Opening with a haunting ostinato passage, Changes in Time builds on the phrase to create an air of intensity and excitement until the very end. While the piece is unique, it does impart a sense of ‘familiarity’ with its underlying mainstream harmonic…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Darren Mitchell
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Set in a clever waltz style, Ruth Elaine Schram has set the well-known folk tune of Greensleeves for flexible strings. This work is an easy and musical introduction into pizzicato playing, with all the lush arco sections that make Greensleeves a timeless…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Ruth Elaine Schram
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Set in a clever waltz style, Ruth Elaine Schram has set the well-known folk tune of Greensleeves for developing strings. This work is an easy and musical introduction into pizzicato playing, with all the lush arco sections that make Greensleeves a timeless…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Ruth Elaine Schram
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
L’automne is French for “the Autumn.” This piece is meant to depict the different aspects of this beautiful season, as it begins with slightly cooler breezes and a break from summer’s heat. Young musicians will enjoy the lush harmonic palette and beautiful…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Ruth Elaine Schram
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Continuing with her “seasonal” themed pieces, Ruth Elaine Schram gives us the latest addition to her collection: Summer. Enjoy the beautiful harmonies and full tutti playing that will make your string orchestra sound great.
Grade Level: 2 Copyright: 2021…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Ruth Elaine Schram
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Motives & Other Distractions is a challenging yet playful composition. The opening syncopated motive is used throughout to drive the piece dramatically to several climatic points. There is liberal use of close arco and pizzicato switching in all parts as…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Darren Mitchell
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Don’t let the rhythmic simplicity of this piece fool you! This lighthearted work uses group dynamics to help tell its story. From multi-measure swells to one beat dynamic ‘rips’ the use of dynamic textures makes Quarter Note Diddy a treat for both the…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Darren Mitchell
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications