

A Vivaldi School Year for string orchestra (Grade 1.5) arr. Carrie Lane Gruselle
A Vivaldi School Year (FJH)
Feature every section of your orchestra in this swashbuckling piece! Three distinct "pirate" themes are given to the violins, violas, and cellos/basses to allow all players a chance to shine. All seafaring melodies stay in first position with minimal low-two finger patterns and lots of doubling for a big, full sound. Each section takes an adventurous turn into new tonalities before joining forces at the end for a triumphant finale! (Grade 1.5, Dur 2:40)
This cleverly titled work includes three famous themes from The Planets. The swooping and fluttering sounds of Mercury, the Winged Messenger give way to the mystical tone clusters and serenity of Venus, the Bringer of Peace. The arrangement closes with the iconic militant ostinato and extreme dissonance of Mars, the Bringer of War. An exceptional arrangement. (4:30)
Composer: Neridah Oostenbroek
Publisher: FJH Music Company
Series: FJH Developing Strings
Stock Code: ST6472
Voyage of the Dragon Armada (The Maritime Expeditions of Zheng He) by Loest (FJH)