
Swashbucklers Saga By Chris Thomas (FJH)
Swashbucklers Saga by Chris Thomas (Grade 2.5) FJH
Meet the ultimate fusion of fun styles with this vivacious work that combines the enthusiasm of a sailing crew with the lively dance rhythms in fiddle music! The infectious tune immediately grabs the listener as the music weaves through a series of texture changes. Delightful and fun, and all at an arrr-legro tempo! (2:00)
Carrie Lane Gruselle is a native of Stevens Point, Wisconsin. She received a Bachelor of Music Education degree from the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire, and a Master of Music Education degree, Suzuki Emphasis, from the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point. Ms. Gruselle currently teaches elementary and middle level strings for the Appleton Area School District in Appleton, Wisconsin, and teaches for the Lawrence University Academy of Music. Her arrangements and compositions for beginning and developing string players have been performed across the nation and in Australia.
Swashbucklers Saga by Chris Thomas (Grade 2.5) FJH
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)
Inspired by an incredible display of stars the composer experienced in Hawaii, this piece portrays the ponderous and expansive beauty of the night sky. Broad, sustained notes make extensive use of full bows, ideal for reinforcing bow control and purity of tone. A stunning work with gorgeous harmonies and colors sure to charm your audience. (3:45)
Composer George Frideric Handel
Arranger Carrie Lane Gruselle
Publisher FJH Music Company
Series FJH Beginning Strings
Stock Code ST6481
Allegretto from Symphony No. 3 by Schubert, arr. McCashin (Grade 3)
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)