Sarabande & Gigue (Grade 2.5)
Stephen Chin is an Australian composer and music teacher. He was born in 1959 and is currently Principal String Teacher at Brisbane Grammar School. He wrote many educational music pieces as well as pieces for student string orchestras.
Carl Bohm (1844 - 1920) was a renowned composer and teacher for violinists. His famous pieces, "Moto Perpetuo" and "Galop," showcase double semiquavers and highlight the cellos in the latter. The work is shared around for everyone to shine.
For String Orchestra Grade 2.5
Pleyel, a renowned musician and entrepreneur in early 19th century Paris, wrote a beautiful piece for two violins in the late Classical style. The piece follows the sonata form and features a brooding first theme contrasted with an impish second theme played in staccato quavers. The movement ends with a lively duel between the violins, adding vibrancy and passion to the piece. Your orchestra will love it!
For String Orchestra Grade 3.5
Jeremiah Fraites, Wesley Schultz, Suzanne Collins/ arr. Larry Moore
Jennirfer Lawrence's hit single, as heard in The Hunger Games : Mockingjay Part 1
