
Carnegie Hall, this
gorgeous original piece
features emotive and
dramatic choral writing
that spans the full gamut
of dynamics and
expression. The
traditional Latin text is
set with rich vocal
harmonies and accompanied
by a distinctly melodic
recurring piano theme. A
pronunciation guide for
the Latin text is
included.
Instrumentation: Fl, Ob,
Cl, Bsn, 2 Perc, Timp,
Pno, Harp, 2 Vln, Vla,
Cello, Bass.
Orchestra - Grade 2.5 SKU: AP.45882S Composed by Scott Watson. Performanc...(+)
Orchestra - Grade 2.5
SKU: AP.45882S
Composed by Scott Watson.
Performance Music
Ensemble; Single Titles;
String Orchestra.
Highland/Etling String
Orchestra. Score. 8
pages. Duration 2:55.
Highland/Etling
#00-45882S. Published by
Highland/Etling
(AP.45882S).
UPC:
038081523880.
English.
With its
bright, hopeful melody
and infectious rhythms,
this original piece by
Scott Watson, A Joyous
Celebration, is perfect
to program for any
celebratory occasion, or
to open or close your
concert. Optimistic
harmonies and recurring
syncopations in the
opening section give way
to broad, expansive
strokes in a brief,
contrasting section. A
fortissimo climax leads
to the welcome return of
the jubilant opening
theme. The joyful music
drives to a sparkling
finish, conveying the
feeling that anything is
possible! (2:55).
Standard
string orchestra (88555)
with optional 3rd
Violin/Viola TC (3).
Voyager String Orchestra.
Score and Set of Parts.
Kendor Music Inc #9005.
Published by Kendor Music
Inc (KN.9005).
UPC:
822795090055.
In
this contest-worthy
original for developing
student groups, a gently
expressive midsection
featuring muted strings
is flanked by vigorous
opening and closing
themes. Everyone shares
in the presentation of
prominent material, and
some well-crafted
counterpoint gives the
closing section an
especially dramatic,
sophisticated sound.
Duration 4:05.
Orchestra - Grade 2.5 SKU: AP.44840S Composed by Andrew H. Dabczynski. Pe...(+)
Orchestra - Grade 2.5
SKU: AP.44840S
Composed by Andrew H.
Dabczynski. Performance
Music Ensemble; Single
Titles; String Orchestra.
Highland/Etling String
Orchestra. Score. 20
pages. Duration 3:30.
Highland/Etling
#00-44840S. Published by
Highland/Etling
(AP.44840S).
UPC:
038081518398.
English.
Attention
thrill-seekers! Invite
your orchestra and
audience to step aboard
the Millennium Cyclone
roller coaster, and take
off on a wild ride!
Filled with twists,
turns, ups, and
downs---and even a moment
to catch your breath.
Here's an original piece
by Andrew H. Dabczynski
that will delight and
challenge intermediate
string players. It's also
a chance to introduce
repeated 16th note
figures and dramatically
contrasting dynamics;
this one is a sure must
ride! (3:30).
Composed by Todd Parrish.
Performance Music
Ensemble; Single Titles;
String Orchestra.
Highland/Etling String
Orchestra. Score. 8
pages. Duration 2:00.
Highland/Etling
#00-43837S. Published by
Highland/Etling
(AP.43837S).
UPC:
038081497136.
English.
Written to
give young orchestras a
full sound, this original
piece features all the
notes and bowings learned
in the first year of
study. Each section gets
to play both melody and
harmony while working on
staccato bowings and
varied dynamics.
(2:00).
Orchestra - Grade 2.5 SKU: AP.44836S Composed by Gary Fagan. Performance ...(+)
Orchestra - Grade 2.5
SKU: AP.44836S
Composed by Gary Fagan.
Performance Music
Ensemble; Single Titles;
String Orchestra.
Highland/Etling String
Orchestra. Score. 12
pages. Duration 2:15.
Highland/Etling
#00-44836S. Published by
Highland/Etling
(AP.44836S).
UPC:
038081518312.
English.
