This suite of three unique pieces is perfect for beginners looking to improve technique and musicianship. Dedicated to Andrea Messenger OAM and the Western Suburbs String Orchestra community, inspiring young musicians everywhere.
This delightful suite is intended to help beginners improve their playing technique and develop their musicianship skills. The suite includes three unique pieces, each with its own character and charm.
Includes three separate pieces:
1. Sling Shot Heaven
2. Carpets in the Clouds
3. The Great Wall of Chocolate
The suite is dedicated to the memory of Andrea Messenger OAM, a beloved colleague and friend, and to the Western Suburbs String Orchestra community, whose commitment to music education has inspired countless young musicians.
Experience a captivating musical journey to Kyoto with “Two Silk Screens from Kyoto” by Stephen Chin. This evocative string orchestra piece beautifully reflects Japanese culture through graceful melodies and intricate harmonies. Immerse yourself in its meditative ambiance, as the strings evoke vivid images of cherry blossoms and serene landscapes.
Stephen Chin: “These two pieces were inspired by my visit to Japan. They capture memories of the country's beauty, contrasting the elegance of cranes by a lake with the dynamic movements of samurai. I frequently used the Japanese scale, Hirajōshi, along with other pentatonic scales throughout the set.”
Arcangelo Corelli (1653 - 1713) was a Baroque composer who set the standard for musical composition in his time. This piece is based on the last of his opus five violin sonatas, which includes twenty-four variations on the Spanish melody "La Follia". The arrangement presents five variations after the theme is introduced, with each upper-string section playing the tune fully against Corelli's original figurations. The main theme returns in an opulent manner.
Join the Barcelona party! This piece captures the fun and energy of the Spanish city with catchy rhythms and authentic flavour. Your ensemble will love it.
Whether dancing freely, creating something inspiring, or powering through a gym class, moving positively inspires this work, supported by driving rhythms, contrasting textures, and melodic lines.
This piece for lower intermediate string orchestra features familiar sea shanties. All orchestra sections share the melody, making it dynamic and effective for nautical music lovers.
This music piece tells the legend of how the Kookaburra got its laugh. It was created for the Cooloola Shire Symphony Orchestra in Queensland, Australia, in collaboration with elders from the Nations in the area. The composition features a full orchestra, narrator, and didgeridoo. It's an engaging introduction to the orchestra for young listeners, with the didgeridoo blending well with the orchestra.
For Full Orchestra, Narrator and Didgeridoo Grade 4
