PARTITIONS GRATUITES : 2 VIOLONS (DUO)
- Ritual Returning

Ritual Returning Piano Quartet No1 Score And Parts. Misc. Score and parts. 99 pages. Hal Leonard #ED20091. Published by Hal Leonard

Orchestra Cello, Contrabass, Piano, Viola, Violin 1, Violin 2, Violin 3 - Grade 2

SKU: CF.YAS68

Composed by Bill Calhoun. FS - SWS. Young String Orchestra. Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 8+5+2+5+8+2+5+8 pages. Carl Fischer Music #YAS68. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.YAS68).

ISBN 9780825869464. UPC: 798408069469. 8.5 X 11 inches. Key: A minor.

This original composition from Bill Calhoun has a dark and rich texture in the tradition of medieval music. Meditation and Ritual has a seriousness to it that students will gravitate toward, and is an excellent choice for contest or festival performance.
Meditatio n and Ritual is composed in the key of A minor and represents two contrasting styles. The first (“Meditation” ) is a thought-provoking chorale. Each voice gains prominence through its lyrical quarter-note movement. The use of suspensions to create tension and release are prevalent throughout, which along with its dynamic shading help to create interest within thistender section. “Meditation” reaches its climax at m. 16 before ending with the warmth and emotion in which it began.After a very brief pause “Ritual” begins. Its medieval-sounding theme is characterized by the contrast between short and long (or slurred) articulations and is important to bring to your students’ attention in performance. The dance-like theme is portrayed in both the upper andlower voices and takes some interesting turns harmonically. After reaching a dramatic climax at m. 42, it quickly moves into a return to its opening character. After a brief and quieter move harmonically to C major, it forcefully returns to its original key. A short diminuendo takes the piece into a building flourish of eighth notes in the violins and violas, accompanied by descending quarter notes in the cellos and basses before coming to its dynamic conclusion.

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

(When the Spirit Says Sing). Arranged by Andy Beck. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Sacred; Spiritual. Choral Octavo. 12 pages. Alfred Music #00-48427. Published by Alfred Music

Jazz Ensemble plus opt. 5th Trumpet, 5th Trombone or Tuba, & conga/tambourineSAATTB saxes - Grade 5

SKU: KN.52770S

Composed by Thad Jones. Kendor Archive Editions. Kendor Music Inc #52770S. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.52770S).

Recorded in 1998 by the Monday Night Big Band on their Thanks To Thad album, this is Part 2 of Thad's larger Return Journey Suite. Set in 5/4 time, it's an intense workout that calls for well-executed ensemble rhythms and articulations. Solos for tenor, trumpet and trombone build into a mighty full-band shout before the chart goes out on a quieter note. Duration 8:00.