This
original piece is in a
style reminiscent of the
music of the rich
cultural heritage of the
Appalachian Mountain
area. Music is an
important part of the
Appalachian way of life.
In fact, Appalachian
music is one of the
best-known manifestations
of the culture.
Traditional Appalachian
music is derived
primarily from the
English and Scottish
ballad tradition and
Irish and Scottish fiddle
music. African-American
blues musicians played a
significant role in
developing the
instrumental aspects of
Appalachian music as
well. (2:15).
Orchestra - Grade 0.5 SKU: AP.46677S Composed by Michael Story. MakeMusic...(+)
Orchestra - Grade 0.5
SKU: AP.46677S
Composed by Michael
Story. MakeMusic Cloud;
Performance Music
Ensemble; Single Titles;
String Orchestra. Belwin
Very Beginning String
Orchestra. Fall;
Halloween; Light Concert.
Score. 8 pages. Belwin
Music #00-46677S.
Published by Belwin Music
(AP.46677S).
ISBN
9781470658151. UPC:
038081533223.
English.
Zombies
are everywhere these
days---at least in songs,
movies, and on TV! This
original piece is a tip
of the hat to the wildly
popular sci-fi craze.
Written for first year
orchestra students,
Zombie Dance by Michael
Story uses mostly quarter
note rhythms and D-, A-,
and G-string notes
including a few
C-naturals. Very easy
optional piano and
percussion parts are
included, however it is
playable by strings
alone. Have fun with this
one! This title is
available in MakeMusic
Cloud.
Orchestra - Grade 2.5 SKU: AP.45882 Composed by Scott Watson. Performance...(+)
Orchestra - Grade 2.5
SKU: AP.45882
Composed by Scott Watson.
Performance Music
Ensemble; Single Titles;
String Orchestra.
Highland/Etling String
Orchestra. Score and
Part(s). 110 pages.
Duration 2:55.
Highland/Etling
#00-45882. Published by
Highland/Etling
(AP.45882).
UPC:
038081523873.
English.
With its
bright, hopeful melody
and infectious rhythms,
this original piece by
Scott Watson is perfect
to program for any
celebratory occasion, or
to open or close your
concert. Optimistic
harmonies and recurring
syncopations in the
opening section give way
to broad, expansive
strokes in a brief,
contrasting section. A
fortissimo climax leads
to the welcome return of
the jubilant opening
theme. The joyful music
drives to a sparkling
finish, conveying the
feeling that anything is
possible! (2:55).
Orchestra - Grade 3 SKU: AP.33670S Composed by Keith Sharp. Performance M...(+)
Orchestra - Grade 3
SKU: AP.33670S
Composed by Keith Sharp.
Performance Music
Ensemble; Single Titles;
String Orchestra. Belwin
Intermediate String
Orchestra. Score. 12
pages. Belwin Music
#00-33670S. Published by
Belwin Music (AP.33670S).
UPC: 038081381671.
English.
Loaded
with joyful and
optimistic character,
this original piece
presents two contrasting
themes. Moving from the
initial rhythmic,
fiddling style section
into the warm lyricism of
an old Celtic air and
back to the rhythmic
theme, all parts are
musically engaging and
encourage cohesive energy
in the ensemble. Featured
syncopation, some third
position for the 1st
violins, and rapid string
crossing figures provide
just the right amount of
challenge. Clever bow
technique and fun rolled
into one!
Aboriginal Rituals Orchestre [Conducteur et Parties séparées + CD] - Intermédiaire Alfred Publishing
By Elliot A. Del Borgo. Edited by George Megaw. Arranged by Elliot A. Del Borgo....(+)
By Elliot A. Del Borgo.
Edited by George Megaw.
Arranged by Elliot A. Del
Borgo. Orchestra (Full
orchestra). 282 pages.
Published by Alfred
Publishing.
The Reel Deal Orchestre [Conducteur] - Facile Belwin
Orchestra - Grade 3 SKU: AP.49009S Composed by Chris M. Bernotas. MakeMus...(+)
Orchestra - Grade 3
SKU: AP.49009S
Composed by Chris M.
