This piece has three movements that explore different aspects of heat. It uses various techniques, such as pizzicato, legato melodies, staccato quarter notes, and double eighth notes, which are easy to manage for young players. It's a fun piece for any occasion!
1. Sparks
2. Smoke
3. Fire
For String Orchestra Grade 1
As you listen to this three-movement musical work, you will be taken on a journey exploring different aspects of heat. From the delicate plucking of the strings, known as pizzicato left and right, to the smooth and flowing melodies played legato and the crisp, sharp sound of staccato quarter notes and double eighth notes, this composition is an exciting adventure for any young musician. They will have fun exploring the various techniques and expressing themselves through the music. Overall, it is a great piece that can be enjoyed on any occasion and is sure to captivate the audience with its vivid depiction of heat.
1. Sparks
2. Smoke
3. Fire
For String Orchestra Grade 1
This piece gradually expands harmony from a unison note, highlighting interesting texture. Younger musicians learn dissonance through gentle tonal clashes, while elementary players explore different bow speeds and lengths. It's a great introduction to the power of a string orchestra.
For String Orchestra Grade 1
Get ready for an adventure! This dynamic piece takes you on a journey where the high-pitched first position harmonics, sul ponticello, and arco/pizz create a sea-faring atmosphere. The repeated quavers keep the sense of a voyage underway. Each section of the ensemble eagerly awaits their turn to play the gorgeous melodies that abound in this dynamic work.
For String Orchestra Grade 3
Port Fairy and the Twelve Apostles are two of Australia's most scenic places. The Gentle Boats at Port Fairy plays Irish music, while Storm over the Twelve Apostles depicts the fury of Mother Nature on the stone formations by the southern coast.
This is a shorter version of a musical piece for string orchestra, based on a longer version for massed strings. The piece is inspired by Samuel Coleridge's poem "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner", which tells the story of a ship at sea that experiences misfortune after an albatross is killed. The work expresses feelings of loss and grace. The faster section of the piece depicts the ship being tossed around by the rough ocean.
For String Orchestra Level 4
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
Simple music pieces with call-response writing can help beginners become confident playing in a full-string orchestra. Downloadable recorded accompaniments let students practice at their own pace. Teachers can use these pieces to transition students from solo playing to joining a string orchestra.
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1. Scooter Ride |
8. Hymn |
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2. Two’s Company |
9a. Open String Czardas |
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3. Lament |
9b. Harmonic Czardas |
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4. Windmills |
10. Siberian Shivers |
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5. Topsy Turvy |
11. Cycle Circuit |
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6. Innocence |
12. Mango Tango |
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7. Sun Shower |
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For String Orchestra Grade 0.5-1
Ghost ships have been a mystery for centuries, dating back to ancient Greek mythology. The music piece starts with an eerie opening and transitions into an alluring theme, played by the first section, which is later repeated by other sections. The "Sailor's Dance" is an energetic and attractive tune featuring a group of soloists before a stirring conclusion.
1. Ghost Ship
2. Sailors Dance
For String Orchestra Grade 1.5
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