Pop Showcase For Strings Violin 1

SKU: CF.BAS83

ISBN 9781491159125. UPC: 680160917709.

This standard for beginning strings has a new twist to it. The melody is much easier to teach in 4/4 rather than in 3/4. It is still in D major and contains no altered fingerings. The tempo marking is very playable by your younger students, and the dynamic marking is always f so that the orchestra can focus on the notes. The piece contains pizzicato and arco sections, with the melody in both the upper and lower strings. This easy three-part harmony arrangement has bowings marked and is a great piece to showcase strings when they are comfortable with the D major scale.
This standard for beginning strings has a new twist to it. The melody is much easier to teach in 4/4 rather than in 3/4. It is still in D major and contains no altered fingerings. The tempo marking is very playable by your younger students, and the dynamic marking is always ƒ so that the orchestra can focus on the notes. The piece contains pizzicato and arco sections, with the melody in both the upper and lower strings. This easy three-part harmony arrangement has bowings marked and is a great piece to showcase strings when they are comfortable with the D major scale.

About Carl Fischer Beginning String Orchestra Series

Thi s series of Grade 1 pieces is designed for first year string groups. The pieces in this series are characterized by:

• Limited parts (often 2nd violin and viola are the same part, cello and bass are same part)
• Limited keys and rhythms - only simple 8th note patterns
• Limited independence of parts
• Playable after limited study time
• First position and natural bowings
• Piano for rehearsal and reinforcement

SKU: CF.BAS83F

ISBN 9781491159293. UPC: 680160917877.

This standard for beginning strings has a new twist to it. The melody is much easier to teach in 4/4 rather than in 3/4. It is still in D major and contains no altered fingerings. The tempo marking is very playable by your younger students, and the dynamic marking is always f so that the orchestra can focus on the notes. The piece contains pizzicato and arco sections, with the melody in both the upper and lower strings. This easy three-part harmony arrangement has bowings marked and is a great piece to showcase strings when they are comfortable with the D major scale.
This standard for beginning strings has a new twist to it. The melody is much easier to teach in 4/4 rather than in 3/4. It is still in D major and contains no altered fingerings. The tempo marking is very playable by your younger students, and the dynamic marking is always ƒ so that the orchestra can focus on the notes. The piece contains pizzicato and arco sections, with the melody in both the upper and lower strings. This easy three-part harmony arrangement has bowings marked and is a great piece to showcase strings when they are comfortable with the D major scale.

About Carl Fischer Beginning String Orchestra Series

Thi s series of Grade 1 pieces is designed for first year string groups. The pieces in this series are characterized by:

• Limited parts (often 2nd violin and viola are the same part, cello and bass are same part)
• Limited keys and rhythms - only simple 8th note patterns
• Limited independence of parts
• Playable after limited study time
• First position and natural bowings
• Piano for rehearsal and reinforcement

SKU: AP.1-ADV40002

UPC: 805095400021. English.

A three-movement piece which combines orchestral vocabulary with a variety of groove oriented music such as Latin, jazz, and American folk music. It can be performed either with any size string orchestra and winds, or with string sextet (2 violins, 2 violas, cello, bass) and woodwind quintet (flute, oboe, clarinet, French horn, bassoon). The first two movements, allegro moderato and lento, showcase the lyrical side of the saxophone. The third movement, allegro molto, involves a good deal of virtuosity and requires improvisational skills over modal chords.

SKU: AP.1-ADV40003

UPC: 805095400038. English.

A three-movement piece which combines orchestral vocabulary with a variety of groove oriented music such as Latin, jazz, and American folk music. It can be performed either with any size string orchestra and winds, or with a string sextet (2 violins, 2 violas, cello, and bass), and woodwind quintet (flute, oboe, clarinet, French horn, and bassoon). The first two movements, allegro moderato and lento, showcase the lyrical side of the saxophone. The third movement, allegro molto, involves a good deal of virtuosity and requires improvisational skills over modal chords.

SKU: KN.8108

UPC: 822795081084.

This five-part rondo showcases the high, middle and low registers of the orchestra in contrasting passages. A mix of majestic and lyrical themes adds to the overall appeal. If the optional percussion part for snare and bass drums is used, care should be taken to ensure that the string parts are clearly heard at all times. Duration 2:20. Available in SmartMusic.

SKU: CF.PAS21F

ISBN 9781491151563. UPC: 680160909063. 9 x 12 inches. Key: D major.

