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
Debussy was a composer who often sought inspiration from the mystical and exotic. His works were characterized by a unique blend of different musical styles and influences. In "Funeral Urn," Debussy masterfully combined the solemnity of the Gregorian chant with the exoticism of Eastern music, creating a haunting and unforgettable piece. "The Girl with the Flaxen Hair" is a poignant composition that showcases Debussy's mastery of harmony and rhythm. The piece is known for its delicate and intricate melodies, which evoke a sense of nostalgia and longing. Students will appreciate the intricate harmonies and rhythmic challenges presented in these works, a testament to Debussy's genius as a composer.
1. Funeral Urn
2. The Girl with the Flaxen Hair
For String Orchestra Grade 4
The Iching, a series of texts created by Emperor Zhou in the 9th century BC China, helps interpret thoughts and dreams. Its orchestral representation features an energetic section that paints a vibrant life in ancient China and concludes with thrilling cascades of repeated sixteenth notes.
This original composition for string orchestra is filled with dynamic rhythms and fiery melodic motifs, which will bring an electrifying energy to any concert program!
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
Lux Angelis is an advanced string orchestra piece with optional grade 1 and 2 strings, keyboard, and percussion. It represents light pervading the universe through harmonics and suspended chords. The seventh interval symbolizes the seven days of creation, while the two sections portray the challenges of dark forces. The piece ends with a chorus of angels bathed in light, symbolizing light's resilience.
'Heart in The Highlands', inspired by Robert Burns, evokes Scotland's rugged beauty with pizzicato, harmonics, dotted rhythms, and drones.
Mozart composed over 30 violin sonatas during his lifetime. Among these works, only one sonata stands out for being entirely in a minor key. This particular sonata is known for its dark, brooding and energetic nature. It also features spiccato and martele articulations, which were crucial to the Classical style of music. This piece is appropriate for Grade 4 string orchestras.
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
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