Robert S. Frost A folio of 15 delightful original and arranged works for string orchestra. Instrumental parts available separately.
SKU: KJ.93F
ISBN 9780849733451.
Level 2 builds on the concepts introduced in level 1 by opening with a review of the major and minor fingering patterns on all four strings. Attention throughout the method is given to presenting material that makes use of the entire tonal range of the instrument in the first position for the upper strings, and the first three positions for the lower strings. Five ensembles and two duets round out Level 2. Suitable for concerts, the ensembles include America; We Shall Overcome; Amaryllis; Surprise Symphony Theme; and Military March. Suitable for any class size or instrumentation, all string parts have the melody and one harmony part. The Teacher Score/Keyboard books for Levels 1 and 2 include piano accompaniments for much of the program music and ensembles. Especially composed for educators with modest piano-playing skills, the accompaniments can also be played by piano students who wish to become involved in the ensemble experience.
SKU: PR.UE037218
UPC: 803452073079.
Tchaikovsky was moved to give back to repertoire for beginning pianists, much as Schubert had previously done with his Album for the Young. Even keeping with an undemanding approach, he managed to craft a series of pianistic gems. Arranger Peer Baierlein, noting that string ensembles still today do not have suitable pedagogical repertoire, has crafted string quintet versions of the Kinderalbum, retaining the original atmosphere as closely as possible. These arrangements will suit less skilled string ensembles as they grow. After all, as Baierlein points out, the string quintet is the basis of every classical orchestra, so ensemble playing is especially important. The present edition is a string quintet score. Parts are available as a free download from the UE website.