Orchestra - Grade 4
SKU: AP.45871S
Composed by Richard
Meyer. Performance Music
Ensemble; Single Titles;
String Orchestra.
Highland/Etling String
Orchestra. Multicultural.
Score. 40 pages.
Highland/Etling
#00-45871S. Published by
Highland/Etling
(AP.45871S).
UPC:
038081529608.
English.
This
multi-cultural piece
explores world music
using a unique and
exciting format. Two
side-by-side orchestras
share one conductor, with
one group performing
traditional American
songs and the other
playing folk songs from
the Middle East. A total
of eight songs are
presented as each section
from the two orchestras
is featured. As the piece
unfolds, what emerges is
not only a tapestry of
beautiful music, but an
intense commentary on the
power of music to unite
diverse cultures. Whether
you split your orchestra
in two or combine with
another orchestra,
Hemispheres by Richard
Meyer is sure to educate
your students and your
audience.
A
suggested seating chart
is included. Also
playable by one orchestra
in a traditional
set-up.