Stratosphere By Stephen Chin For String Orchestra
This piece uses dynamic change and harmonics to evoke the beauty and mystery of the stratosphere.
Dedicated to Stephen's wonderful wife, Ann. Grade 3.
$121.00 Price
Frantic By Stephen Chin
$121.00
Intense and emotional, the music evokes feelings of desperation, anxiety, and frenzy. The dark tones of G minor and rapid rhythm create a menacing atmosphere. The hammering rhythm eventually overtakes a noble melody played by the cellos.
For String Orchestra Grade 3.5
Frantic By Stephen Chin
The musical composition at hand is a powerful and poignant work that elicits a range of intense emotions. The piece is marked by a sense of urgency and restlessness, with a feeling of desperation and anxiety running throughout. The G minor key, paired with a relentless and frenzied rhythm, creates a dark and menacing atmosphere that is both haunting and captivating. The introduction of a noble theme played by the cellos adds a touch of elegance and refinement to the piece, only to be overpowered by the relentless hammering of the rhythm. The music is both driving and expressive, with musicians sure to appreciate the intricate and nuanced qualities of the piece.
For String Orchestra Grade 3.5
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Sixteen Sensations by Stephen Chin
This music game is excellent for elementary programs, offering imaginative titles like “The Still Before the Storm” and “Fairy Floss”. It teaches students about keys, orchestral textures, and various techniques in an accessible way, promoting an early appreciation of music's tone color.
1. Gekko Echo
2. Still before the Storm
3. Jumpin' Jumbucks
4. Valse Sentimentale
5. Rickshaw Rally
6. Morning Star
7. Fairy Floss
8. March of the Stick Insects
9. Sunset Sarabande
10. Riding the Rapids
11. Hiccups
12. Sleepy Sandman
13. Ostinato Odyssey
14. A Stately Minuet
15. Bubbles
16. Fiddle Stick Fury
For String Orchestra Grade 1
$213.70 Price
Ice Mountain By Stephen Chin
After the snowy start, climbers get to work. The fast melody depicts their chiselling on an icy rock face. A calm middle section shows the view from the top before the chiselling continues down. Younger players will love this energetic piece with catchy tunes and strong harmonies.
For String Orchestra Grade 1.5
$121.00 Price
Spy - Time Rag By Stephen Chin
A thrilling adventure with spies, detectives, and super sleuths trying to stop world domination. The catchy tune and unique harmonies will delight students. The piece features pizzicato, harmonics, and string crossing. Structured in rondo form, each section of the orchestra makes an appearance.
For String Orchestra Grade 2.5
$135.00 Price
Two Dances from the German Baroque by Pachelbel et al arr. Stephen Chin
Pachelbel's most famous work is "Canon in D," but he also composed many other pieces, including concerti, keyboard suites, and organ compositions. The Sarabande features a circle of fifths bass with varied sections. Bohm's Rigaudon is a lively Baroque dance.
1. Sarabande
2. Rigadoun
For String Orchestra Grade 1.5
$112.95 Price
Preludio And Ciaconna By Dall’Abaco Arr. Stephen Chin
Evaristo Felice Dall'Abaco and Antonio Vivaldi lived during the same era. Dall'Abaco's piece features an opening Prelude and a Ciaconna that includes variations on a fixed bass. This Baroque piece introduces players to various musical textures.
For String Orchestra Grade 3
$112.95 Price
Sunrise at Kakadu & Twilight Trek by Stephen Chin
Kakadu National Park is known for its wildlife. One piece depicts sunrise over the water with improvisation. "Twilight Trek," the second piece, conveys a journey of adventure on foot with staccato notes, pizzicato melodies, and sudden fortes.
1. Sunrise at Kakadu
2. Twilight Trek
For String Orchestra Grade 1
$121.00 Price
Two Night Pieces by Stephen Chin
The Midnight Serenade starts with faint calls of the night. The haunting melody is shared throughout the piece over a waltz-like accompaniment. Dark Train is a dynamic composition based on a simple three-note ostinato, with whistle effects that excite younger players.
1. Midnight Serenade
2. Dark Train
For String Orchestra Grade 1
$141.00 Price
