Partitions de Southern Music Ltd pour Orchestre ŕ Cordes

Condensed Score-This extraordinary collection of wedding favorites is the perfect solution for wedding planners looking for just the right music for that upcoming wedding ceremony. The arrangements are appropriate for the string quartet of forstrong orchestra. The optional contrabass part provides additional flexibility. Selections include: Aria (Handel); Bridal Chorus (Wagner); Wedding March (Mendelssohn); Trumpet Voluntary (Clarke);Largo from “Winter” (Vivaldi); Rigaudon (Campra); Theme from 1st Symphony (Brahms); March (Mozart); Trumpet Tune (Purcell); Canon (Pachelbel); Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring(Bach); Allegro from “Winter” (Vivaldi).

In Japan there is an old tale whic has been told since before time began. Two of the most beautiful stars in the night sky are Altair representing Man and Vega representing Woman. These two lovers can meet each other only one time each year on the night of July 7th. Living on opposite sides of the Milky Way they have to ride a ship to meet each other on that night. If it rains they cannot see each other because the river of light in the sky is swollen. The name of the star ship that Altair and Vega ride is called Hoshi no Fune. I wante to express in music the pain of these separated lovers.

Score and Parts-This arrangement captures the essence of the original work as from the beginning until m. 76. It duplicates the original with the exception of the reassignment of roles. Playing the recording of the original will be helpful in providing the students with a model for performance.

Full Score-Ballade for Strings is about the journey to and the arrival on the ultimate tonic key of D major at the very end of the piece but not before. The work employs four distinct thematic elements. Expressive playing is required throughout. Ballade is written for advancing ensembles with expanded use of rhythms ranges and keys but technical demands are still carefully considered. Viola T.C. and optional piano reduction are included.