Orchestra String
Orchestra - Grade 1.5-2
SKU: CF.FAS2
Composed by Larry Clark.
SWS - FS. Carl Fischer
First Plus String
Orchestra Series. Score
and Parts. With Standard
notation. 8+8+5+5+2+5+8
pages. Carl Fischer Music
#FAS2. Published by Carl
Fischer Music (CF.FAS2).
ISBN 9780825840753.
UPC: 798408040758. 8.5 X
11 inches. Key: E
minor.
Expressive
playing, some simple
counterpoint, and a touch
of pizzicato characterize
this contemporary
sounding but accessible
piece in two contrasting
sections, slow and
lively. Duration:
3'15.
The definition
of Air is a tune or
melody, but often it is
used to describe a piece
that is lyrical in
nature, as in the first
section of this piece.
The next section of the
piece is called Caprice,
which is the French word
for capriccio. The
term capriccio has
been used as the title
for a variety of
different types of works
throughout music history.
It is used here in its
literal definition which
describes the fanciful,
capricious nature of the
second section of the
piece.As part of the
development of the piece,
the minor material from
the Air is used as bridge
material in the Caprice
section. The Air and
Caprice should be very
contrasting in style.
Play the Air very
sustained and
chorale-like and the
Caprice, light with
forward motion. The tempo
of the Caprice should not
be too fast; however, the
tempo can be adjusted
down to accommodate the
ability level of your
ensemble. Bowings have
not been over-marked, and
no slurs are used; feel
free to alter it if
necessary.It has been my
pleasure to have had the
opportunity to write this
piece. I hope that you
and your students find it
useful for your
program.
