Spontaneous Beings By Balmages (FJH)

Composer: American Folk Song

Arranger: Carrie Lane Gruselle

Publisher: FJH Music Company

Series: FJH Beginning Strings

Stock Code: ST6479

Composer English Folk Song

Arranger Morgan Denney

Publisher FJH Music Company

Series FJH Developing Strings

Stock Code ST6483

Commissioned by the National String Project Consortium, this gorgeous lyrical work can be performed alone as an intermediate level piece, or with multi-level supplemental parts (available separately) for beginning and developing string students. Orchestrated to celebrate inclusion and diversity, the multi-level option is designed to sound far "greater than" the intermediate version alone. Not your traditional festival orchestra piece by any means. (Grade 3, Dur 5:40)

Allegretto from Symphony No. 3 by Schubert, arr. McCashin (Grade 3)

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)

This arrangement embodies the full sound and spirit of the original overture, yet is orchestrated in a way that takes full advantage of the string orchestra sonic palette. A fabulous choice as an opener, closer, or celebratory work for any special occasion! (4:00)