String teachers are always trying to encourage their students to play with more bow. Composer Joseph Compello gives very beginning students the chance to do just that in his piece,?Arco-ology. There is an opportunity for all sections of the orchestra to showcase their developing musicality in this fun and short piece.
Arco-ology is designed for string groups with less than one year of instruction. The music should be performed in a manner which evokes a march-like style. Bowing style is at the discretion of the director, but the bowing and articulation should convey a feel of steady, forward movement. At m. 41, the lower strings will carry the tune. The upper strings must provide a rhythmic accompaniment at this point without overpowering the melody..
Arco-ology is designed for string groups with less than one year of instruction. The music should be performed in a manner which evokes a march-like style. Bowing style is at the discretion of the director, but the bowing and articulation should convey a feel of steady, forward movement.A At m. 41, the lower strings will carry the tune. The upper strings must provide a rhythmic accompaniment at this point without overpowering the melody..
Arco-ology is designed for string groups with less than one year of instruction. The music should be performed in a manner which evokes a march-like style. Bowing style is at the discretion of the director, but the bowing and articulation should convey a feel of steady, forward movement.A At m. 41, the lower strings will carry the tune. The upper strings must provide a rhythmic accompaniment at this point without overpowering the melody..
Arco-ology is designed for string groups with less than one year of instruction. The music should be performed in a manner which evokes a march-like style. Bowing style is at the discretion of the director, but the bowing and articulation should convey a feel of steady, forward movement. At m. 41, the lower strings will carry the tune. The upper strings must provide a rhythmic accompaniment at this point without overpowering the melody..
Arco-o logy is designed for string groups with less than one year of instruction. The music should be performed in a manner which evokes a march-like style. Bowing style is at the discretion of the director, but the bowing and articulation should convey a feel of steady, forward movement. At m. 41, the lower strings will carry the tune. The upper strings must provide a rhythmic accompaniment at this point without overpowering the melody.
Arco-ology is designed for string groups with less than one year of instruction. The music should be performed in a manner which evokes a march-like style. Bowing style is at the discretion of the director, but the bowing and articulation should convey a feel of steady, forward movement. At m. 41, the lower strings will carry the tune. The upper strings must provide a rhythmic accompaniment at this point without overpowering the melody.

SKU: CF.PAS21

ISBN 9781491151198. UPC: 680160908691. 9 x 12 inches. Key: D major.

String teachers are always trying to encourage their students to play with more bow. Composer Joseph Compello gives very beginning students the chance to do just that in his piece,?Arco-ology. There is an opportunity for all sections of the orchestra to showcase their developing musicality in this fun and short piece.
Arco-ology is designed for string groups with less than one year of instruction. The music should be performed in a manner which evokes a march-like style. Bowing style is at the discretion of the director, but the bowing and articulation should convey a feel of steady, forward movement. At m. 41, the lower strings will carry the tune. The upper strings must provide a rhythmic accompaniment at this point without overpowering the melody..
Arco-ology is designed for string groups with less than one year of instruction. The music should be performed in a manner which evokes a march-like style. Bowing style is at the discretion of the director, but the bowing and articulation should convey a feel of steady, forward movement.A At m. 41, the lower strings will carry the tune. The upper strings must provide a rhythmic accompaniment at this point without overpowering the melody..
Arco-ology is designed for string groups with less than one year of instruction. The music should be performed in a manner which evokes a march-like style. Bowing style is at the discretion of the director, but the bowing and articulation should convey a feel of steady, forward movement.A At m. 41, the lower strings will carry the tune. The upper strings must provide a rhythmic accompaniment at this point without overpowering the melody..
Arco-ology is designed for string groups with less than one year of instruction. The music should be performed in a manner which evokes a march-like style. Bowing style is at the discretion of the director, but the bowing and articulation should convey a feel of steady, forward movement. At m. 41, the lower strings will carry the tune. The upper strings must provide a rhythmic accompaniment at this point without overpowering the melody..
Arco-o logy is designed for string groups with less than one year of instruction. The music should be performed in a manner which evokes a march-like style. Bowing style is at the discretion of the director, but the bowing and articulation should convey a feel of steady, forward movement. At m. 41, the lower strings will carry the tune. The upper strings must provide a rhythmic accompaniment at this point without overpowering the melody.
Arco-ology is designed for string groups with less than one year of instruction. The music should be performed in a manner which evokes a march-like style. Bowing style is at the discretion of the director, but the bowing and articulation should convey a feel of steady, forward movement. At m. 41, the lower strings will carry the tune. The upper strings must provide a rhythmic accompaniment at this point without overpowering the melody.

SKU: CF.AS66F

ISBN 9781491154649. UPC: 680160913190. 9 x 12 inches. Key: Eb major.

