Orchestra violin 1, violin 2, violin 3, viola, cello, bass - Grade 2.5 SKU: C...(+)
Orchestra violin 1,
violin 2, violin 3,
viola, cello, bass -
Grade 2.5
SKU:
CF.YAS230
Composed by
Carlos Lalonde. Set of
Score and Parts. Duration
3:30. Carl Fischer Music
#YAS230. Published by
Carl Fischer Music
(CF.YAS230).
ISBN
9781491162781. UPC:
680160921539. Key: E
minor.
The phoenix
is a mythical symbol that
dates back to ancient
times, representing the
idea of rebirth and being
born again out of the
ashes. This piece
explores the idea of
taking a rhythmic motive
and developing it in such
a way that it gains
momentum, then dies away
before rising to even
greater heights. Set in E
minor, this piece works
in particular on the
finger pattern for
D-sharp accidentals in
all parts. The fiery
theme builds slowly using
accented accompaniments
and dramatic dynamics to
build intensity. A brief
lull reveals a lyrical
melody, allowing players
to perfect four-note
slurs with optional
shifting in first violin.
Then the opening theme
returns with even greater
fire, growing to a
glorious finale.
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