
Jarvela, Misty Castle (Grade 1)
Laker Music - suppliers of educational music for student string orchestras /ensembles. Level 1 Instrumentation: Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola/Violin 3, Cello, Bass, Piano, Tambourine (optional).
"Evening Prayer for String Orchestra" by Timo Jarvela is a beautifully crafted and meditative piece that showcases the power and beauty of string instruments. It's a perfect choice for relaxation or reflection.
Listen to it - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkRWmtn8kzU
"Evening Prayer for String Orchestra," composed by Timothy Jarvela, is a beautifully crafted piece that showcases the power and beauty of string instruments. The piece has a gentle melody, rich harmonies, and lush textures that evoke a sense of peace and serenity. Due to its meditative nature, "Evening Prayer" is a perfect choice for relaxation or reflection. It is sure to captivate audiences for years to come.
Laker Music - suppliers of educational music for student string orchestras /ensembles. Level 1 Instrumentation: Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola/Violin 3, Cello, Bass, Piano, Tambourine (optional).
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
Composed by Timo Jarvela, Carriage Ride is a lively and fun piece perfect for Grade 1 piano students. The piece starts with a cheerful introduction and progresses to a playful and energetic melody, providing an engaging and entertaining experience for students to develop their skills and musicality.
Level 0.5-1 is a beginner piano set. It includes two Russian-style pieces with a solo violinist. There are two versions of Harmonic Rock. "Where the Wind Blows" is a D-grade primary school piece for second-year learners with expressive left-hand techniques.
Listen to it - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvX6-79Oz0o
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.
"Fiddlin' to Freedom" is a Timo Jarvela composition for string orchestra. The piece starts with a spiritual-style intro, followed by a lively gospel-style tune with a distinct fiddlin flavour. The instrumentation includes Violin 1, Violin 2, Violin 3/Viola, Cello, Bass, and Piano. It's graded at level 2 and has a duration of 3.00.
Listen to it - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNL8dTNcjnY
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
Rice Paddy Dreaming by Timo Jarvela helps young players learn dotted crotchet-quaver rhythms and introduces them to the col legno technique. The piece has a dreamy, soothing melody and should be played comfortably with a flowing tempo, complemented by the piano accompaniment.