Composed by Doris Gazda.
Edited by Amy Rosen. Carl
Fischer Young String
Orchestra Series.
Classical. Score and
Parts. With Standard
notation.
16+4+16+10+10+4+10+12
pages. Carl Fischer Music
#YAS10. Published by Carl
Fischer Music (CF.YAS10).
ISBN 9780825848261.
UPC: 798408048266. 8.5 X
11 inches. Key: D
major.
When
traveling through the
desert southwest of the
United States, you may be
fortunate enough to come
across a strange looking
brown and white streaked
bird called the
Roadrunner. It has a blue
patch of skin circling
the eyes, a tiny dot of
bright red behind the
eyes, a bushy crest on
the top of its head and a
long tail that bobs up
and down. A member of the
cuckoo family, it is New
Mexico's state bird, and
can run in bursts of
speed from between ten to
twenty miles per hour.
Because it is equipped to
run rather than fly, its
feet are different from
other bird species,
having two toes in front
and two toes in the back.
Its tracks looks like the
letter X. Although
roadrunners can become
airborne, they are
basically ground birds
and do not fly. They eat
insects, scorpions, small
rodents, birds, lizards
and snakes. They do make
noise when in danger;
however, the clicks and
clatters do not resemble
the sound of a honking
horn that we think of
from the Hollywood
cartoon version of
roadrunners. The repeated
notes in the opening
melody of Roadrunner
Rally will remind
you of the sight of a
roadrunner traveling
along at breakneck speed.
A crisp spiccato
accompanied by pizzicato
in the cello and bass
paints the picture of the
bird running through the
desert. At m. 17 you will
hear that raucous honk,
honk that is associated
with the roadrunner
saying Out of my way! The
syncopation can easily be
learned by feel as well
as by counting carefully.
At m. 25 and similar
passages, the first
violins will have fun
learning the jazz licks.
The walking bass like at
m.69 with the jerky sound
of the octaves in the
upper strings will remind
you of the awkward
appearance of this
ungainly bird. And of
course, Roadrunner
Rally ends with a
loudly emphasized honking
noise, the beep that we
associate with the
humorous picture of the
roadrunner. When
traveling through the
desert southwest of the
United States, you may be
fortunate enough to come
across a strange looking
brown and white streaked
bird called the
Roadrunner. It has a blue
patch of skin circling
the eyes, a tiny dot of
bright red behind the
eyes, a bushy crest on
the top of its head and a
long tail that bobs up
and down. A member of the
cuckoo family, it is New
Mexico's state bird, and
can run in bursts of
speed from between ten to
twenty miles per hour.
Because it is equipped to
run rather than fly, its
feet are different from
other bird species,
having two toes in front
and two toes in the back.
Its tracks looks like the
letter X. Although
roadrunners can become
airborne, they are
basically ground birds
and do not fly. They eat
insects, scorpions, small
rodents, birds, lizards
and snakes. They do make
noise when in danger;
however, the clicks and
clatters do not resemble
the sound of a honking
horn that we think of
from the Hollywood
cartoon version of
roadrunners. The repeated
notes in the opening
melody ofA Roadrunner
Rally will remind
you of the sight of a
roadrunner traveling
along at breakneck speed.
A crisp spiccato
accompanied by pizzicato
in the cello and bass
paints the picture of the
bird running through the
desert. At m. 17 you will
hear that raucous honk,
honk that is associated
with the roadrunner
saying Out of my way! The
syncopation can easily be
learned by feel as well
as by counting carefully.
At m. 25 and similar
passages, the first
violins will have fun
learning the jazz licks.
The walking bass like at
m.69 with the jerky sound
of the octaves in the
upper strings will remind
you of the awkward
appearance of this
ungainly bird. And of
course,A Roadrunner
Rally ends with a
loudly emphasized honking
noise, theA beep that we
associate with the
humorous picture of the
roadrunner. When
traveling through the
desert southwest of the
United States, you may be
fortunate enough to come
across a strange looking
brown and white streaked
bird called the
Roadrunner. It has a blue
patch of skin circling
the eyes, a tiny dot of
bright red behind the
eyes, a bushy crest on
the top of its head and a
long tail that bobs up
and down. A member of the
cuckoo family, it is New
Mexico's state bird, and
can run in bursts of
speed from between ten to
twenty miles per hour.
Because it is equipped to
run rather than fly, its
feet are different from
other bird species,
having two toes in front
and two toes in the back.
Its tracks looks like the
letter X. Although
roadrunners can become
airborne, they are
basically ground birds
and do not fly. They eat
insects, scorpions, small
rodents, birds, lizards
and snakes. They do make
noise when in danger;
however, the clicks and
clatters do not resemble
the sound of a honking
horn that we think of
from the Hollywood
cartoon version of
roadrunners. The repeated
notes in the opening
melody ofA Roadrunner
Rally will remind
you of the sight of a
roadrunner traveling
along at breakneck speed.
A crisp spiccato
accompanied by pizzicato
in the cello and bass
paints the picture of the
bird running through the
desert. At m. 17 you will
hear that raucous honk,
honk that is associated
with the roadrunner
saying Out of my way! The
syncopation can easily be
learned by feel as well
as by counting carefully.
At m. 25 and similar
passages, the first
violins will have fun
learning the jazz licks.
The walking bass like at
m.69 with the jerky sound
of the octaves in the
upper strings will remind
you of the awkward
appearance of this
ungainly bird. And of
course,A Roadrunner
Rally ends with a
loudly emphasized honking
noise, theA beep that we
associate with the
humorous picture of the
roadrunner. When
traveling through the
desert southwest of the
United States, you may be
fortunate enough to come
across a strange looking
brown and white streaked
bird called the
Roadrunner. It has a blue
patch of skin circling
the eyes, a tiny dot of
bright red behind the
eyes, a bushy crest on
the top of its head and a
long tail that bobs up
and down. A member of the
cuckoo family, it is New
Mexico's state bird, and
can run in bursts of
speed from between ten to
twenty miles per hour.
Because it is equipped to
run rather than fly, its
feet are different from
other bird species,
having two toes in front
and two toes in the back.
Its tracks looks like the
letter X. Although
roadrunners can become
airborne, they are
basically ground birds
and do not fly. They eat
insects, scorpions, small
rodents, birds, lizards
and snakes. They do make
noise when in danger;
however, the clicks and
clatters do not resemble
the sound of a honking
horn that we think of
from the Hollywood
cartoon version of
roadrunners. The repeated
notes in the opening
melody of Roadrunner
Rally will remind
you of the sight of a
roadrunner traveling
along at breakneck speed.
A crisp spiccato
accompanied by pizzicato
in the cello and bass
paints the picture of the
bird running through the
desert. At m. 17 you will
hear that raucous honk,
honk that is associated
with the roadrunner
saying Out of my way! The
syncopation can easily be
learned by feel as well
as by counting carefully.
At m. 25 and similar
passages, the first
violins will have fun
learning the jazz licks.