Bernotas. MakeMusic
Cloud; Performance Music
Ensemble; Single Titles;
String Orchestra. Belwin
Concert String Orchestra.
Folk; Light Concert.
Score. 20 pages. Duration
3:00. Belwin Music
#00-49009S. Published by
Belwin Music (AP.49009S).
ISBN 9781470645298.
UPC: 038081565330.
English.
The Reel
Deal by Chris M. Bernotas
will be one of your
students' favorite
pieces. This original
reel lies well in the key
of D major. Surprising
harmonies add to
originality of this
piece. All of the
instruments get a chance
to play the melody, and
clear fingerings and
bowings have been added
throughout. The optional
cajon creates an
authentic Irish feel. A
perfect closer to any
festival or concert!
(3:00) This title
available in MakeMusic
Cloud.
Orchestra - Grade 3 SKU: AP.49009 Composed by Chris M. Bernotas. MakeMusi...(+)
Orchestra - Grade 3
SKU: AP.49009
Composed by Chris M.
Bernotas. MakeMusic
Cloud; Performance Music
Ensemble; Single Titles;
String Orchestra. Belwin
Concert String Orchestra.
Form: Dance. Fiddle;
Folk; Light Concert.
Score and Part(s). 115
pages. Duration 3:00.
Belwin Music #00-49009.
Published by Belwin Music
(AP.49009).
ISBN
9781470645281. UPC:
038081565323.
English.
The Reel
Deal by Chris M. Bernotas
will be one of your
students' favorite
pieces. This original
reel lies well in the key
of D major. Surprising
harmonies add to
originality of this
piece. All of the
instruments get a chance
to play the melody, and
clear fingerings and
bowings have been added
throughout. The optional
cajon creates an
authentic Irish feel. A
perfect closer to any
festival or concert!
(3:00) This title is
available in MakeMusic
Cloud.
Orchestra - Grade 2 SKU: AP.31581S Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. A...(+)
Orchestra - Grade 2
SKU: AP.31581S
Composed by Wolfgang
Amadeus Mozart. Arranged
by Andrew H. Dabczynski.
MakeMusic Cloud;
Performance Music
Ensemble; Single Titles;
String Orchestra.
Highland/Etling String
Explorer. Form:
Transcription. Classical;
Masterwork Arrangement.
Score. 12 pages.
Highland/Etling
#00-31581S. Published by
Highland/Etling
(AP.31581S).
UPC:
038081350776.
English.
Mozart's
Early Quartet collection
is recognized as a crown
of string chamber music.
This accessible
arrangement, from an
arranger recognized for
his careful and creative
adaptations, is very true
to the original. An
interesting bass part has
been added, and the more
taxing rhythms,
accidentals and
embellishments have been
simplified. Playable by
younger players, yet
advanced students also
will find this piece
delightfully
satisfying---even
challenging---when played
at a faster tempo. Here's
a centerpiece for any
string orchestra concert
program! Correlates with
String Explorer Book One,
unit 13. This title is
available in MakeMusic
Cloud.
Orchestra SKU: PR.11641867L Composed by William Kraft. Spiral. Large Scor...(+)
Orchestra
SKU:
PR.11641867L
Composed
by William Kraft. Spiral.
Large Score. Duration 16
minutes, 25 seconds.
Theodore Presser Company
#116-41867L. Published by
Theodore Presser Company
(PR.11641867L).
UPC:
680160683215.
Conte
xtures: Riots -Decade '60
was commissioned by Zubin
Mehta and the Southern
California Symphony
Association after the
successful premiere of
the Concerto for Four
Percussion Soloists and
Orchestra. It was written
during the spring and
summer months of 1967.
Riots stemming from
resentment against the
racial situation in the
United States and the war
in Vietnam were occurring
throughout the country
and inevitably invaded
the composer's creative
subconscious.
