

Striking Gold & Le Festival (level 1-1.5)
Composed by Tasmanian composer and violinist Michael J Stocks
Double score set including backing CD
Striking Gold (D Major): This piece opens with a bold theme and strong bass line, before breaking into a second joyous theme which is brightened by the bongo drum percussion featured on the accompanying backing CD.
Le Festival (D Major): A majestic piece in 3/4 time. ‘Le Festival’ will be enjoyed by audience and ensemble members alike.
Parts include:
Chin, Haydn Symphony No.60 1st Movement
This arrangement for strings is faithful to the original work with the added features of sharing the melodic lines, a slight editing of a few bars of the bass part, a violin 3 part and a keyboard realization. It is also an excellent way to develop Classical style spiccato in more advanced players.
This work by Hanno Haag features complex and simple harmonies between the Violin and Viola parts.