The walking bass like at
m.69 with the jerky sound
of the octaves in the
upper strings will remind
you of the awkward
appearance of this
ungainly bird. And of
course, Roadrunner
Rally ends with a
loudly emphasized honking
noise, the beep that we
associate with the
humorous picture of the
roadrunner. When
traveling through the
desert southwest of the
United States, you may be
fortunate enough to come
across a strange looking
brown and white streaked
bird called the
Roadrunner. It has a blue
patch of skin circling
the eyes, a tiny dot of
bright red behind the
eyes, a bushy crest on
the top of its head and a
long tail that bobs up
and down. A member of the
cuckoo family, it is New
Mexico's state bird, and
can run in bursts of
speed from between ten to
twenty miles per hour.
Because it is equipped to
run rather than fly, its
feet are different from
other bird species,
having two toes in front
and two toes in the back.
Its tracks looks like the
letter X. Although
roadrunners can become
airborne, they are
basically ground birds
and do not fly. They eat
insects, scorpions, small
rodents, birds, lizards
and snakes. They do make
noise when in danger;
however, the clicks and
clatters do not resemble
the sound of a honking
horn that we think of
from the Hollywood
cartoon version of
roadrunners. The repeated
notes in the opening
melody of Roadrunner
Rally will remind you of
the sight of a roadrunner
traveling along at
breakneck speed. A crisp
spiccato accompanied by
pizzicato in the cello
and bass paints the
picture of the bird
running through the
desert. At m. 17 you will
hear that raucous honk,
honk that is associated
with the roadrunner
saying Out of my way! The
syncopation can easily be
learned by feel as well
as by counting carefully.
At m. 25 and similar
passages, the first
violins will have fun
learning the jazz licks.
The walking bass like at
m.69 with the jerky sound
of the octaves in the
upper strings will remind
you of the awkward
appearance of this
ungainly bird. And of
course, Roadrunner Rally
ends with a loudly
emphasized honking noise,
the beep that we
associate with the
humorous picture of the
roadrunner. When
traveling through the
desert southwest of the
United States, you may be
fortunate enough to come
across a strange looking
brown and white streaked
bird called the
Roadrunner. It has a blue
patch of skin circling
the eyes, a tiny dot of
bright red behind the
eyes, a bushy crest on
the top of its head and a
long tail that bobs up
and down. A member of the
cuckoo family, it is New
Mexico's state bird, and
can run in bursts of
speed from between ten to
twenty miles per hour.
Because it is equipped to
run rather than fly, its
feet are different from
other bird species,
having two toes in front
and two toes in the back.
Its tracks looks like the
letter X. Although
roadrunners can become
airborne, they are
basically ground birds
and do not fly. They eat
insects, scorpions, small
rodents, birds, lizards
and snakes. They do make
noise when in danger;
however, the clicks and
clatters do not resemble
the sound of a honking
horn that we think of
from the Hollywood
cartoon version of
roadrunners.The repeated
notes in the opening
melody of Roadrunner
Rally will remind you of
the sight of a roadrunner
traveling along at
breakneck speed. A crisp
spiccato accompanied by
pizzicato in the cello
and bass paints the
picture of the bird
running through the
desert. At m. 17 you will
hear that raucous honk,
honk that is associated
with the roadrunner
saying Out of my way! The
syncopation can easily be
learned by feel as well
as by counting carefully.
At m. 25 and similar
passages, the first
violins will have fun
learning the jazz licks.
The walking bass like at
m.69 with the jerky sound
of the octaves in the
upper strings will remind
you of the awkward
appearance of this
ungainly bird. And of
course, Roadrunner
Rally ends with a loudly
emphasized honking noise,
the beep that we
associate with the
humorous picture of the
roadrunner.
Orchestra String Orchestra - Grade 3 SKU: CF.CAS18 Composed by Douglas To...(+)
Orchestra String
Orchestra - Grade 3
SKU: CF.CAS18
Composed by Douglas
Townsend. Carl Fischer
Concert String Orchestra
Series. Score and Parts.
With Standard notation.
12 pages. Carl Fischer
Music #CAS18. Published
by Carl Fischer Music
(CF.CAS18).
ISBN
9780825855016. UPC:
798408055011. 8.5 X 11
inches. Key: F
major.
A truly
masterful fantasy on an
English folk song, this
piece shows the
exceptional musical
development found in many
of the greatest classical
symphonies. The fantasy
is roughly in the style
of the classical rondo
(ABACA) and features fine
counterpoint and engaging
melodies. This piece can
be played in an
orchestral and quartet
setting and is both
challenging and fun to
play. My Fantasy
on The Wee Cooper of Fife
was one of four such
fantasies I wrote for my
daughter April when she
was studying the violin,
and I had hopes that when
she reached the age of
wisdom and proficiency
she would play them with
her friends. Life being
what is it, she
eventually gave up the
violin and chose a
completely different
career for herself-though
we are still the best of
friends! I found the song
in a collection of folk
songs for children where
it is called Rissoldy
Rossoldy. Except for
a few notes, the song was
almost identical to the
English folksong The
Wee Cooper of Fife,
which begins: There was a
Wee Cooper named Fife /
nickity nackety roo noo
roo / He took him to wed
a gentle wife / nickity
nackety roo noo roo / She
would na card she would
na spin / for fear 't
would harm her gentle
skin.... The tune is
rollicking and words are
amusing, and yes,
eventually they worked
out their problems!
The Fantasy is
roughly in the style of
the classical rondo,
which is ABACA coda, such
as one finds in the last
movements of some of
Haydn's later symphonies.
This composition may be
performed by a string
orchestra or solo string
quartet. - Douglas
Townsend. MyA
Fantasy on The Wee
Cooper of FifeA was
one of four such
fantasies I wrote for my
daughter April when she
was studying the violin,
and I had hopes that when
she reached the age of
wisdom and proficiency
she would play them with
her friends. Life being
what is it, she
eventually gave up the
violin and chose a
completely different
career for herself-though
we are still the best of
friends! I found the song
in a collection of folk
songs for children where
it is calledA
Rissoldy Rossoldy.A
Except for a few
notes, the song was
almost identical to the
English folksongA The
Wee Cooper of Fife,
which begins: There was a
Wee Cooper named Fife /
nickity nackety roo noo
roo / He took him to wed
a gentle wife / nickity
nackety roo noo roo / She
would na card she would
na spin / for fear 't
would harm her gentle
skin.... The tune is
rollicking and words are
amusing, and yes,
eventually they worked
out their problems!
The Fantasy is
roughly in the style of
the classical rondo,
which is ABACA coda, such
as one finds in the last
movements of some of
Haydn's later symphonies.
This composition may be
performed by a string
orchestra or solo string
quartet. - Douglas
Townsend. MyA
Fantasy on The Wee
Cooper of FifeA was
one of four such
fantasies I wrote for my
daughter April when she
was studying the violin,
and I had hopes that when
she reached the age of
wisdom and proficiency
she would play them with
her friends. Life being
what is it, she
eventually gave up the
violin and chose a
completely different
career for herself-though
we are still the best of
friends! I found the song
in a collection of folk
songs for children where
it is calledA
Rissoldy Rossoldy.A
Except for a few
notes, the song was
almost identical to the
English folksongA The
Wee Cooper of Fife,
which begins: There was a
Wee Cooper named Fife /
nickity nackety roo noo
roo / He took him to wed
a gentle wife / nickity
nackety roo noo roo / She
would na card she would
na spin / for fear 't
would harm her gentle
skin.... The tune is
rollicking and words are
amusing, and yes,
eventually they worked
out their problems!