Contextures, as the title
implies, was intended to
exploit various and
varying textures. As the
work progressed the
correspondence between
the fabric of music and
the fabric of society
became apparent and the
allegory grew in
significance. So I found
myself translating social
aspects into musical
techniques. Social
stratification became a
polymetric situation
where disparate groups
function together. The
conflict between the
forces of expansion and
the forces of containment
is expressed through and
opposition of tonal
fluidity vs. rigidity.
This is epitomized in the
fourth movement, where
the brass is divided into
two groups - a muted
group, encircled by the
unmuted one, which does
its utmost to keep the
first group within a
restricted pitch area.
The playful jazzy bits
(one between the first
and second movements and
one at the end of the
piece) are simply saying
that somehow in this age
of turmoil and anxiety
ways of having fun are
found even though that
fun may seem
inappropriate. The piece
is in five movements,
with an interlude between
the first and second
movements. It is scored
for a large orchestra,
supplemented by six
groups of percussion,
including newly created
roto-toms (small tunable
drums) and some original
devices, such as muted
gongs and muted
vibraphone. There is also
an offstage jazz quartet:
bass, drums, soprano
saxophone and trumpet.
The first movement begins
with a solo by the first
clarinetist which is
interrupted by
intermittent heckling
from his colleagues
leading to a
configuration of large
disparate elements. The
interlude of solo violin
and snare-drum follows
without pause. The second
movement, Prestissimo, is
a display piece of
virtuosity for the entire
orchestra. The third
movement marks a period
of repose and reflection
and calls for some
expressive solos,
particularly by the horn
and alto saxophone. The
fourth movement opens
with a rather lengthy
oboe solo, which is
threatened by large
blocks of sound from the
orchestra, against an
underlying current of
agitated energy in the
piano and percussion.
This leads to a section
in which large orchestral
forces oppose one
another, ultimately
bringing the work to a
climax, if not to a
denouement. Various
thematic elements are
strewn all over the
orchestra, resulting in
the formation of a
general haze of sound. A
transition leads to the
fifth movement without
pause. The musical haze
is pierced gently by the
offstage jazz group as if
they were attempting to
ignore and even dispel
the gloom, but a legato
bell sound enters and
hovers over both the jazz
group and the orchestra,
the latter making
statements of disquieting
finality. Two films were
conceived to accompany
portions of Contextures.
The first done by Herbert
Kosowar, was a
chemography film
(painting directly into
the film using dyes and
various implements) with
fast clips of riot
photographs. The second
was a film collage made
by photographically
abstracting details from
paintings of Reginald
Pollack. The purpose was
to invoke a non-specific
response - as in music -
but at the same time to
define the subject matter
of the piece. The films
were constructed to
correspond with certain
developments in the piece
and in no way affect the
independence and musical
flow of the piece, having
been made after the piece
was completed.
Contextures: Riots -
Decade '60 is dedicated
to Mehta, the Southern
California Symphony
Association and the Los
Angeles Philharmonic
Orchestra. The news of
the assassination of Dr.
Martin Luther King came
the afternoon of the
premiere, April 4, 1968.
That evening's
performances, and also
the succeeding ones, were
dedicated to him and a
special dedication to Dr.
King has been inserted
into he score. All the
music that follows the
jazz group - beginning
with the legato bell
sound playing the first 2
notes to We shall
overcome constitutes a
new ending to commemorate
Dr. King's death.
Orchestra SKU: PR.11641867S Composed by William Kraft. Full score. Durati...(+)
Orchestra
SKU:
PR.11641867S
Composed
by William Kraft. Full
score. Duration 16
minutes, 25 seconds.
Theodore Presser Company
#116-41867S. Published by
Theodore Presser Company
(PR.11641867S).
UPC:
680160683208.
Conte
xtures: Riots -Decade '60
was commissioned by Zubin
Mehta and the Southern
California Symphony
Association after the
successful premiere of
the Concerto for Four
Percussion Soloists and
Orchestra. It was written
during the spring and
summer months of 1967.
Riots stemming from
resentment against the
racial situation in the
United States and the war
in Vietnam were occurring
throughout the country
and inevitably invaded
the composer's creative
subconscious.
