Waltz (La plus que Lente) Debussy, Arr. by Matthew Moreno, Grade 4
Waltz (La plus que Lente) Arranged by Matthew Moreno
This beautiful and subdued waltz by Debussy is a unique and colorful addition to any concert program. Complex impressionistic harmonies support a delightful melody that goes through several iterations before a relaxed and satisfying ending. Debussy at his finest in a superb arrangement for strings!
Experience the beauty and power of a Celtic sunrise in this accessible, yet powerful sounding work. Driving rhythms and decisive open intervals depict the countryside and rolling hills of Scotland. Optional percussion parts add to the festive quality of the piece. Get ready to experience a massive sound with your young orchestra! (Grade 1.5, Dur 2:00)
Composer Vincenzo Galilei
Arranger Morgan Denney
Publisher FJH Music Company
Series FJH Beginning Strings
Stock Code ST6473
Silent Night for String Orchestra (Arr. by Eric Morales, Grade 4)
An exciting piece that explores self-paced developing music for literally any combination of instruments. Inspired by Terry Riley's In C, the piece includes short fragments that performers move through at their own pace. Explore pacing, development and orchestration with this piece that works for literally any possible combination of instruments!
Composer Kathyrn Griesinger
Publisher FJH Music Company
Series FJH Beginning Strings
Stock Code ST6470
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)
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)
Composer Chris Thomas
Publisher FJH Music Company
Series FJH String Orchestra
Stock Code ST6484