The Fantasy is
roughly in the style of
the classical rondo,
which is ABACA coda, such
as one finds in the last
movements of some of
Haydn's later symphonies.
This composition may be
performed by a string
orchestra or solo string
quartet. - Douglas
Townsend. My
Fantasy on The Wee
Cooper of Fife was
one of four such
fantasies I wrote for my
daughter April when she
was studying the violin,
and I had hopes that when
she reached the age of
wisdom and proficiency
she would play them with
her friends. Life being
what is it, she
eventually gave up the
violin and chose a
completely different
career for herself-though
we are still the best of
friends! I found the song
in a collection of folk
songs for children where
it is called Rissoldy
Rossoldy. Except for
a few notes, the song was
almost identical to the
English folksong The
Wee Cooper of Fife,
which begins: There was a
Wee Cooper named Fife /
nickity nackety roo noo
roo / He took him to wed
a gentle wife / nickity
nackety roo noo roo / She
would na card she would
na spin / for fear 't
would harm her gentle
skin.... The tune is
rollicking and words are
amusing, and yes,
eventually they worked
out their problems!
The Fantasy is
roughly in the style of
the classical rondo,
which is ABACA coda, such
as one finds in the last
movements of some of
Haydn's later symphonies.
This composition may be
performed by a string
orchestra or solo string
quartet. - Douglas
Townsend. My Fantasy
on The Wee Cooper of Fife
was one of four such
fantasies I wrote for my
daughter April when she
was studying the violin,
and I had hopes that when
she reached the age of
wisdom and proficiency
she would play them with
her friends. Life being
what is it, she
eventually gave up the
violin and chose a
completely different
career for herself-though
we are still the best of
friends! I found the song
in a collection of folk
songs for children where
it is called Rissoldy
Rossoldy. Except for a
few notes, the song was
almost identical to the
English folksong The Wee
Cooper of Fife, which
begins: There was a Wee
Cooper named Fife /
nickity nackety roo noo
roo / He took him to wed
a gentle wife / nickity
nackety roo noo roo / She
would na card she would
na spin / for fear 't
would harm her gentle
skin.... The tune is
rollicking and words are
amusing, and yes,
eventually they worked
out their problems! The
Fantasy is roughly in the
style of the classical
rondo, which is ABACA
coda, such as one finds
in the last movements of
some of Haydn's later
symphonies. This
composition may be
performed by a string
orchestra or solo string
quartet. - Douglas
Townsend. My Fantas
y on The Wee Cooper of
Fife was one of four
such fantasies I wrote
for my daughter April
when she was studying the
violin, and I had hopes
that when she reached the
age of wisdom and
proficiency she would
play them with her
friends. Life being what
is it, she eventually
gave up the violin and
chose a completely
different career for
herself-though we are
still the best of
friends!I found the song
in a collection of folk
songs for children where
it is called Rissoldy
Rossoldy. Except for a
few notes, the song was
almost identical to the
English folksong The
Wee Cooper of Fife, which
begins:There was a Wee
Cooper named Fife /
nickity nackety roo noo
roo / He took him to wed
a gentle wife / nickity
nackety roo noo roo / She
would na card she would
na spin / for fear 't
would harm her gentle
skin....The tune is
rollicking and words are
amusing, and yes,
eventually they worked
out their problems!The
Fantasy is roughly in the
style of the classical
rondo, which is ABACA
coda, such as one finds
in the last movements of
some of Haydn's later
symphonies.This
composition may be
performed by a string
orchestra or solo string
quartet.- Douglas
Townsend.
About Carl
Fischer Concert String
Orchestra
Series
Thi
s series of pieces (Grade
3 and higher) is designed
for advancing ensembles.
The pieces in this series
are characterized
by:
Expanded use
of rhythms, ranges and
keys but technical
demands are still
carefully
considered
More
comprehensive bowing
techniques
Viola
T.C.
included
Careful
selection of keys and
degree of difficulty for
advancing
musicians
Integrity Orchestre à Cordes - Débutant Carl Fischer
Orchestra String Orchestra - Grade 1.5-2 SKU: CF.FAS27 Composed by Larry ...(+)
Orchestra String
Orchestra - Grade 1.5-2
SKU: CF.FAS27
Composed by Larry Clark.
Carl Fischer First Plus
String Orchestra Series.
Score and Parts. With
Standard notation.
8+8+5+5+5+2+8 pages. Carl
Fischer Music #FAS27.
Published by Carl Fischer
Music (CF.FAS27).
ISBN
9780825854835. UPC:
798408054830. 8.5 X 11
inches. Key: D
major.
The title
depicts the uplifting
nature of the piece that
inspires young players to
have confidence and
respect while living with
character and integrity.
The music is
characterized by strong
melodic intervals of
fourths and fifths and
dynamic contrasts, a
Larry Clark signature
that has made his music
so popular. In addition,
every player is an
important part of the
music. This is a perfect
showpiece for developing
groups for concerts or
festivals. As a former
teacher I always tried to
use the experience of
playing in an ensemble to
teach students about
being good people first b
having confidence, being
respectful, living with
character and integrity.
I choose to write music
with titles that will
stimulate students to
strive for this high
standard and I have tried
to write pieces that will
somehow musically depict
these values.
Integrity is one
such piece. I hope you
will find the main theme
to be uplifting and with
musical integrity, but
within the reach of
developing students. My
themes usually are
characterized by strong
melodic intervals of
fourths and fifths and
this piece is no
exception. It is also my
goal when writing music
for younger students to
provide every section in
the ensemble a chance to
play important melodic
material at some point in
the piece. In my humble
opinion, if students are
given music they like to
play they will want to
practice it over and over
again. The tempo markings
and bowings indicated are
only there as a guide and
should be adjusted to the
needs of your students.
It has been my pleasure
to have the opportunity
to write this piece. I
hope that you and your
students find it useful
for your program. LARRY
CLARK Lakeland, Florida
2004. As a former
teacher I always tried to
use the experience of
playing in an ensemble to
teach students about
being good people first b
having confidence, being
respectful, living with
character and integrity.
I choose to write music
with titles that will
stimulate students to
strive for this high
standard and I have tried
to write pieces that will
somehow musically depict
these values.A
Integrity is one
such piece. I hope you
will find the main theme
to be uplifting and with
musical integrity, but
within the reach of
developing students. My
themes usually are
characterized by strong
melodic intervals of
fourths and fifths and
this piece is no
exception. It is also my
goal when writing music
for younger students to
provide every section in
the ensemble a chance to
play important melodic
material at some point in
the piece. In my humble
opinion, if students are
given music they like to
play they will want to
practice it over and over
again. The tempo markings
and bowings indicated are
only there as a guide and
should be adjusted to the
needs of your students.
It has been my pleasure
to have the opportunity
to write this piece. I
hope that you and your
students find it useful
for your program. LARRY
CLARK Lakeland, Florida
2004. As a former
teacher I always tried to
use the experience of
playing in an ensemble to
teach students about
being good people first b
having confidence, being
respectful, living with
character and integrity.
