Night on Bald Mountain

SKU: CF.YPS244

ISBN 9781491159859. UPC: 680160918447.

Brasstown Bald is the highest point in the U. S. state of Georgia standing at 4,784 ft. It is located in the northeastern part of the state and is part of the southern Appalachians. The mountain received its name from the Cherokee word Itse'yi (New Green Place) or (Place of Fresh Green) referring to its grassy, instead of timbered summit. The term Brasstown came from a confusion of Itse'yi with Untsaiyi (brass). The mountain itself is known to the native Cherokee people as Mt. Enotah. The term Bald is common terminology describing mountaintops that have 360-degree unobstructed views. Brasstown Bald Overture was written to depict the beauty and grandeur of the panoramic views from the top of this mountain. The opening fanfare sets the mood for the majesty of the Appalachians. The addition of the woodwinds during the second time through the fanfare portrays the dancing sunlight across the mountain peaks. The middle section is a quaint folk tune to represent the quiet stillness of the night. The fanfare return and a new day breaks forth.
Brasstown Bald is the highest point in the U. S. state of Georgia standing at 4,784 ft.  It is located in the northeastern part of the state and is part of the southern Appalachians.  The mountain received its name from the Cherokee word Itse’yi (“New Green Place”) or (“Place of Fresh Green”) referring to its grassy, instead of timbered summit. The term “Brasstown” came from a confusion of Itse’yi with Untsaiyi (“brass”). The mountain itself is known to the native Cherokee people as Mt. Enotah. The term “Bald” is common terminology describing mountaintops that have 360-degree unobstructed views.  Brasstown Bald Overture was written to depict the beauty and grandeur of the panoramic views from the top of this mountain. The opening fanfare sets the mood for the majesty of the Appalachians. The addition of the woodwinds during the second time through the fanfare portrays the dancing sunlight across the mountain peaks. The middle section is a quaint folk tune to represent the quiet stillness of the night. The fanfare return and a new day breaks forth.

SKU: CF.CAS92

ISBN 9781491142080. UPC: 680160630141. Key: D minor.

Sailors beware when cantankerous Crooked-Toe the pirate takes his nightly walk on the deck! Crooked-Toe Walks the Deck is more than a novelty tune; it's an educational presentation of several classical music references and English sailing tunes, all featured seamlessly as one logical idea. Included is What Shall We Do with a Drunken Sailor, 15 Men on a Dead Man's Chest, In the Hall of the Mountain King, Night on Bald Mountain, Sailor's Hornpipe, The Flying Dutchman, and a hint of the Dies Irae. A clever, well-written and effective piece that will be serious fun for all.
Sailors beware when cantankerous “Crooked-Toe” the pirate takes his nightly walk on the poop deck! He’s so mean he once threw a man overboard just for snoring, so his boat mates flee in all directions when they see him coming.Good music played well inspires the imagination. Crooked-Toe Walks the Deck is more than a novelty tune; it’s an educational presentation of several classical music references and English sailing tunes all featured seamlessly as one logical idea. They are What Shall We Do with a Drunken Sailor, 15 Men on a Dead Man’s Chest, In the Hall of the Mountain King, Night on Bald Mountain, Sailor’s Hornpipe, The Flying Dutchman, and a hint of the Dies Irae. Several musical effects are written into the piece as Crooked-Toe Walks the Deck. Encourage your students to use their imaginations and tell their classmates what they mean. There is no wrong answer!

About Carl Fischer Concert String Orchestra Series

This 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: AP.38354S

UPC: 038081436524. English.

Written as either a fun or serious performance piece, this work incorporates several well-known and familiar classical melodies associated with the macabre and creepy. For a more serious program, Pieces Macabre is offered by the arranger as an alternate title. Included themes are Johann Sebastian Bach's Toccata and Fugue in D minor, Modest Moussorgsky's Night on Bald Mountain, Charles Gounod's Funeral March of a Marionette, and Edvard Grieg's In the Hall of the Mountain King. It's spooktacular! This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

SKU: HL.348319

ISBN 9781540097354. UPC: 840126930016. 9.0x12.0x0.201 inches.

Classical Themes for Violin Duet is designed for violinists familar with first position and comfortable reading basic rhythms. In each two-page arrangement, violin 1 and violin 2 take a turn playing the melody for a fun and challenging ensemble experience. It includes 30 well-loved melodies by J.S. Bach, Beethoven, Debussy, Gershwin, Grieg, Liszt, Mussorgsky, Tchaikovsky, Vivaldi, Wagner, and more.