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
As you embark on this thrilling adventure, be prepared for a world where nothing is as it seems. The atmosphere is charged with mystery, and every clue you find only leads to more questions. However, you are not alone in your quest to stop world domination. The world's most skilled spies, super sleuths, and detectives have joined forces to uncover the truth, and they are all having a great time doing it!
As your journey progresses, you'll be treated to a catchy syncopated tune that will have you tapping your feet in no time. The music is a delightful blend of harmony and dissonance, with hints of chromaticism adding to the sense of intrigue. The piece is full of technical challenges, with pizzicato, harmonics, and string crossing all making an appearance.
The work is structured in rondo form, with each orchestra section taking turns to shine. As you listen to the piece, you
For String Orchestra Grade 2.5
Greensleeves is an old English melody. This is a beautiful arrangement of the 1690 version, providing each orchestra section a chance to showcase their skills. It's a great way to appreciate the early Baroque style.
For String Orchestra Grade 3
Debussy was inspired by mysticism and exotic items. He combined Gregorian chant with Eastern influences in "Funeral Urn" and showcased his unique style with "The Girl with the Flaxen Hair". Students will enjoy the challenging rhythms and harmonies in these works.
1. Funeral Urn
2. The Girl with the Flaxen Hair
For String Orchestra Grade 4
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
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.
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.
Fantasia on a Theme by Walter Frye (d. 1474)
for String Orchestra (Grade 3) by Stephen Chin
This suite of three contrasting movements is perfect for young string players. It includes fun techniques like tremolo, pizzicato, harmonics, tapping, and even screaming. Bumps in the Dark is thrilling, Far Away Dreams is gentle and thoughtful, and Shooting Stars is exciting. The suite encourages active listening within the ensemble.
Listen to #1 – Bumps in the Dark
This set of twelve short pieces is for basic orchestras and helps young musicians learn important string techniques. The pieces incorporate hissing, slapping of instruments, foot stomping, and improvisation to make playing in a string ensemble more enjoyable.
1. Pickin' 'n' Peckin'
2. Desert Nights
3. War Zone
4. Bagpipes
5. Attack of the Flying Insects
6. Raindrops
7. A Pirate's Shanty
8. Valse Enchante
9. Silk
10. Hootenanny Hoedown
11. Russian Easter Hymn
12. Surf's Up!
For String Orchestra Grade 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.
For String Orchestra Grade 3
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