Contextures, as the title
implies, was intended to
exploit various and
varying textures. As the
work progressed the
correspondence between
the fabric of music and
the fabric of society
became apparent and the
allegory grew in
significance. So I found
myself translating social
aspects into musical
techniques. Social
stratification became a
polymetric situation
where disparate groups
function together. The
conflict between the
forces of expansion and
the forces of containment
is expressed through and
opposition of tonal
fluidity vs. rigidity.
This is epitomized in the
fourth movement, where
the brass is divided into
two groups - a muted
group, encircled by the
unmuted one, which does
its utmost to keep the
first group within a
restricted pitch area.
The playful jazzy bits
(one between the first
and second movements and
one at the end of the
piece) are simply saying
that somehow in this age
of turmoil and anxiety
ways of having fun are
found even though that
fun may seem
inappropriate. The piece
is in five movements,
with an interlude between
the first and second
movements. It is scored
for a large orchestra,
supplemented by six
groups of percussion,
including newly created
roto-toms (small tunable
drums) and some original
devices, such as muted
gongs and muted
vibraphone. There is also
an offstage jazz quartet:
bass, drums, soprano
saxophone and trumpet.
The first movement begins
with a solo by the first
clarinetist which is
interrupted by
intermittent heckling
from his colleagues
leading to a
configuration of large
disparate elements. The
interlude of solo violin
and snare-drum follows
without pause. The second
movement, Prestissimo, is
a display piece of
virtuosity for the entire
orchestra. The third
movement marks a period
of repose and reflection
and calls for some
expressive solos,
particularly by the horn
and alto saxophone. The
fourth movement opens
with a rather lengthy
oboe solo, which is
threatened by large
blocks of sound from the
orchestra, against an
underlying current of
agitated energy in the
piano and percussion.
This leads to a section
in which large orchestral
forces oppose one
another, ultimately
bringing the work to a
climax, if not to a
denouement. Various
thematic elements are
strewn all over the
orchestra, resulting in
the formation of a
general haze of sound. A
transition leads to the
fifth movement without
pause. The musical haze
is pierced gently by the
offstage jazz group as if
they were attempting to
ignore and even dispel
the gloom, but a legato
bell sound enters and
hovers over both the jazz
group and the orchestra,
the latter making
statements of disquieting
finality. Two films were
conceived to accompany
portions of Contextures.
The first done by Herbert
Kosowar, was a
chemography film
(painting directly into
the film using dyes and
various implements) with
fast clips of riot
photographs. The second
was a film collage made
by photographically
abstracting details from
paintings of Reginald
Pollack. The purpose was
to invoke a non-specific
response - as in music -
but at the same time to
define the subject matter
of the piece. The films
were constructed to
correspond with certain
developments in the piece
and in no way affect the
independence and musical
flow of the piece, having
been made after the piece
was completed.
Contextures: Riots -
Decade '60 is dedicated
to Mehta, the Southern
California Symphony
Association and the Los
Angeles Philharmonic
Orchestra. The news of
the assassination of Dr.
Martin Luther King came
the afternoon of the
premiere, April 4, 1968.
That evening's
performances, and also
the succeeding ones, were
dedicated to him and a
special dedication to Dr.
King has been inserted
into he score. All the
music that follows the
jazz group - beginning
with the legato bell
sound playing the first 2
notes to We shall
overcome constitutes a
new ending to commemorate
Dr. King's death.
Classic Rock for the String Orchestra (Teacher's Score). Arranged by Bob ...(+)
Classic Rock for the
String Orchestra
(Teacher's Score).
Arranged by Bob Phillips
and Daryl Silberman.
Book; CD; Play-Along;
String Orchestra
Collection. Rock. 48
pages. Published by
Alfred Music (AP.40742).
2nd Movement.
Composed by Ludwig van
Beethoven. Arranged by
Michael Hopkins.
Masterworks; Performance
Music Ensemble; Single
Titles; String Orchestra.
Belwin Symphonic String
Orchestra. Classical;
Masterwork Arrangement;
Romantic. Score. 20
pages. Belwin Music
#00-46690S. Published by
Belwin Music (AP.46690S).