This musical piece is designed to engage students of all ages and showcase solo performance skills. A backing track helps the conductor guide the ensemble, and the piano part enhances solo performances.
String orchestra, piano and backing track
This particular musical composition is designed to be engaging and entertaining for students of all ages, and it offers a chance for outstanding students to showcase their solo performance skills. The backing track included in the composition enables the conductor to move around the ensemble, helping struggling players and providing guidance to others. Additionally, the piano part can be used to support solo performances, providing an added layer of musical depth and richness to the overall performance.
Michael is a highly skilled musician based in Brisbane with a strong passion for string music. He is a talented performer, conductor, teacher and composer, and holds various qualifications such as Bmus, Amus, Lmus, MPhil (music), and a Diploma of Teaching and Learning. Michael has gained a vast and diverse range of musical experiences throughout his career.
"The Mystic" is a Grade 2.5 string orchestra in B minor. It has a robust rhythmic ostinato in 6/8 and a contrasting middle section in 4/4 with syncopated rhythms. It's an excellent choice for high school B-level orchestras.
“The Grand Royale” by Michael Patterson is a stunning modern classical string ensemble composition created in 2009. It showcases the intricate interplay between the violin I, II, and III, viola, cello, and double bass, and is moderately difficult, making it a great choice for grades 4-6 students. The five-minute runtime mesmerizes and captivates, exemplifying the beauty and depth of classical music. Michael is a highly skilled Brisbane-based musician, performer, conductor, teacher, and composer who has gained diverse musical experiences throughout his career.
This piece highlights your best students. A high school ensemble with an A standard can accompany the string orchestra. It also includes a piano accompaniment, solo part, score, and parts for Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello, and Double Bass.
Michael is a musician who performs, composes, teaches, and produces audio. He holds several qualifications, including Bmus, Amus, and Lmus, a graduate diploma in Teaching and learning, and an M.Phil in music.
This short piece is perfect for showcasing top student talents. It can be performed with a string orchestra accompaniment of A standard or just a piano for rehearsals. The set includes a solo part, score, piano accompaniment, and parts for Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello, and Double Bass. It is an excellent opportunity for students to demonstrate their skills.
Schubert's "Erlkonig" is a timeless piece adapted for a Grade 3 level string orchestra. The melodic lines must be played expressively to bring out the piece's emotional depth. It's a must-learn for any string orchestra exploring classical music.
Michael is a performer, composer, teacher and audio producer. Along with his qualifications – Bmus, Amus and Lmus, Grad Dip Teaching & Learning, and M.Phil(music), Michael has a broad range of experience.
This musical piece is similar to Seitz and Rieding Concertos and is intended to showcase the skills of your best students. The string orchestra accompaniment can be played by a high school ensemble with an A standard. Additionally, a piano accompaniment is included for rehearsal purposes.
Michael Patterson is a talented performer, conductor, teacher, and composer with various qualifications, including Bmus, Amus, Lmus, MPhil (music), and a Diploma of Teaching and Learning. He has gained diverse musical experiences throughout his career.
This top-performing solo piece comes with a string orchestra and piano accompaniment for thorough rehearsal. The package includes a solo part for your most skilled students and a score and parts for Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello, and Double Bass. It's a captivating performance that will engage your audience.
Michael is a highly skilled musician and composer based in Brisbane. He is a talented performer, conductor, and teacher specialising in string music. He holds qualifications such as Bmus, Amus, Lmus, MPhil (music), and a Diploma of Teaching and Learning.
"Monster Grooves" is a set of high school-level music pieces for hip-string players. The pieces have funky and gypsy flavours and come with a backing CD in two tempos. They received high praise at the AUSTA Reading Day event and are already popular.
