FIRST PLUS STRING ORCHESTRA SERIES |
Very Easy
Playable at the end of most 1st year method books
For developing ensembles
Same instrumentation as beginning level
More eighth notes
Simple syncopated rhythms
Stone Mountain Stomp
Carl Strommen
The lively style of country fiddling endows this fun selection with energy and a rugged dance flavor.
Simple syncopation and 16th note patterns are introduced and the catchy melody will give Stone
Mountain Stomp great appeal to young players and have the audience tapping its toes.
Duration: 4'20" Key: D Major
FAS16 ($35.00; 5.00; 2.25) 
Quintus
Larry Clark
After an opening featuring the interval of the fifth, Quintus takes off with an engaging melody accompanied by staccato 8th note patterns. A brief somewhat slower interlude featuring 5ths in the harmony leads to an abbreviated return of the lively main theme. This selection is a typically delightful Clark original.
Duration: 3' Keys: G Major, D Major
FAS17 ($35.00; 5.00; 2.25)
Peanut Butter and Celli
Joseph Compello
The perfect novelty to enliven a young string orchestra program, this clever selection will bring a smile to a listener's lips as the cellists and bassists in the ensemble strut their stuff. A very playable selection that uses some pizzicato writing and has an optional bell part.
Duration: 3' Key: D Major
FAS14 ($35.00; 5.00; 2.25)
New River Train
American Folk Song; arranged by Virginia Croft
Using a familiar American courting song, noted string educator and composer Virginia Croft has created a delightful piece for young string players. This selection is an excellent way to introduce basic syncopation and repetitive rhythms to the young musicians.
Duration: 1'50" Key: D Major
FAS13 ($35.00; 5.00; 2.25)
Orchestra Song
Austrian Folk Song; arranged by Andrew Balent
The beloved Austrian song is given a fine arrangement that employs simple counterpoint and encourages ensemble independence. The lovely melody is shared in turn by all the players and will be a great way to demonstrate musicianship in a developing ensemble.
Duration: 2'05" Key: D Major
FAS15 ($35.00; 5.00; 2.25)
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