I choose to write music
with titles that will
stimulate students to
strive for this high
standard and I have tried
to write pieces that will
somehow musically depict
these values. Integrity
is one such piece. I hope
you will find the main
theme to be uplifting and
with musical integrity,
but within the reach of
developing students. My
themes usually are
characterized by strong
melodic intervals of
fourths and fifths and
this piece is no
exception. It is also my
goal when writing music
for younger students to
provide every section in
the ensemble a chance to
play important melodic
material at some point in
the piece. In my humble
opinion, if students are
given music they like to
play they will want to
practice it over and over
again. The tempo markings
and bowings indicated are
only there as a guide and
should be adjusted to the
needs of your students.
It has been my pleasure
to have the opportunity
to write this piece. I
hope that you and your
students find it useful
for your program. LARRY
CLARK Lakeland, Florida
2004. As a former
teacher I always tried to
use the experience of
playing in an ensemble to
teach students about
being good people first b
having confidence, being
respectful, living with
character and integrity.
I choose to write music
with titles that will
stimulate students to
strive for this high
standard and I have tried
to write pieces that will
somehow musically depict
these
values. Integrity is
one such piece.I hope you
will find the main theme
to be uplifting and with
musical integrity, but
within the reach of
developing students. My
themes usually are
characterized by strong
melodic intervals of
fourths and fifths and
this piece is no
exception. It is also my
goal when writing music
for younger students to
provide every section in
the ensemble a chance to
play important melodic
material at some point in
the piece. In my humble
opinion, if students are
given music they like to
play they will want to
practice it over and over
again.The tempo markings
and bowings indicated are
only there as a guide and
should be adjusted to the
needs of your students.It
has been my pleasure to
have the opportunity to
write this piece. I hope
that you and your
students find it useful
for your program.LARRY
CLARKLakeland, Florida
2004.
Orchestra String Orchestra - Grade 1 SKU: CF.BAS5 Composed by Joseph Comp...(+)
Orchestra String
Orchestra - Grade 1
SKU: CF.BAS5
Composed by Joseph
Compello. SWS - FS. Carl
Fischer Beginning String
Orchestra Series.
Classical. Score and
Parts. With Standard
notation.
12+8+8+5+5+5+3+2 pages.
Duration 2:30. Carl
Fischer Music #BAS5.
Published by Carl Fischer
Music (CF.BAS5).
ISBN
9780825845086. UPC:
798408045081. 8.5 X 11
inches. Key: D
major.
The musical
effect of Prarie
Lullaby should be
graceful and serene,
evocative of a peaceful
night on the open plains.
To that end, players will
need to strive for an
unlabored rhythmic flow,
smooth bowing and a
clear, steady tone as
close to p as
possible. Beginning at
m.39, the violin and
viola parts are marked
pizzicato. If
young players are unable
to return quickly to
argo at m.53,
they may make the bow
preparation easier by
taking a full measure
rest at m.52. This option
is marked in the parts
and score. The divisi
notes at m. 69 are
provided for ensembles
which lack violas.
Ensembles with violas may
have them play the lower
notes while the second
violins play the upper
notes. Percussion, which
is completely optional,
should be very subdued.
Choose a bell mallet
which allows the tones to
be heard just above the
strings. the woodblock
part is intended to
imitate the clip-clop
sound of a horse's
hooves. Two different
sizes of woodblocks or
temple blocks are needed.
Finding two suitable
sounds on one woodblock
is difficult. Again, the
right mallets are very
important. The suspended
cymbal should be played
with brushes if the
string ensemble is small.
If the suspended cymbal
with brushes cannot be
heard above a large
number of strings, then
sticks should be used
instead. The percussion
part can be performed by
one player, provided the
instruments and mallets
are set up properly and
the player has the skill
to make the transitions
smoothly. Note the
optional rest at mm.
53-54. Performance time
with the repeat is two
and a half
minutes. The musical
effect ofA Prarie
LullabyA should be
graceful and serene,
evocative of a peaceful
night on the open plains.
To that end, players will
need to strive for an
unlabored rhythmic flow,
smooth bowing and a
clear, steady tone as
close toA p as
possible. Beginning at
m.39, the violin and
viola parts are markedA
pizzicato. If
young players are unable
to return quickly toA
argo at m.53,
they may make the bow
preparation easier by
taking a full measure
rest at m.52. This option
is marked in the parts
and score. TheA
divisiA notes at
m. 69 are provided for
ensembles which lack
violas. Ensembles with
violas may have them play
the lower notes while the
second violins play the
upper notes. Percussion,
which is completely
optional, should be very
subdued. Choose a bell
mallet which allows the
tones to be heard just
above the strings. the
woodblock part is
intended to imitate the
clip-clop sound of a
horse's hooves. Two
different sizes of
woodblocks or temple
blocks are needed.
Finding two suitable
sounds on one woodblock
is difficult. Again, the
right mallets are very
important. The suspended
cymbal should be played
with brushes if the
string ensemble is small.
If the suspended cymbal
with brushes cannot be
heard above a large
number of strings, then
sticks should be used
instead. The percussion
part can be performed by
one player, provided the
instruments and mallets
are set up properly and
the player has the skill
to make the transitions
smoothly. Note the
optional rest at mm.
53-54. Performance time
with the repeat is two
and a half
minutes. The musical
effect ofA Prarie
LullabyA should be
graceful and serene,
evocative of a peaceful
night on the open plains.
To that end, players will
need to strive for an
unlabored rhythmic flow,
smooth bowing and a
clear, steady tone as
close toA p as
possible. Beginning at
m.39, the violin and
viola parts are markedA
pizzicato. If
young players are unable
to return quickly toA
argo at m.53,
they may make the bow
preparation easier by
taking a full measure
rest at m.52. This option
is marked in the parts
and score. TheA
divisiA notes at
m. 69 are provided for
ensembles which lack
violas. Ensembles with
violas may have them play
the lower notes while the
second violins play the
upper notes. Percussion,
which is completely
optional, should be very
subdued. Choose a bell
mallet which allows the
tones to be heard just
above the strings. the
woodblock part is
intended to imitate the
clip-clop sound of a
horse's hooves. Two
different sizes of
woodblocks or temple
blocks are needed.
Finding two suitable
sounds on one woodblock
is difficult. Again, the
right mallets are very
important. The suspended
cymbal should be played
with brushes if the
string ensemble is small.
If the suspended cymbal
with brushes cannot be
heard above a large
number of strings, then
sticks should be used
instead. The percussion
part can be performed by
one player, provided the
instruments and mallets
are set up properly and
the player has the skill
to make the transitions
smoothly. Note the
optional rest at mm.
53-54. Performance time
with the repeat is two
and a half
minutes. The musical
effect of Prarie
Lullaby should be
graceful and serene,
evocative of a peaceful
night on the open plains.
To that end, players will
need to strive for an
unlabored rhythmic flow,
smooth bowing and a
clear, steady tone as
close to p as
possible. Beginning at
m.39, the violin and
viola parts are marked
pizzicato. If
young players are unable
to return quickly to
argo at m.53,
they may make the bow
preparation easier by
taking a full measure
rest at m.52. This option
is marked in the parts
and score. The divisi
notes at m. 69 are
provided for ensembles
which lack violas.
