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!
Indulge in the passionate and captivating sound of this original piece, specially crafted for string orchestra. With its edgy rhythms and fiery melodic motifs, this composition offers an exhilarating musical experience that will leave your audience mesmerized and craving for more. Perfect for adding a dramatic touch to your concert program, this piece is a true masterpiece that is sure to impress and inspire all music enthusiasts.
These majestic fanfares have inspired for centuries. Precision-crafted parts ensure easy playability and share main melodies amongst the ensemble. Roll out the red carpet!
This piece is filled with poignant melodies and a haunting main theme that returns towards the end. The rhythmic drive, varied modes, and string crossings make it enjoyable for players. The exquisite sonorities and spellbinding action will dazzle the audience and leave them wanting to dance.
The musette is a small French bagpipe that gained popularity in Louis XIV's time. It has a consistent G note for beginners. The "Air" is a beautiful tune from Handel's opera "Rinaldo". The set ends with a jolly bourree by the prolific composer Georg Philipp Telemann.
The Thirty Concert Pieces – Bass (Grade 1) with CD by Stephen Chin contains 30 accessible pieces for beginning double bass players. Designed for Grade 1, the collection develops technique, rhythm, intonation, expression, and performance confidence.
Arcangelo Corelli (1653 - 1713) was a Baroque composer who set the standard for musical composition in his time. This piece is based on the last of his opus five violin sonatas, which includes twenty-four variations on the Spanish melody "La Follia". The arrangement presents five variations after the theme is introduced, with each upper-string section playing the tune fully against Corelli's original figurations. The main theme returns in an opulent manner.
Embark on a musical journey for young string players with a delightful composition specially crafted for beginning orchestras. This engaging piece introduces students to ensemble playing while promoting joy and a sense of accomplishment. With catchy melodies and expressive dynamics, it showcases the potential of aspiring musicians.
Stephen Chen shares, "I am fascinated by the different qualities of light throughout the day. In this set of pieces, the gentle mood of twilight and the mystery of moonlight contrast with the joy of warm sunshine. Various melodic and rhythmic elements, including pizzicato and tremolo, convey these impressions."
La Tempesta di Mare is the overture to Salieri's opera, Cesare in Farmacusa. It narrates the journey of the young Julius Caesar as he sails through a treacherous storm to Farmacusa, near Sicily. The plot is filled with pirates, gypsy lovers, and, of course, Roman gods, providing much entertainment for audiences of that time.