
Subterranean (FJH)
Composer Kathyrn Griesinger
Publisher FJH Music Company
Series FJH Beginning Strings
Stock Code ST6470
The opening eerie flutters and surges combine with the fiendish booming of the low strings in the iconic opening of this famous tone poem. Expertly arranged to sound remarkably authentic yet extremely playable, this setting offers the opportunity to explore one of the most well-known pieces in the repertoire.
Composer Kathyrn Griesinger
Publisher FJH Music Company
Series FJH Beginning Strings
Stock Code ST6470
This spectacular arrangement features four movements from Tchaikovsky's famous Album for the Young. Opening with the endearing Morning Prayer, the piece then moves into the lighthearted waltz, The Hurdy-Gurdy Man. The beautiful Sweet Dream sets the stage for the delightful last movement, March of the Wooden Soldiers. Remarkably faithful to the original while also quite accessible to younger students! (6:30) https://www.youtube.com/embed/OWyCCVwxY9A
Silent Night for String Orchestra (Arr. by Eric Morales, Grade 4)
Dance of the Tumblers by Rimsky-Korsakov, arr. Bob Lipton Gr2.5
Composer English Folk Song
Arranger Morgan Denney
Publisher FJH Music Company
Series FJH Developing Strings
Stock Code ST6483
This expressive work aims to encapsulate the essence of serenity through its calm, moderate tempo and simple rhythms. A beautiful interplay between sweeping melodic lines and a gorgeous harmonic language provides unlimited potential for phrasing and music-making. (2:20)
The vivid imagery of "little critters" scurrying about at night inspires the melodic lines and creative harmonies used throughout this programmatic work. Beginning soft and mischievous, the music builds as new critters join the fun in a playful dialogue. The harmonic language moves between moments of pleasant consonance and slight dissonance (because as we all know, some people love little critters and some people are terrified of them!). A highly imaginative, playable work! (Grade 1, Dur 2:15)