Driving rhythms abound in this original contest work. Performable by string or full orchestra, the piece is contemporary in nature and includes a mysterious section that has the upper strings using natural harmonics. Full of energy and vitality!
Clare Grundman will be long remembered for his exquisite symphonic works of American music, and American Folk Rhapsody has remained one of his most beloved. This superb piece, originally written in 1948, is a wonderful example of his exceptional writing/arranging skills. Including: My Little Mohee (more commonly known as On Top of Old Smokey); Shantyman's Life; Sourwood Mountain and Sweet Betsy from Pike, this is an outstanding, proven work for both concert and contest. Perfect for band directors who know this work well and want to work with strings!
We are pleased to reintroduce this classic Americana style work from Clare Grundman, arguably one of educational music's most widely-played arrangers. With exquisite simplicity, this medley is true to Grundman form with carefully crafted American folk songs in a symphonic setting. Includes: Billy Boy; Skip to My Lou and Shenandoah.
Performed by orchestras across the country, this magnificent piece is a patriotic tour de force. Based on When Johnny Comes Marching Home, Gould's composition is an outstanding showpiece for mature orchestras.
This powerful work based on the greek goddess uses syncopation and accents to build tension and captivate the audience. The main moods in the work are marked "Allegro con Fuoco" and "giocoso"' as the music moves from a serious minor mode sound to a major key ending.
The big discovery in recent years is the power and excitement of orchestral music composed for video games! The national tour of Video Games Live sells out in every town it visits. Now students have the chance to play this dynamic music. Victor Lopez' five-and- a-half minute tour de force can be the hit of your next concert!
Don't miss this vibrant, powerful work! Simple quarter and eighth note rhythms, limited note ranges and the key of D make this very accessible, but your players will feel like they're playing an advanced concert work! Forceful motives, biting dissonances, and thunderous percussion create a sense of awe that is not just pretend...this truly is an exciting piece to play or listen to! It's a really neat piece for young full or string orchestras!
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