Jarvela, Riverfiddle (Grade 3.5)
Riverfiddle is an intermediate-level piece for string orchestra by Timo Jarvela. The lively melody, dynamic contrasts, and syncopated rhythms make it a fun and engaging addition to any performance.
$80.00 Price
Fiddle Tune & Ostinato Myseriato by Timo Jarvela for String Orchestra
$115.00
Fiddle Tune is a simple melody in A and D major that helps young players move their bow arms. It can be played in unison, and octave harmonics are optional. An optional tacet at ‘B’ and “pizz ‘n slap” accompaniment provide a final challenge.
Ostinato Mysteriato is a mature-sounding piece in A Mixolydian. It’s based on a repeating pattern passed around the orchestra, which challenges young players. The piano part is optional but adds a nice touch.
Fiddle Tune & Ostinato Myseriato by Timo Jarvela for String Orchestra
Fiddle Tune is a simple yet effective tune designed to move young bow arms. Most of the piece is played in unison, and the keys used - A and D major - allow finger patterns to be easily transferred to adjacent strings. While octave harmonics enable the left hand to be mobile, they are not essential to perform the piece. An optional tacet at ‘B’ in some or all of the parts - except for celli and bass - can provide a nice change in texture. The “pizz ‘n slap” accompaniment by the celli and basses, combined with an accelerando, provides a final challenge in coordination and brings the piece to an exciting conclusion!
Ostinato Mysteriato is based on a short ostinato pattern passed around the orchestra. The Mixolydian tonality based on ‘A’ makes for a mature-sounding piece at the ‘easy end’ of the spectrum, which may also suit slightly older players in the early stages of learning. The independence of melodic parts and rhythmic elements provides some challenges to young players. The piano part, while optional, adds a nice touch to the piece.
Timo Jarvela - Composer
Timo Jarvela has been teaching string playing in primary and secondary schools in the Pine Rivers, Redcliffe, and Caboolture districts since 1995. He also spent a year teaching violin in the Kaustinen Shire of his native Finland during 1993-1994. Timo holds a Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance from the Qld Conservatorium of Music, Griffith University. As a violinist, he has performed with various ensembles and orchestras, including the Qld Symphony Orchestra, the Qld Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Qld Youth Orchestra.
In 1996, Timo founded the Pine Rivers Area String Orchestra (PRASO) to promote string playing in his local community. His aim was to provide young string players with musical opportunities through various ensembles, ranging from fiddle bands to chamber orchestras. Since 2013, these ensembles have come under the banner of MYME (Moreton Youth Music Ensembles), reflecting the change of name in the shire.
In recognition of his services to music in the community, Timo was awarded the Pine Rivers Shire Council’s Australia Day Cultural Award in 2003.
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Jarvela, Windward Waltz (Grade 3)
Windward Waltz for String Orchestra is a graceful and elegant composition by Timo Jarvela that evokes a feeling of calmness and relaxation. The piece showcases the composer's skilful ability to weave together intricate melodies and harmonies into a cohesive and harmonious whole. Overall, it's a beautiful and enchanting piece of music that will delight audiences of all ages.
$100.00 Price
Jarvela, Ancient Odyssey (Grade 2)
Ancient Odyssey by Timothy Jarvela is a captivating musical composition for a string orchestra that takes the listener on a journey through ancient times. The music is full of contrasts, with moments of intense drama followed by passages of quiet reflection. Overall, it is a beautiful and engaging piece of music that showcases Timothy Jarvela's talent as a composer.
Listen to it - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fUNO4jXnzY
$95.00 Price
Jarvela Iron Horse Express Grade 2
Iron Horse Express is a Grade 2 piece that musically depicts a steam train on its journey. It captures the sounds of bells, whistles, and hissing steam. Before steam locomotives, horses pulled rail cars and wagons along tracks. The piece features optional vocal effects for escaping steam but is not essential to the performance. Placing bows down for the pizzicato passages can help maintain a steady tempo.
Listen to it - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6e-t_l9vItA
$105.00 Price
Jarvela, Four Little Pieces (Grade 0.5)
This suite is perfect for young beginners. The Four Little Pieces use a limited range of notes and are mostly played in unison, but the piano part is still interesting. The suite includes a CD with multi-speed piano accompaniments, and the violin, viola, and cello parts can be performed individually as solos.
Contents:
• Curtain Raiser
• Little Belle's Waltz
• Back Street Boogie
• Cowboy Lane
Listen to it - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mo7eRiQPD-k
$110.00 Price
Jarvela, Pine Rivers Hoedown (Grade 2)
"Pine Rivers Hoedown" is a lively, hoedown-style musical piece perfect for young players. Each part has a strong melody, with the bass providing rhythm and harmony. If a bass is unavailable, the piano part covers the line. Consider an additional desk for 1st violins, as the 2nd violins and violas share the same part. It's a fun and upbeat piece that young players will enjoy.
Listen to it - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTLvtHVXJg4
$105.00 Price
Jarvela, Concert Piece for Viola
Concert Piece for Viola by Timo Jarvela.
Instrumentation - Viola, Piano
$26.00 Price
Jarvela, March Of The Titans (Grade 2.5)
March of the Titans is a thrilling Grade 2.5 composition by Timo Jarvela. The piece features bold melodies, strong rhythms, and driving percussion, making it an excellent choice for any young band looking to showcase their skills and impress their audience. Overall, it's a memorable and well-structured piece that builds to a dramatic climax, leaving a lasting impression on all who hear it.
Listen to it - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WH-C2CX7JdI
$100.00 Price