Ensembles with violas may
have them play the lower
notes while the second
violins play the upper
notes. Percussion, which
is completely optional,
should be very subdued.
Choose a bell mallet
which allows the tones to
be heard just above the
strings. the woodblock
part is intended to
imitate the clip-clop
sound of a horse's
hooves. Two different
sizes of woodblocks or
temple blocks are needed.
Finding two suitable
sounds on one woodblock
is difficult. Again, the
right mallets are very
important. The suspended
cymbal should be played
with brushes if the
string ensemble is small.
If the suspended cymbal
with brushes cannot be
heard above a large
number of strings, then
sticks should be used
instead. The percussion
part can be performed by
one player, provided the
instruments and mallets
are set up properly and
the player has the skill
to make the transitions
smoothly. Note the
optional rest at mm.
53-54. Performance time
with the repeat is two
and a half
minutes. The musical
effect of Prarie Lullaby
should be graceful and
serene, evocative of a
peaceful night on the
open plains. To that end,
players will need to
strive for an unlabored
rhythmic flow, smooth
bowing and a clear,
steady tone as close to p
as possible. Beginning at
m.39, the violin and
viola parts are marked
pizzicato. If young
players are unable to
return quickly to argo at
m.53, they may make the
bow preparation easier by
taking a full measure
rest at m.52. This option
is marked in the parts
and score. The divisi
notes at m. 69 are
provided for ensembles
which lack violas.
Ensembles with violas may
have them play the lower
notes while the second
violins play the upper
notes. Percussion, which
is completely optional,
should be very subdued.
Choose a bell mallet
which allows the tones to
be heard just above the
strings. the woodblock
part is intended to
imitate the clip-clop
sound of a horse's
hooves. Two different
sizes of woodblocks or
temple blocks are needed.
Finding two suitable
sounds on one woodblock
is difficult. Again, the
right mallets are very
important. The suspended
cymbal should be played
with brushes if the
string ensemble is small.
If the suspended cymbal
with brushes cannot be
heard above a large
number of strings, then
sticks should be used
instead. The percussion
part can be performed by
one player, provided the
instruments and mallets
are set up properly and
the player has the skill
to make the transitions
smoothly. Note the
optional rest at mm.
53-54. Performance time
with the repeat is two
and a half
minutes. The musical
effect of Prarie
Lullaby should be
graceful and serene,
evocative of a peaceful
night on the open plains.
To that end, players will
need to strive for an
unlabored rhythmic flow,
smooth bowing and a
clear, steady tone as
close to p as
possible.Beginning at
m.39, the violin and
viola parts are
marked pizzicato. If
young players are unable
to return quickly
to argo at m.53, they
may make the bow
preparation easier by
taking a full measure
rest at m.52. This option
is marked in the parts
and
score.The divisi no
tes at m. 69 are provided
for ensembles which lack
violas. Ensembles with
violas may have them play
the lower notes while the
second violins play the
upper notes.Percussion,
which is completely
optional, should be very
subdued. Choose a bell
mallet which allows the
tones to be heard just
above the strings. the
woodblock part is
intended to imitate the
clip-clop sound of a
horse's hooves. Two
different sizes of
woodblocks or temple
blocks are needed.
Finding two suitable
sounds on one woodblock
is difficult. Again, the
right mallets are very
important. The suspended
cymbal should be played
with brushes if the
string ensemble is small.
If the suspended cymbal
with brushes cannot be
heard above a large
number of strings, then
sticks should be used
instead.The percussion
part can be performed by
one player, provided the
instruments and mallets
are set up properly and
the player has the skill
to make the transitions
smoothly. Note the
optional rest at mm.
53-54.Performance time
with the repeat is two
and a half minutes.
About Carl
Fischer Beginning String
Orchestra
Series
Thi
s series of Grade 1
pieces is designed for
first year string groups.
The pieces in this series
are characterized by:
Limited parts
(often 2nd violin and
viola are the same part,
cello and bass are same
part)
Limited
keys and rhythms - only
simple 8th note
patterns
Composed by Muzio
Clementi. Arranged by
Douglas Townsend. Carl
Fischer Young String
Orchestra Series.
Classical. Full score.
With Standard notation.
12 pages. Carl Fischer
Music #YAS13F. Published
by Carl Fischer Music
(CF.YAS13F).
ISBN
9780825848339. UPC:
798408048334. 8.5 X 11
inches. Key: G
major.
IApart from
some of his Sonatinas,
Opus 36, Clementi's life
and music are hardly
known to the piano
teachers and students of
today. For example, in
addition to the above
mentioned Sonatinas,
Clementi wrote sixty
sonatas for the piano,
many of them unjustly
neglected, although his
friend Beethoven regarded
some of them very highly.
Clementi also wrote
symphonies (some of which
he arranged as piano
sonatas), a substantial
number of waltzes and
other dances for the
piano as well as sonatas
and sonatinas for piano
four-hands.In addition to
composing, Clementi was a
much sought after piano
teacher, and included
among his students John
Field (Father of the
'Nocturne'), and
Meyerbeer.In his later
years, Clementi became a
very successful music
publisher, publishing
among other works the
first English edition of
Beethoven's Violin
Concerto, in the great
composer's own
arrangement for the
piano, as well as some of
his string quartets.
Clementi was also one of
the first English piano
manufacturers to make
pianos with a metal frame
and string them with
wire.The Sonatina in C,
Opus 36, No. 1 was one of
six such works Clementi
wrote in 1797. He must
have been partial to
these little pieces (for
which he also provided
the fingerings), since
they were reissued
(without the fingering)
by the composer shortly
after 1801. About 1820,
he issued ''the sixth
edition, with
considerable improvements
by the author;· with
fingerings added and
several minor changes,
among which were that
many of them were written
an octave higher.IIIt has
often been said,
generally by those
unhampered by the facts,
that composers of the
past (and, dare we add,
the present?), usually
handled their financial
affairs with their public
and publishers with a
poor sense of business
acumen or common sense.
As a result they
frequently found
themselves in financial
straits.Contrary to
popular opinion, this was
the exception rather than
the rule. With the
exception of Mozart and
perhaps a few other
composers, the majority
of composers then, as
now, were quite
successful in their
dealings with the public
and their publishers, as
the following examples
will show.It was not
unusual for 18th- and
19th-century composers to
arrange some of their
more popular compositions
for different
combinations of
instruments in order to
increase their
availability to a larger
music-playing public.
Telemann, in the
introduction to his
seventy-two cantatas for
solo voice and one melody
instrument (flute, oboe
or violin, with the usual
continua) Der Harmonische
Gottesdienst, tor
example, suggests that if
a singer is not available
to perform a cantata the
voice part could be
played by another
instrument. And in the
introduction to his Six
Concertos and Six Suites
for flute, violin and
continua, he named four
different instrumental
combinations that could
perform these pieces, and
actually wrote out the
notes for the different
possibilities. Bach
arranged his violin
concertos for keyboard,
and Beethoven not only
arranged his Piano Sonata
in E Major, Opus 14, No.
