This brilliant march in grand concert style works beautifully for strings! A powerful melodic line combines with strong rhythms and moving harmonic shifts as the piece unfolds. After a wonderful exchange of the opening themes, the piece moves into an energetic coda with a riveting ending. A perfect performance piece at concert or festival as well as an ideal change of pace for any program! (2:00)
This fantastic and playable suite of themes from the popular opera Carmen includes the Opening Bugle Call and March of the Dragoons, the famous Habanera, the beautiful Entr'acte to Act III - Intermezzo, and the soaring, spirited music of the Final Act. A great way to showcase your students playing some of the most famous and enjoyable opera music in the repertoire! (6:00)
Get ready to have some fun with this energetic western-style romp! Showcasing a melody that weaves its way through every section, the piece also makes use of open string drones and syncopated rhythms, bringing the country-style flair to life. Outstanding and infectious! (2:30)
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)
Swashbucklers Saga by Chris Thomas (Grade 2.5) FJH
Composer Johann Sebastian Bach
Arranger Carrie Lane Gruselle
Publisher FJH Music Company
Series FJH Developing Strings
Stock Code ST6464
Electric Sinfonia for String Orchestra (Grade 2.5) by Lauren Bernofsky
