La Wally

SKU: HL.50488658

UPC: 073999886580. 8.25x11.75x0.19 inches.

Contents: Bellini: Norma * Boito: Mefistofele * Catalani: La Wally * Donizetti: L'Elisir d'amore, Linda di Chamounix * Mascagni: Iris * Meyerbeer: Roberto il Diavolo * Mozart: Don Giovanni * Puccini: Madama Butterfly, Tosca, Turandot * Rossini: Il Barbiere di Siviglia (Cavatina: Una voce poco fa) * Verdi: Aida, La Traviata * Wagner: Tannhauser.

SKU: CF.CAS98

ISBN 9781491146583. UPC: 680160904082. 9 x 12 inches. Key: G major.

Composer Bud Woodruff takes his musical inspiration for Adventurer's Dream from a rooster named Wally. Mr. Woodruff turns this charming four-note crow into the main thematic material for this piece that is reminiscent of classic movie scores.
The principal theme to this piece has an interesting history . We had a very young rooster named Wally . He had a quite rhythmic four-pitched crow, which was very unique and consistent . As he aged, his crow settled into pitches and the opening melodic figure of this piece is the very pitches and rhythm of Wally’s crow . However, Wally had a touch of a glissando between the last two pitches, which I chose to eliminate, for musicality’s sake . Wally's crow is spun out in different ways and used one way or another in all the sections of the piece . Wally was a very energetic, if not egotistical, young bird, and the piece should be performed accordingly, in a dashing, swashbuckling, heroic style, which Wally would appreciate greatly and agree that it was very appropriate!Rehearsal suggestions:The most difficult thing to accomplish in this work will be deciding if you want the repeated eight-note figure on the string or off the string . I don’t care as long as it sounds staccato . On the string, it needs to be played at or by the camber point; off the string, that point will change depending upon your tempo, but the stroke itself should remain consistent .Although the basses never have the melody, they are a critically important section and can make or break this piece . Their part counters the others and fills in rhythmic gaps in a number of places . It needs to be played aggressively and metronomically; they are the glue that makes the piece work . The cellos need to sing for all they are worth at m . 63 and do so with joy in their hands . Their theme needs to be very lyrical and smooth . The countermelody at m . 79 should be understated, yet not buried while being intertwined with the cellos’ theme . It harkens back to the main theme and needs a dreamy quality to it .The piece was written as a string orchestra piece . The optional harp part was added later and is not necessary for an effective performance of the piece . However, it does add some extra variety and color to the piece, and reinforces the basses when they fill in those rhythmic gaps to which I referred earlier .A very special thanks goes to harpist Jane Minnis for the great and insightful suggestions for this part .Thank you for playing this piece . I trust you will enjoy it as much as I do .

About Carl Fischer Concert String Orchestra Series

Thi s series of pieces (Grade 3 and higher) is designed for advancing ensembles. The pieces in this series are characterized by:

• Expanded use of rhythms, ranges and keys but technical demands are still carefully considered
• More comprehensive bowing techniques
• Viola T.C. included
• Careful selection of keys and degree of difficulty for advancing musicians

SKU: LO.70-2468L

ISBN 9780787789329.

This book of piano duets by Wally Mayo will quickly become a treasured addition to your seasonal repertoire. Wally's arrangements are filled to the brim with creativity and musical surprises. From the jazzy swing of â??Go Tell It on the Mountainâ? to the ethereal setting of â??The Wexford Carol,â? these selections are suitable for use during the entire Christmas season and will enhance any worship service or concert.

SKU: LM.C04685

ISBN 9790230346856.

SKU: TM.04077SC

Vs pg. 55-59. Key of E.

SKU: TM.04079SC

Act I. Duet. Incl. recit: Oh cielo! Nella stanza convien.

SKU: TM.04077VS

SKU: CA.331850

ISBN 9790007182328. Language: German/English/French.

SKU: HL.14045310

ISBN 9788850708390.

SKU: TM.04078SET

SKU: TM.04077SET

Vs pg. 55-59. Key of E.

SKU: TM.14259SET

No score.

SKU: HL.50492078

ISBN 9788875924041. Italian.

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SKU: TM.04622SC

Recitative and Duet. Sc pgs. 83-96.

SKU: TM.12413SET