1 for string quartet, he
also transposed it to the
key of F. Brahm's
well-known Quintet in F
Minor for piano and
strings was his own
arrangement of his
earlier sonata for two
pianos, also in F
Minor.IIIWe come now to
Clementi. It is well
known that some of his
sixty piano sonatas were
his own arrangements of
some of his lost
symphonies, and that some
of his rondos for piano
four-hands were
originally the last
movements of his solo
sonatas or piano trios.In
order to make the first
movement of his
delightful Sonatina in C,
Opus 36, No. 1 accessible
to young string players,
I have followed the
example established by
the composer himself by
arranging and transposing
one of his piano
compositions from one
medium (the piano) to
another. (string
instruments). In order to
simplify the work for
young string players, in
the process of adapting
it to the new medium it
was necessary to
transpose it from the
original key of C to G,
thereby doing away with
some of the difficulties
they would have
encountered in the
original key. The first
violin and cello parts
are similar to the right-
and left-hand parts of
the original piano
version. The few changes
I have made in these
parts have been for the
convenience of the string
players, but in no way do
they change the nature of
the music.Since the
original implied a
harmonic framework in
many places, I have added
a second violin and viola
part in such a way that
they not only have
interesting music to
play, but also fill in
some of the implied
harmony without in any
way detracting from the
composition's musical
value. Occasionally, it
has been necessary to
raise or lower a few
passages an octave or to
modify others slightly to
make them more accessible
for young players.It is
hoped that the musical
value of the composition
has not been too
compromised, and that
students and teachers
will come to enjoy this
little piece in its new
setting as much as
pianists have in the
original one. This
arrangement may also be
performed by a solo
string quartet. When
performed by a string
orchestra, the double
bass part may be
omitted.- Douglas
TownsendString editing by
Amy Rosen.
About Carl
Fischer Young String
Orchestra
Series
Thi
s series of Grade 2/Grade
2.5 pieces is designed
for second and third year
ensembles. The pieces in
this series are
characterized
by: --Occasionally
extending to third
position --Keys
carefully considered for
appropriate
difficulty --Addition
of separate 2nd violin
and viola
parts --Viola T.C.
part
included --Increase
in independence of parts
over beginning levels
Orchestra String Orchestra - Medium Easy/Medium SKU: CF.CAS10 Full Sco...(+)
Orchestra String
Orchestra - Medium
Easy/Medium
SKU:
CF.CAS10
Full
Score and Parts.
Composed by Wolfgang
Amadeus Mozart. Edited by
Amy Rosen. Arranged by
Roy Phillippe. FS-SWS.
Carl Fischer Concert
String Orchestra Series.
Score and Parts. With
Standard notation. K 525.
24+6+24+15+15+15+16
pages. Carl Fischer Music
#CAS10. Published by Carl
Fischer Music (CF.CAS10).
ISBN 9780825847615.
UPC: 798408047610. 8.5 X
11 inches. Key: G
major.
With this
arrangement, my goal is
to maintain the integrity
of the original work,
while making it
accessible to the younger
orchestra. An important
aspect of the successful
performance of this piece
is maintaining an
energetic tempo. The
repeated eighth notes in
the accompaniment should
be played cleanly and
crisply to maintain
momentum. There are many
places where abrupt
changes in dynamics
occur. For example, m. 1
begins with a string
unison forte,
which suddenly drops to
piano at m. 11.
Accents, staccatos, and
other articulations
should be carefully
observed. To be
effective, crescendos
should begin at a
reasonable volume, so
they have somewhere to go
dynamically. I hope you
and the orchestra enjoy
this arrangement. With
this arrangement, my goal
is to maintain the
integrity of the original
work, while making it
accessible to the younger
orchestra. An important
aspect of the successful
performance of this piece
is maintaining an
energetic tempo. The
repeated eighth notes in
the accompaniment should
be played cleanly and
crisply to maintain
momentum. There are many
places where abrupt
changes in dynamics
occur. For example, m. 1
begins with a string
unisonA forte,
which suddenly drops toA
piano at m. 11.
Accents, staccatos, and
other articulations
should be carefully
observed. To be
effective, crescendos
should begin at a
reasonable volume, so
they have somewhere to go
dynamically. I hope you
and the orchestra enjoy
this arrangement. With
this arrangement, my goal
is to maintain the
integrity of the original
work, while making it
accessible to the younger
orchestra. An important
aspect of the successful
performance of this piece
is maintaining an
energetic tempo. The
repeated eighth notes in
the accompaniment should
be played cleanly and
crisply to maintain
momentum. There are many
places where abrupt
changes in dynamics
occur. For example, m. 1
begins with a string
unison forte, which
suddenly drops to piano
at m. 11. Accents,
staccatos, and other
articulations should be
carefully observed. To be
effective, crescendos
should begin at a
reasonable volume, so
they have somewhere to go
dynamically. I hope you
and the orchestra enjoy
this arrangement. With
this arrangement, my goal
is to maintain the
integrity of the original
work, while making it
accessible to the younger
orchestra. An important
aspect of the successful
performance of this piece
is maintaining an
energetic tempo. The
repeated eighth notes in
the accompaniment should
be played cleanly and
crisply to maintain
momentum. There are many
places where abrupt
changes in dynamics
occur. For example, m. 1
begins with a string
unison forte, which
suddenly drops
to piano at m. 11.
Accents, staccatos, and
other articulations
should be carefully
observed. To be
effective, crescendos
should begin at a
reasonable volume, so
they have somewhere to go
dynamically. I hope you
and the orchestra enjoy
this arrangement.
About Carl
Fischer Concert String
Orchestra
Series
Thi
s series of pieces (Grade
3 and higher) is designed
for advancing ensembles.
The pieces in this series
are characterized
by:
Expanded use
of rhythms, ranges and
keys but technical
demands are still
carefully
considered
More
comprehensive bowing
techniques
Viola
T.C.
included
Careful
selection of keys and
degree of difficulty for
advancing
musicians
By Loreta Fin. Orchestra.
String Orchestra. Wilfin
String Orchestra. Grade
2.5. Conductor Score and
Parts. 128 pages.
Published by Alfred Music
Publishing
By Lauren Bernofsky (1967-). For narrator and string orchestra. FJH Beginning St...(+)
By Lauren Bernofsky
(1967-). For narrator and
string orchestra. FJH
Beginning Strings. Score
only. Full set (score and
parts) also available:
ST6192. Halloween. Grade
1. Score. Composed 2009
Score and Parts. Composed by Yukiko Nishimura. Southern Music. Classical. Soft...(+)
Score and Parts. Composed
by
Yukiko Nishimura.
Southern
Music. Classical.
Softcover.
Southern Music Company
#SO121C. Published by
Southern Music Company
Remote Control Orchestre à Cordes [Conducteur et Parties séparées] - Facile Alfred Publishing
By Richard Meyer. Orchestra. String Orchestra. Highland String Orchestra. Light ...(+)
By Richard Meyer.
Orchestra. String
Orchestra. Highland
String Orchestra. Light
Concert; Novelty. Grade
2.5. Conductor Score and
Parts. 128 pages.
