Orchestra full orchestra - Grade 5

SKU: KJ.JO2002C

Composed by Jack Stamp. Score and parts. Neil A. Kjos Music Company #JO2002C. Published by Neil A. Kjos Music Company (KJ.JO2002C).

It was with great pleasure that received a commission from my good friends at the Johnstown (Pennsylvania) Symphony Orchestra, Istvan Jaray, music director and conductor, to write a work for the opening of their 1996-1997 season. My intention was to write a lively work which highlighted the strengths of this musical organization while being accessible and appealing to their loyal audience members. In trying to tie something unique about Johnstown to the work, came up with the title, Iridium, which is a term that deals with the production of metal. During the writing of the work, my friend, colleague, and former teacher, Hugh Johnson passed away. Dr. Johnson, faculty emeritus at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, was a terrific musician who was always enthusiastic about orchestral music! It is this enthusiasm and energy that have tried to capture in this new work, which is dedicated to Dr. Johnson's memory. Finally, would like to thank Maestro Jaray and Tony Blackner for their interest in my work. With Iridium comes my best wishes to Maestro Jaray and the orchestra for a fantastic new season of music-making. -Jack Stamp (August, 1996).

Orchestra - Grade 3

SKU: AP.29664

Composed by Robert D. Gardner. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Belwin Intermediate String Orchestra. Score and Part(s). 144 pages. Duration 3:40. Belwin Music #00-29664. Published by Belwin Music (AP.29664).

UPC: 038081321578. English.

Young string musicians will enjoy performing this heavy rock style piece because it utilizes an aggressive style and mixed tonality similar to 'their' music that they listen to for fun. The concept behind the title of this piece is that, although we sometimes move dully through our daily routines, it is good to take time to appreciate the individual moments that make up our lives, like a child does the first time they experience something. All parts are in first position with few accidentals or difficult bowing patterns. At the same time, this piece will challenge your group with its independent voicings and syncopated, interlocking rhythms. This piece would add variety to any school concert, and would fit nicely in a festival program, especially one that utilized several different genres. (3:40).

(Note-for-Note Transcriptions of the Brass, Woodwind, Strings and More). By The Beatles. For Orchestra. Transcribed. Softcover. 192 pages. Published by Hal Leonard