The new Masterworks Series by Carl Fischer Music will showcase arrangements of 20th Century American composers. Symphony No. 2 by Howard Hanson is one of the most popular American Symphonies ever written, and is played regularly by major symphony orchestras around the world. It was originally commissioned by the Boston Symphony Orchestra to celebrate their 50th anniversary in 1930, where it was given its first performance. The work was most famously used in the end credits of the movie Alien in 1979. This arrangement focuses on the hauntingly beautiful second theme of the first movement. After being stated in the key of E-flat Major, it provides a contrasting section before returning in the key of D-flat Major. Cellos are featured prominently in tenor clef, and often cover the soaring horn solos from the original. Musicians will experience true symphonic beauty in this exquisite arrangement for strings and harp.
The new Masterworks Series by Carl Fischer Music will showcase arrangements of 20th Century American composers. Symphony No. 2 by Howard Hanson is one of the most popular American Symphonies ever written, and is played regularly by major symphony orchestras around the world. It was originally commissioned by the Boston Symphony Orchestra to celebrate their 50th anniversary in 1930, where it was given its first performance. The work was most famously used in the end credits of the movie Alien in 1979. This arrangement focuses on the hauntingly beautiful second theme of the first movement. After being stated in the key of E-flat Major, it provides a contrasting section before returning in the key of D-flat Major. Cellos are featured prominently in tenor clef, and often cover the soaring horn solos from the original. Musicians will experience true symphonic beauty in this exquisite arrangement for strings and harp.

SKU: CF.FAS117F

ISBN 9781491157558. UPC: 680160916139. 9 x 12 inches.

Mill Creek Stomp depicts a joyous, folksy dance with everyone having a great time! Both high and low strings share the straightforward melody of basic quarter notes and eighth notes set in cut-time. The piece showcases staccato, legato, pizzicato sections, stomping, and an optional tambourine part to energize the dance even more. Developing string students will enjoy performing this any time of year, from a fall harvest-themed concert to a spring finale.
Mill Creek Stomp depicts a joyous, folksy dance with everyone having a great time! Both high and low strings share the straightforward melody of basic quarter notes and eighth notes set in cut-time. The piece showcases staccato, legato, pizzicato sections, stomping, and an optional tambourine part to energize the dance even more.  Developing string students will enjoy performing this any time of year, from a fall harvest-themed concert to a spring finale.

SKU: CF.YAS74

ISBN 9780825869587. UPC: 798408069582. 8.5 X 11 inches. Key: D major.

Sonatina is based on a simple piano piece by James Hook, a composer from the Classical period. Carl Strommen has set and expanded this delightful piano piece to showcase the full resources of the string orchestra. It also contains a nice B section that shifts to a minor key for added interest.
A contemporary, as well as friend, of Clementi and Haydn, James Hook (1746–1827) was born in Norwich, England. Among his notable works are oratorios (The Ascension, being the most well known), a series of serious and comic operas, chamber and keyboard music. Originally one of Hook’s piano pieces, Sonatina is transcribed here for strings.Sonatina should be played as marked on the original keyboard version: “Giocoso” ( lightly, humorously). The minor section at m. 25 may be played a bit “darker” but should return to “Giocoso” at m. 41. An optional violin 1 solo is offered at m. 34.

About Carl Fischer Young String Orchestra Series

Thi s series of Grade 2/Grade 2.5 pieces is designed for second and third year ensembles. The pieces in this series are characterized by:
--Occasionally extending to third position
--Keys carefully considered for appropriate difficulty
--Addition of separate 2nd violin and viola parts
--Viola T.C. part included
--Increase in independence of parts over beginning levels

SKU: MN.25-179

UPC: 688670251795.

Incor porating five well-known Christmas carols, this delightful work is a great opportunity to showcase a flute or solo violin player. The florid parts in the strings do not relegate them to serving solely an accompanying role, with the first violins particularly given melodic prominence. Key and time signature changes propel the music forward and add further interest to this vibrant setting.

SKU: FJ.ST6535S

English.

Showcas e a student or bring in a guest artist to perform with your beginning students! Included are advanced solo violin and viola parts along with easier violin and viola solos as an option. Highlighting the strength and resilience of the human spirit, the piece utilizes some of Newbold's favorite string techniques to show off the violin / viola. An included piano part works well for recitals. Solo Grade 2.5 - 4.5.

SKU: FJ.ST6535

UPC: 241444437698. English.

Showcase a student or bring in a guest artist to perform with your beginning students! Included are advanced solo violin and viola parts along with easier violin and viola solos as an option. Highlighting the strength and resilience of the human spirit, the piece utilizes some of Newbold's favorite string techniques to show off the violin / viola. An included piano part works well for recitals. Solo Grade 2.5 - 4.5.

SKU: FJ.ST6550S

English.

An imagined soundtrack to a high-stakes game of espionage... The music drifts between episodes of intense dissonance and brief moments of calm, allowing you to catch your breath before the chase continues once again. Relying heavily on rhythmic pulse and reinforcing rhythmic independence, this engaging work also offers plenty of opportunities to showcase dynamic contrast and really bring the excitement to a new level!

