Easy Position Tunes For Viola

SKU: AP.36-52703029

ISBN 9781682962411. UPC: 746241228789. English.

Volume 3 explores major and minor keys up to 2 flats, violin 1 will play to 3rd position and the cello part also has minimal shifting. The nine tunes are very accessible rhythmically and these are quite appropriate for an accomplished middle school group. Contents: Linstead Market, I Love My Love, Still, Still, Still, Danny Boy, Down By the Salley Gardens, Jack Was Every Bit a Sailor, Bourree (Stoltzer), and Minuet and Gigue (Handel).

These products are currently being prepared by a new publisher. While many items are ready and will ship on time, some others may see delays of several months.

SKU: HL.14014958

UPC: 884088807832. 8.5x11.0x0.206 inches.

Easy music for string groups. Playstrings provides an enjoyable and varied repertoire for young string orchestras, carefully structured in two levels. The 'Easy' level does not normally exceed Grade 2 in difficulty with most parts playable in first position, while the 'Moderately Easy' level includes some parts of around Grade 3 standard. At easy level, alternative parts are provided so that the absence of viola or a double bass does not prevent the piece from being performed. Available in score or sets of instrumental parts. There are over 30 titles covering a wide range of styles, including classical pieces, folk tunes and Christmas collections. Playstrings is an ideal introduction to orchestral playing for young string players. Set of 21 parts contains: 4 x Violin 1, 4 x Violin 2, 4 x Violin 3 2 x Viola 1, 2 x Viola 2, 2 x Cello 1, 2 x Cello 2, 1 x Double Bass.

SKU: HL.14026478

ISBN 9780711947795. UPC: 884088428709. 8.0x11.75x0.277 inches.

Easy music for string groups. Playstrings provides an enjoyable and varied repertoire for young string orchestras, carefully structured in two levels. The 'Easy' level does not normally exceed Grade 2 in difficulty with most parts playable in first position, while the 'Moderately Easy' level includes some parts of around Grade 3 standard. At easy level, alternative parts are provided so that the absence of viola or a double bass does not prevent the piece from being performed. Available in score or sets of instrumental parts. There are over 30 titles covering a wide range of styles, including classical pieces, folk tunes and Christmas collections. Playstrings is an ideal introduction to orchestral playing for young string players. Set of 21 parts contains: 4 x Violin 1, 4 x Violin 2, 4 x Violin 3 2 x Viola 1, 2 x Viola 2, 2 x Cello 1, 2 x Cello 2, 1 x Double Bass.

SKU: CF.YAS206

ISBN 9781491159194. UPC: 680160917778.

Take a sparkling ride through the snow aboard an express train, headed straight for the North Pole. In this Grade 2 holiday arrangement, developing players will travel through several holiday tunes, including Jingle Bells, Deck the Halls, Jolly Old St. Nicholas, Good King Wenceslas, O Christmas Tree, and We Wish You a Merry Christmas. Students can work on staccato bow technique, easy dotted rhythms, and low 2 / low 1 finger patterns, but all while staying in first position. Be sure to use the included percussion and train whistle to make the journey come alive.
Take a sparkling ride through the snow aboard an express train, headed straight for the North Pole. In this Grade 2 holiday arrangement, developing players will “travel” through several holiday tunes, including Jingle Bells, Deck the Halls, Jolly Old St. Nicholas, Good King Wenceslas, O Christmas Tree, and We Wish You a Merry Christmas. Students can work on staccato bow technique, easy dotted rhythms, and low 2 / low 1 finger patterns, but all while staying in first position. Be sure to use the included percussion and train whistle to make the journey come alive.
Take a sparkling ride through the snow aboard an express train, headed straight for the North Pole. In this Grade 2 holiday arrangement, developing players will “travel” through several holiday tunes, including Jingle Bells, Deck the Halls, Jolly Old St. Nicholas, Good King Wenceslas, O Christmas Tree, and We Wish You a Merry Christmas. Students can work on staccato bow technique, easy dotted rhythms, and low 2 / low 1 finger patterns, but all while staying in first position. Be sure to use the included percussion and train whistle to make the journey come alive.

About Carl Fischer Young String Orchestra Series

This 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: CF.BAS77

ISBN 9781491151228. UPC: 680160908721. 9 x 12 inches.

As the title suggests, there is a trumpet-like motive which is tossed among instrument sections.  The source of this tune from the Shaker history can be performed as a holiday piece or any time of year.  It is an easy D major with easy rhythms which offers a great selection for concert or festival.
This piece offers so many opportunities to do cross curricular activities with your students.  The arrangement offers very equal playing among sections.  Let each section shine during their highlighted part.The original tune is called Mother's Golden Trumpet and appears in a collection of Shaker tunes for Christmas. This arrangement is not specified for holiday only but can be used in either setting,In addition to this great teaching point, it is a strong piece in D major for young string players.

About Carl Fischer Beginning String Orchestra Series

This 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