Terra-cotta Warriors

SKU: AP.31691S

UPC: 038081343969. English.

After traveling to Beijing, China in the summer of 2008, the composer was inspired to create a concert work that depicts the ancient battles of Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of China in 221 BC, and his warriors. This Emperor's reign included unification, the building of the Great Wall and his endless search for immortality. Qin Shi Huang had over 8000 Terracotta Warriors buried in front of his tomb in order to have a strong underground army to defend him in the afterlife.

SKU: HL.48022797

An exotic voyage accompanied by two djembe drums. The text by Lassi Nummi (in Finnish) tells about the Chinese terracotta warriors in Xian. Djembe parts also available (item 48022798).

SKU: FG.55011-126-4

ISBN 979-0-55011-126-4.

An exotic voyage accompanied by two djembe drums. The text by Lassi Nummi (In Finnish) tells about the Chinese terracotta warriors in Xian.

SKU: CF.BAS69F

ISBN 9781491141878. UPC: 680160629930.

The Terracotta army that guards the tomb of China's first emperor Qin Shi Huang is nearly 8,000 warriors strong. This new piece for beginning ensembles depicts these magnificent stone soldiers. Composer Tyler Arcari draws on his background in music education to bring us a stunning new piece that young string students will love to play. It will sound rich and full, even with younger 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