Published by Alfred Music
Publishing
Cliffhanger Orchestre à Cordes - Intermédiaire Carl Fischer
Orchestra String Orchestra - Medium Easy/Medium SKU: CF.CAS34 Full Sco...(+)
Orchestra String
Orchestra - Medium
Easy/Medium
SKU:
CF.CAS34
Full
Score and Parts.
Composed by Sean
O'Loughlin. Carl Fischer
Concert String Orchestra
Series. Score and Parts.
With Standard notation.
12+16+16+4+10+10+10+4
pages. Carl Fischer Music
#CAS34. Published by Carl
Fischer Music (CF.CAS34).
ISBN 9780825861055.
UPC: 798408061050. 8.5 X
11 inches. Key: E
minor.
Cliffhanger
is a programmatic work
for string orchestra that
harkens back to the days
of silent film. One of
the lasting images of
that time period is the
Saturday afternoon
matinee, where each
episode ended on a
cliffhanger until it
could be continued next
week. This piece tells
the familiar story of the
damsel in distress who is
tied up to the train
tracks as a train is
approaching. Nicely
done!. Cliffhanger is
a programmatic work for
string orchestra that
harkens back to the days
of silent film. One of
the lasting images of
that time period is the
Saturday-afternoon
matinee, where each
episode ended on a
cliffhanger until it
could be continued next
week. This piece tells
the familiar story of the
damsel in distress who is
tied up to the train
tracks as a train is
approaching.The opening
of the piece sets the
scene with danger and
desperation. By m. 6, our
hero is making his way on
horseback to rescue the
fair maiden. This main
melody is developed and
passed around the
ensemble until m. 36, at
which point despair sets
in. The music is rich
with romantic harmonies
and inner lines. Be sure
to bring out these inner
lines to add to the
passion and drama of the
moment. It continues to
build until a thunderous
arrival at m. 49. From
there we return to our
hero, who is now getting
close to the train tracks
to save the fair maiden.
The tension becomes the
highest at m. 61, when we
are still not sure if our
hero will make it in
time. But alas, at m. 68
he swoops in to save the
day and rescue the fair
maiden. Of course, they
live happily ever
after.My hope is that
your ensemble will have
some fun with this style
of music. It was adapted
from an arrangement I
wrote for the new pipe
organ at the Walk Disney
Concert Hall in Los
Angeles. They wanted some
scary train music to show
children how the organ
was used back before
movies had sound. Strings
provide a heightened
sense of drama with this
genre of music.
About Carl
Fischer Concert String
Orchestra
Series
Thi
s series of pieces (Grade
3 and higher) is designed
for advancing ensembles.
The pieces in this series
are characterized
by:
Expanded use
of rhythms, ranges and
keys but technical
demands are still
carefully
considered
More
comprehensive bowing
techniques
Viola
T.C.
included
Careful
selection of keys and
degree of difficulty for
advancing
musicians
Score Only.
Composed by Brian
Balmages. Series; String
Orchestra. FJH String
Orchestra. Score.
Duration 4:15. The FJH
Music Company Inc
#98-ST6285S. Published by
The FJH Music Company Inc
(FJ.ST6285S).
English.
Take
your ensemble to the next
musical level with this
inspirational work based
on a powerful quote by
Russian-American novelist
Ayn Rand. Scored for
strings and piano, the
long, lyrical lines
remind us that we should
never give up our dreams
- they do exist, and they
are possible. An
emotional and stunning
masterpiece.
About FJH
String
Orchestra
More emphasis on bow
technique and
independence of lines.
For the accomplished
middle, high school,
college, or professional
group. Grade 3 and up
Orchestra String Orchestra - Medium Easy/Medium SKU: CF.CAS29 Composed by...(+)
Orchestra String
Orchestra - Medium
Easy/Medium
SKU:
CF.CAS29
Composed by
Doris Gazda. This
edition: Medium
Easy/Medium. Carl Fischer
Concert String Orchestra
Series. Classical. Score
and Parts. With Standard
notation. 12 pages. Carl
Fischer Music #CAS29.
Published by Carl Fischer
Music (CF.CAS29).
ISBN
9780825860959. UPC:
798408060954. 8.5 X 11
inches. Key: C
major.
A
programatic work by
composer Doris Gazda that
sets out to depict the
historic moon landing by
the Apollo 11 astronauts
and the famous first step
by Neil Armstrong. A
sound portrait of this
remarkable event in
America history. In
July, 1959 the world
watched and listened as
the astronauts of Apollo
11 traveled from the
Earth to the moon. The
mission, launched by
NASA, successfully
carried men to the
surface of the moon and
returned them safely to
earth. The spaceship was
made up of a command
module, Columbia, and a
lunar module, Eagle.
Astronauts Neil
Armstrong, flight
commander, and Buzz
Aldrin, pilot of the
lunar module, actually
walked on the moon. The
third astronaut, Michael
Collins, piloted
Columbia, the command
module that orbited the
moon while Armstrong and
Aldrin were on the lunar
surface.The 238,000-mile
trip to the moon took
four days. Apollo 11 fell
into orbit 60 miles above
the moon's surface. The
Eagle separated from
Columbia, orbited the
moon nine miles above the
surface and then made a
powered descent, touching
down on the moon in the
Seat of Tranquility. Six
hours after landing,
Armstrong stepped onto
the moon's surface
uttering these memorable
words that brought to
reality the possibilities
of space travel and
exploration, That's one
small step for man, one
giant leap for
mankind.Armstrong and
Aldrin spent two hours
walking on the lunar
surface. They set up some
scientific equipment,
raised an American flag
and left a plaque signed
by the Apollo 11 crew and
President Richard Nixon,
reading:Here men from
planet earth first set
foot upon the moon. July
1969 A.D. We came in
peace for all
mankind.Twenty-one hours
after landing, the Eagle
with Armstrong and Aldrin
onboard, left the moon to
reunite with Columbia.
After docking
successfully, all three
men got into Columbia.
They jettisoned the Eagle
and Columbia left lunar
orbit to make the return
trip. Two days later
Columbia re-entered the
Earth's atmosphere and
splashed down in the
Pacific Ocean.
Can Can Basses Orchestre à Cordes [Conducteur et Parties séparées] - Facile Alfred Publishing
(Bass Section Feature). By Jacques Offenbach (1819-1880). Arranged by Richar...(+)
(Bass Section Feature).
By
Jacques Offenbach
(1819-1880).
Arranged by Richard
Meyer.
Orchestra. Masterworks;
Part(s); Score; String
Orchestra. Highland
String
Explorer. Form: Dance.
Light
Concert; Masterwork
Arrangement; Romantic.
Grade
1.5. 72 pages. Published
by
Alfred Music Publishing
Composed by Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809). Edited by Sonja Gerlach and Sterli...(+)
Composed by Franz Joseph
Haydn
(1732-1809). Edited by
Sonja
Gerlach and Sterling E.
Murray. This edition:
urtext
edition. Stapled. Score.
Hob.
I:76. Baerenreiter Verlag
#BA10987. Published by
Baerenreiter Verlag
Cliffhanger Orchestre à Cordes - Intermédiaire Carl Fischer
Orchestra String Orchestra - Medium Easy/Medium SKU: CF.CAS34F Composed b...(+)
Orchestra String
Orchestra - Medium
Easy/Medium
SKU:
CF.CAS34F
Composed by
Sean O'Loughlin. SWS.
