The music is a journey through the Mists of England, the lush green fields of Ireland, Wales's sublime beauty, and Scotland's invigorating highlands. The tunes and textures are vibrant, wistful, and unforgettable, making them perfect for any performance. Your players will be humming them long after the rehearsal is over.
Listen to #1 – Mists of the Winter Solstice
Listen to #2 – Road to County Derry
As a musician, you'll be thrilled to know that we have found a new Concerto, Grosso, that is beautiful and relatively easy to play. The composer has ensured that the concertino parts have been written to be at the same playing level as the ripieno, making it a breeze for all players to perform.
The music is a journey through the Mists of England, the lush green fields of Ireland, Wales's sublime beauty, and Scotland's invigorating highlands. The tunes and textures are vibrant, wistful, and unforgettable, making them perfect for any performance. Your players will be humming them long after the rehearsal is over.
The score includes four delightful pieces: Mists of the Winter Solstice, Road to County Derry, The Ballad of Lleucu Llwyd, and Highland Swords. This piece has been rated as a Grade 2, making it a perfect addition to any concert program.
Listen to #1 – Mists of the Winter Solstice
Listen to #2 – Road to County Derry
Australian summer holidays are magical! "Catamarans" captures the graceful movement of sailing vessels with wistful melodies. "Beach Party" is lively, depicting fun in the sand with driving quavers and unique textures. Both pieces feature harmonics and shifting in the first violins.
Featuring two pieces: Catamarans and Beach Party
In a snowy, mythical forest, knights ride fiercely, battling dark forces. Your orchestra will enjoy the haunting melodies and thrilling momentum.
For String Orchestra Grade 1.5
A captivating rendition of the popular birthday song with an exciting introduction, a slower version in a minor key, a lively variation, and a familiar major key ending. It's perfect for learning chromaticism and the G minor key.
Genghis Khan, a feared warrior, and his soldiers ride through Mongolia into China. The piece's driving rhythms and accented chords create an atmosphere of strength and awe in battle. A gentler middle section uses the pentatonic scale, perhaps as Khan rests. The work concludes with a surge of energy as he moves towards his next battle.
For String Orchestra Grade 1.5
'Heart in The Highlands', inspired by Robert Burns, evokes Scotland's rugged beauty with pizzicato, harmonics, dotted rhythms, and drones.
"The Winter Waltz and the Calypso Jive are two very different works. The Winter Waltz is a delicate and melancholic piece, while the Calypso Jive is a lively and upbeat work based on an infectious rhythm that will have everyone tapping their toes!"
For String Orchestra Grade 1.5
