As you journey through a tropical rainforest, you can experience wonderment and awe reflected in these three miniatures. Each piece offers a different mood and tone colour for players to explore. The techniques used in these miniatures, including pizzicato, sustained notes, double quavers, and left-hand pizzicato, are easy to tackle, even for young musicians with limited experience.
As you embark on a journey through the lush and vibrant tropical rainforest, you will be captivated by the wondrous and awe-inspiring beauty surrounding you. These three miniatures perfectly capture the essence of this natural wonderland, transporting you to a place of pure imagination and delight. Each piece offers a unique and distinct mood, with a rich and varied range of tone colours for players to explore and experiment with. The techniques used in these miniatures, such as the playful pizzicato, the ethereal sustained notes, the lively double quavers, and the mysterious left-hand pizzicato, create a truly immersive and engaging musical experience. Even the least accomplished young musicians will find these miniatures a joy to play, with their simple and accessible techniques allowing them to fully express themselves through their music.
Pleyel, Haydn's student, had exceptional musical talent. The Duet Opus 8 no. 2 is a delightful and accessible piece highlighting different parts of the ensemble, showcasing diverse musical techniques like spiccato quavers, slurred string crossings, and martel crotchets. It's a great starting point for those who want to appreciate Classical music.
This piece of music is intended for a string orchestra with a difficulty level of grade 3.
These booklets promote accurate intonation, a left-hand framework, and a well-projected tone. They cover up to four sharps and three flats, providing a solid diatonic foundation. When studied with etudes and pieces, they achieve tonal beauty.
The Wars of the Roses was a conflict between Lancaster and York from 1455 to 1487. Composer Walter Frye wrote music during this time, including "Alas, Alas, Alas is my Chief Song," which inspired this Fantasia. The piece depicts the storms of battle and blends antiquity with contemporary style.
Inspired by "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner", this festival piece is for eight-string orchestras and percussion. It starts with a wall of sound, then a mournful melody, and a lively jig-like section. Only Orchestra A needs to play percussion.
For eight string orchestras and percussion - Level 4, 3, 2, 1.5, 1
Originally written for wind ensemble and later arranged for pianoforte, these charming movements have been carefully placed to give the sense of a fully integrated work. Some elements of this work are similar in vein to Mozart's famous "Eine Kleine Nachtmusik." Advanced intermediate players will enjoy the challenges of spiccato quavers, martele crotchets, measured tremolo, and lifted upbows, which are a must for developing precision and clarity in a more advanced string ensemble.
Albeniz's piece was originally written for piano, showcasing Spanish passion and brilliance. It alludes to a legend from Asturias, with Moroccan influences. The use of string techniques adds intensity to this haunting work.
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.
Pablo Sarasate (1844-1908) was a brilliant Spanish composer and violinist known for his expressive and technically challenging pieces like "The Carmen Fantasy" and "Zigeunerweisen". While retaining the original's virtuosity, this arrangement is accessible to younger musicians.
