Spontaneous Beings by Balmages (FJH)
Spontaneous Beings by Brian Balmages (FJH)
Grade 3
Publisher: FJH Music Company
Based on oral history of the Anishinaabeg, this piece draws its name from Ojibwe historian Basil Johnston, who offered the literal translation of the name as “Spontaneous Beings.” Based on authentic folk music and steeped in tradition, the piece relies heavily on traditional percussion instruments (with optional substitutes suggested). Very approachable, yet extremely powerful.
Contemporary and fresh, this energetic romp is shrouded in a sense of excitement and anticipation. Highly rhythmic with a pop flair, the melody combines with an infectious rhythmic groove and hip bass line to keep everything driving forward. A rousing ensemble ending pulls out all the stops - a sure crowd pleaser! (3:45)
Arranger Timothy Loest
Publisher FJH Music Company
Series FJH Beginning Strings
Stock Code ST6466
Storm for String Orchestra (Grade 1.5) by Soon Hee Newbold
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 Kathyrn Griesinger
Publisher FJH Music Company
Series FJH Beginning Strings
Stock Code ST6470
Composer English Folk Song
Arranger Morgan Denney
Publisher FJH Music Company
Series FJH Developing Strings
Stock Code ST6483
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