Carl Fischer Concert
String Orchestra Series.
Classical. Full score.
With Standard notation.
12 pages. Carl Fischer
Music #CAS34F. Published
by Carl Fischer Music
(CF.CAS34F).
ISBN
9780825861062. UPC:
798408061067. 8.5 X 11
inches. Key: E
minor.
Cliffhanger
is a programmatic work
for string orchestra that
harkens back to the days
of silent film. One of
the lasting images of
that time period is the
Saturday afternoon
matinee, where each
episode ended on a
cliffhanger until it
could be continued next
week. This piece tells
the familiar story of the
damsel in distress who is
tied up to the train
tracks as a train is
approaching. Nicely
done!. Cliffhanger is
a programmatic work for
string orchestra that
harkens back to the days
of silent film. One of
the lasting images of
that time period is the
Saturday- afternoon
matinee, where each
episode ended on a
cliffhanger until it
could be continued next
week. This piece tells
the familiar story of the
damsel in distress who is
tied up to the train
tracks as a train is
approaching.The opening
of the piece sets the
scene with danger and
desperation. By m. 6, our
hero is making his way on
horseback to rescue the
fair maiden. This main
melody is developed and
passed around the
ensemble until m. 36, at
which point despair sets
in. The music is rich
with romantic harmonies
and inner lines. Be sure
to bring out these inner
lines to add to the
passion and drama of the
moment. It continues to
build until a thunderous
arrival at m. 49. From
there we return to our
hero, who is now getting
close to the train tracks
to save the fair maiden.
The tension becomes the
highest at m. 61, when we
are still not sure if our
hero will make it in
time. But alas, at m. 68
he swoops in to save the
day and rescue the fair
maiden. Of course, they
live happily ever
after.My hope is that
your ensemble will have
some fun with this style
of music. It was adapted
from an arrangement I
wrote for the new pipe
organ at the Walt Disney
Concert Hall in Los
Angeles. They wanted some
scary train music to show
children how the organ
was used back before
movies had sound. Strings
provide a heightened
sense of drama with this
genre of music.
About Carl
Fischer Concert String
Orchestra
Series
Thi
s series of pieces (Grade
3 and higher) is designed
for advancing ensembles.
The pieces in this series
are characterized
by:
Expanded use
of rhythms, ranges and
keys but technical
demands are still
carefully
considered
More
comprehensive bowing
techniques
Viola
T.C.
included
Careful
selection of keys and
degree of difficulty for
advancing
musicians
By Lauren Bernofsky (1967-). For narration and string orchestra. FJH Beginning S...(+)
By Lauren Bernofsky
(1967-). For narration
and string orchestra. FJH
Beginning Strings. Full
set (score and parts).
Score only also
available: ST6192S.
Halloween. Grade 1. Score
and set of parts.
Composed 2009
Score Only.
Composed by Brian
Balmages. Series; String
Orchestra. FJH String
Orchestra. Light Concert;
Novelty. Score. Duration
4:45. The FJH Music
Company Inc #98-ST6258S.
Published by The FJH
Music Company Inc
(FJ.ST6258S).
English.
This
epic work conjures images
of a ghostly pirate fleet
wandering the high seas.
The opening section
paints an eerie picture
of the forgotten crew,
interspersed with brief
shrieks as the phantoms
burst in and out of view.
The music becomes much
more aggressive as
listeners experience the
adventures of life at
sea. Ultimately, the
pirates' fates are
sealed, and they accept
the fact that they are
destined to haunt the
seas for eternity.
Powerful!
About FJH
String
Orchestra
More emphasis on bow
technique and
independence of lines.
For the accomplished
middle, high school,
college, or professional
group. Grade 3 and up
Terra Nova Orchestre à Cordes [Conducteur et Parties séparées] - Facile Alfred Publishing
By Richard Meyer. Orchestra. For string w/ vln3, pno acc. Part(s); Score; String...(+)
By Richard Meyer.
Orchestra. For string w/
vln3, pno acc. Part(s);
Score; String Orchestra.
HighlandåÊString
Explorer. Grade 2. 72
pages. Published by
Alfred Music Publishing
Score Only.
Composed by Spiritual.
Arranged by Carrie Lane
Gruselle. Series; String
Orchestra. FJH Beginning
Strings. Holiday Pops;
Spiritual. Score.
Duration 1:30. The FJH
Music Company Inc
#98-ST6452S. Published by
The FJH Music Company Inc
(FJ.ST6452S).
English.
Combini
ng two well-known
African-American
spirituals (Chatter with
the Angels and All Night,
All Day), this
arrangement offers the
opportunity to swing or
play straight eighth
notes. Students will
perform with confidence
as they play familiar
rhythms and memorable
melodies through colorful
and engaging
orchestration.
About FJH
Beginning
Strings
Ap
propriate for first year
string students. All
instruments stay in first
position, and optional
third violin (viola)
parts and piano are
included to aid in
rehearsal and performance
situations. Grade 1 -
1.5
By Gioachino Rossini. Arranged by Harry Alshin. Music by Gioacchino Rossini / ar...(+)
By Gioachino Rossini.
Arranged by Harry Alshin.
Music by Gioacchino
Rossini / arr. Harry
Alshin. For String
Orchestra. String
Orchestra. String
Orchestra. Level: 3
(grade 3). Conductor
Score and Parts. 2 pages.
Published by Alfred
Publishing.
Composed by Spiritual.
Arranged by Carrie Lane
Gruselle. Series; String
Orchestra. FJH Beginning
Strings. Holiday Pops;
Spiritual. Score and
Part(s). Duration 1:30.
The FJH Music Company Inc
#98-ST6452. Published by
The FJH Music Company Inc
(FJ.ST6452).
UPC:
241444388020.
English.
Combining
two well-known
African-American
spirituals (Chatter with
the Angels and All Night,
All Day), this
arrangement offers the
opportunity to swing or
play straight eighth
notes. Students will
perform with confidence
as they play familiar
rhythms and memorable
melodies through colorful
and engaging
orchestration.
About FJH
Beginning
Strings
Ap
propriate for first year
string students. All
instruments stay in first
position, and optional
third violin (viola)
parts and piano are
included to aid in
rehearsal and performance
situations. Grade 1 -
1.5
Focus [Complete Set] Orchestre à Cordes [Conducteur et Parties séparées] Jazz Lines Publications
By Stan Getz and Beaux Arts String Ensemble. By Eddie Sauter. Edited by Rob Dubo...(+)
By Stan Getz and Beaux
Arts String Ensemble. By
Eddie Sauter. Edited by
Rob Duboff, Jeffrey
Sultanof, Alex Chilowicz,
and Andrew Homzy.
Arranged by Eddie Sauter.
For string ensemble
(score and parts)
(Soloist (parts in
concert, B-flat, and
E-flat), Violin I (8
parts), Violin II (8
parts), Viola (5 Parts),
Cello (5 Parts) , Double
Bass (3 Parts), Harp,
Piano/Celeste, Percussion
(Snare Drum, Marimba,
Tambourine)). Advanced.
Score and parts.
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