Orchestra String Sextet, Piano - Grade 1 SKU: CF.BAS75
Composed by George Sweet. SWS FS. Carl Fischer Beginning String Orchestra Series. Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 16+2+16+5+5+5+2+12 pages. Duration 2 minutes, 35 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #BAS75. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.BAS75). ISBN 9781491146392. UPC: 680160903894. 9 x 12 inches. Key: D major.
Rays of Light is an upbeat, positive piece for developing ensembles inspired by the returning of light after a dark storm. Composer George Sweet has an indelible style that incorporates a fresh harmonic perspective with simple yet tuneful melodic gestures not commonly found in pieces for beginning ensembles. Every section of the orchestra is given a change to shine in this delightful new piece.
About Carl Fischer Beginning String Orchestra Series
This 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
- Limited independence of parts
- Playable after limited study time
- First position and natural bowings
- Piano for rehearsal and reinforcement
