
A Vivaldi School Year (FJH)
A Vivaldi School Year for string orchestra (Grade 1.5) arr. Carrie Lane Gruselle
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!
A Vivaldi School Year for string orchestra (Grade 1.5) arr. Carrie Lane Gruselle
Perpetual Fiddle Motion by Brian Balmages Gr2.5
Storm for String Orchestra (Grade 1.5) by Soon Hee Newbold
This fantastic arrangement of dances from the 17th century Renaissance period includes three movements, beginning with La Bouree, a lively and spirited dance. The beautiful Pavane alternates between major and minor tonalities. The final movement, Spagnoletta and Courante, is in a lilting 6/8 time. Tenor drum is optional, but highly effective and approachable. A delightful journey into the past and an excellent way to develop independence between sections. (4:15)
Allegretto from Symphony No. 3 by Schubert, arr. McCashin (Grade 3)