Holiday
This work fuses two well known traditional carols, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen and Carol of the Bells, into an intriguing tapestry of textures and colors. It is meant to allow the listener to consider the reflective and sometimes hectic and even tense…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Gabe Musella
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Rook to Bishop is written to showcase the musicianship of the beginning orchestra. Using only quarter notes/rests, half notes/rests, and the pitches D, E, F-sharp, G, A, and B, the piece allows each section an opportunity to play the melody. This delightful…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Bradd Parton
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Written for the Greater Miami Youth Symphony, Soulprints is a dynamic three-movement work that explores concepts of the human soul and spirituality.Program NotesAccording to Gnostic Christian scriptures, the existence of three distinct types of human soul…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Brett Dietz
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A tender and lovely work that will showcase your ensemble while giving each section a chance to shine. The main theme is represented in all instruments as secondary themes float around using syncopation and pizzicato to add interest.
Grade Level: 4 Copyright…
Style:
Full Orchestra
Composer:
Gabe Musella
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Three Piece with a Side of Rosin uses only the pitches D, E, F s, G, A, and B to create a memorable exposure to 3/4 time for beginning orchestra. All sections are featured on the melody in this short, fun composition that will contrast with most other pieces…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Bradd Parton
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications