

Calypso Beach by Mike Collins-Dowden
Grade 1
Publisher : FJH Music Company
This fun and accessible piece captures the carefree feel of music playing on a Caribbean beach. All instruments take a turn playing syncopated melodies, supported by rhythmic ostinatos and energetic percussion parts. Great for teaching a variety of dynamics and articulations. Students will not want to hand this one back in!
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)
Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child
Composer: African-American Spiritual
Arranger: Carrie Lane Gruselle
Publisher: FJH Music Company
Series: FJH String Orchestra
Stock Code: ST6469
Composer George Frideric Handel
Arranger Carrie Lane Gruselle
Publisher FJH Music Company
Series FJH Beginning Strings
Stock Code ST6481
This arrangement is rich with pedagogical and musical opportunity! Written by a 16-year-old Mozart, it is in Rondo form with distinct key centers to establish hand patterns and excellent intonation. It uses sudden dynamic changes for dramatic effect, reinforces off-the-string bowing, and further develops speed and facility in the left hand. A complete package from the Classical era! (3:45)
Electric Sinfonia for String Orchestra (Grade 2.5) by Lauren Bernofsky