Praelude from the Holberg Suite by Grieg arr. Stephen Chin
No need to wait years to perform Grieg's "Holberg Suite" with your ensemble. This arrangement is true to the original but with less tricky figurations. It features off-string work, trills, accented quavers, light legato bowing, martele and pizzicato to make the performance sparkle!
For String Orchestra Grade 2.5
Praelude from the Holberg Suite by Grieg arr. Stephen Chin
Grieg's "Holberg Suite" is a beautiful and complex piece of music that many ensembles aspire to play. However, the challenging figurations, such as off-the-string work, trills, accented quavers, and light legato bowing, can make it a daunting task. This arrangement preserves the original's melodic, harmonic, and formal structures while eliminating some of the more difficult elements. This means that your ensemble can focus on showcasing their skills with the remaining techniques, including martele and pizzicato. With these elements in mind, your performance of the "Holberg Suite" is sure to sparkle and captivate your audience!
For String Orchestra Grade 2.5
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Chin, Thirty Concert Pieces - Violin (Grade 1)
The Thirty Concert Pieces – Violin (Grade 1) by Stephen Chin contains 30 accessible pieces for beginning violin players. Designed for Grade 1, the collection develops technique, rhythm, intonation, expression, and performance confidence.
Key Features:
• Composer: Stephen Chin
• Instrument: Violin
• Level: Grade 1
• Contents: 30 pieces
• Developing players
• Performance repertoire
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
Two Brahms Hungarian Dances By Brahms Arr. Stephen Chin
Brahms adapted 21 Hungarian Dances for two pianos and later for a symphony orchestra. The 1st Dance has a brooding nature, while the 2nd Dance is characterized by wild changes in tempo and mood. Either could make a rousing finale.
1. Hungarian Dance No. 1
2. Hungarian Dance No. 2
For String Orchestra Grade 3
Two Holiday Snaps for String Orchestra by Stephen Chin (Grade 1)
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
Two Portraits From Olde England Traditional Arr. Stephen Chin
These pieces are from English folk songs. The Greens Bushes is about a lover who lost his beloved. The Wraggle Taggle Gypsies is about a group of nomads and their adventures.
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