About FJH Beginning Strings

Ap propriate for first year string students. All instruments stay in first position, and optional third violin (viola) parts and piano are included to aid in rehearsal and performance situations. Grade 1 - 1.5

SKU: CF.BAS80

ISBN 9781491151259. UPC: 680160908752. 9 x 12 inches. Key: E minor.

Joseph Compello's Great Plains Saga for the beginning string orchestra students depicts wide open spaces, rugged terrain, and covered wagons heading West through the American plains. Students will love playing this contest selection, written in a minor mode. This piece can be learned in as little as 10 weeks, yet showcases the students' abilities and growth.
Great Plains Saga is an easy concert piece for a young string ensemble. The music should be performed in a manner which evokes the rustic openness of the American continent at the time when Native American tribes inhabited it. Accordingly, the music is modal and thus provides an ancient character to the melodies. The first theme appearing at m. 9 consists of six notes. It repeats at m. 17 in the cello part with a countermelody in the violins.  After a brief transition m. 25, the second section begins with a quiet two-measure phrase that is answered forte by the low strings.  This call-and-response episode continues until m. 43 where the transition to the opening theme begins. At m. 49 the director may wish to slow the tempo just a bit to give the music a heavier feel. The coda at m. 57 may be played freely and dramatically.

About Carl Fischer Beginning String Orchestra Series

Thi s series of Grade 1 pieces is designed for first year string groups. The pieces in this series are characterized by:

• Limited parts (often 2nd violin and viola are the same part, cello and bass are same part)
• Limited keys and rhythms - only simple 8th note patterns
• Limited independence of parts
• Playable after limited study time
• First position and natural bowings
• Piano for rehearsal and reinforcement

SKU: FJ.ST6550

English.

An imagined soundtrack to a high-stakes game of espionage... The music drifts between episodes of intense dissonance and brief moments of calm, allowing you to catch your breath before the chase continues once again. Relying heavily on rhythmic pulse and reinforcing rhythmic independence, this engaging work also offers plenty of opportunities to showcase dynamic contrast and really bring the excitement to a new level!

About FJH Beginning Strings

Ap propriate for first year string students. All instruments stay in first position, and optional third violin (viola) parts and piano are included to aid in rehearsal and performance situations. Grade 1 - 1.5

SKU: CF.BAS80F

ISBN 9781491151624. UPC: 680160909124. 9 x 12 inches.

Joseph Compello's Great Plains Saga for the beginning string orchestra students depicts wide open spaces, rugged terrain, and covered wagons heading West through the American plains. Students will love playing this contest selection, written in a minor mode. This piece can be learned in as little as 10 weeks, yet showcases the students' abilities and growth.
Great Plains Saga is an easy concert piece for a young string ensemble. The music should be performed in a manner which evokes the rustic openness of the American continent at the time when Native American tribes inhabited it. Accordingly, the music is modal and thus provides an ancient character to the melodies. The first theme appearing at m. 9 consists of six notes. It repeats at m. 17 in the cello part with a countermelody in the violins.  After a brief transition m. 25, the second section begins with a quiet two-measure phrase that is answered forte by the low strings.  This call-and-response episode continues until m. 43 where the transition to the opening theme begins. At m. 49 the director may wish to slow the tempo just a bit to give the music a heavier feel. The coda at m. 57 may be played freely and dramatically.

About Carl Fischer Beginning String Orchestra Series

Thi s series of Grade 1 pieces is designed for first year string groups. The pieces in this series are characterized by:

• Limited parts (often 2nd violin and viola are the same part, cello and bass are same part)
• Limited keys and rhythms - only simple 8th note patterns
• Limited independence of parts
• Playable after limited study time
• First position and natural bowings
• Piano for rehearsal and reinforcement

SKU: KN.9997

UPC: 822795099973.

We welcome Joshua Reznicow to the Kendor family of writers with this festive original that sounds more difficult to play than it is. Written in G major and its relevant minor key, it gives directors a chance to teach both sharp and flat keys while using open strings to maintain a solid pitch center. Controlling bow speed and style using hooked bow, spiccato, and slurred techniques helps to drive the musical energy throughout. Short solos and a brief violin cadenza lead to a rewarding finish and allow more advanced players to showcase their skills. Duration ca. 3:40. Available in SmartMusic.

SKU: KN.09997S

UPC: 822795099973.

We welcome Joshua Reznicow to the Kendor family of writers with this festive original that sounds more difficult to play than it is. Written in G major and its relevant minor key, it gives directors a chance to teach both sharp and flat keys while using open strings to maintain a solid pitch center. Controlling bow speed and style using hooked bow, spiccato, and slurred techniques helps to drive the musical energy throughout. Short solos and a brief violin cadenza lead to a rewarding finish and allow more advanced players to showcase their skills. Duration ca. 3:40. Available in SmartMusic.