SKU: HL.14043216

ISBN 9781783056200. English.

Michael Nyman's Musique A Grande Vitesse (MGV) translates as ‘high speed music’ and was commissioned by the Festival de Lille for the inauguration of the TGV North EuropeanParis-Lille line in 1993.

This piece of sheet music runs continuously, but was conceived as an abstract, imaginary journey; or rather five inter-connected journeys, each ending with a slow, mainly stepwise melody which isonly heard in its 'genuine' form when the piece reaches its destination.

Thematic 'transformation' is a key to MGV as a whole. Throughout the piece ideas - rhythmic, melodic, harmonic, motivic, textural -constantly change their identity as they pass through different musical 'environments'.

The opening bars establish both a recurrent rhythmic principle - 9, 11, or 13-beat rhythmic cycles heard against a regular 8 - and aharmonic process - chord sequences (mainly over C and E) which have the note E in common. (Coincidentally, MGV begins in C and ends in E). A later scalic, syncopated figure (again first heard over C, E and A)begins the second section, featuring Brass, in D flat.

The topography of MGV should be experienced without reference to planning, description or timetables. Its tempo changes and unpredictable slowings downbear no logical relation to the high speed of the Paris-Lille journey, while the temptation to treat MGV as a concerto grosso, with the Michael Nyman band as the ripeno, was resisted: more suitably theband (amplified in live performance) lays down the tracks on which MGV runs.

SKU: AP.48063S

ISBN 9781470655099. UPC: 038081557540. English.

Your orchestra will rock the audience with Michael Story's arrangement of Kenny Loggins' hit Danger Zone from the movie Top Gun. This flexible arrangement will work for string orchestra alone, or with as many added winds and percussionists as possible, up to full orchestra. A perfect choice for a departmental collaboration or any pops concert. (2:10).

SKU: AP.49902

ISBN 9781470657390. UPC: 038081575544. English.

Volcano by Michael Hopkins is a fast and rhythmically energetic original concert work in E minor. Written for intermediate orchestra, this piece features all orchestra sections on melodic material. This is an excellent piece for helping students learn about bow speed, articulation, string crossings, syncopated rhythms, phrasing, and dynamic contrasts. Violin, viola, and cello parts are playable in first position. Double basses have a few shifts to 2nd and 3rd position. (3:50).

SKU: AP.47447

ISBN 9781470660864. UPC: 038081545752. English.

One of the most flexible pieces ever written, this powerful original work by Michael Story will provide the opportunity for an entire instrumental program to perform together! Perfect also for a first full orchestra experience with plenty of doubling, it can be performed by string orchestra alone or with almost any combination of winds or percussion. The piano part is also completely optional, as it simply reinforces the string parts. The percussion parts are written for up to five players; however, if you have extra percussionists, you can double as many as you wish on the tom-tom part. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

SKU: AP.48045S

UPC: 038081554662. English.

The sixth movement from Percy Grainger's masterwork Lincolnshire Posy lends itself very well to string orchestra performance. Arranger Michael Story has scored this tuneful piece to be very playable by any intermediate string orchestra. (2:00) This title available in MakeMusic Cloud.

SKU: AP.49893

ISBN 9781470662363. UPC: 038081579566. English.

Christmas at the Symphony, arranged by Michael Story, is a medley of three classical holiday tunes. Although it is scored for full orchestra, this arrangement is playable by string orchestra alone or with any number of added winds or percussion. Mozart's Sleigh Ride German Dance No. 3, Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker, and Bizet's March of the Kings are all included in this fantastic arrangement. (3:15).

SKU: AP.44790S

UPC: 038081515403. English.

Singer/songwriter Meghan Trainor is one of today's hottest stars. Here is her catchy hit, Lips Are Movin', in a very playable arrangement for your young string orchestra by Michael Story. This one is pure fun! It is a great piece to reinforce the use of high and low second fingers for your violinists and violists. (1:50).

SKU: AP.48043S

UPC: 038081554266. English.

Chasing Shadows by Michael Kamuf features soaring melodies, driving rhythms, and bold harmonies which work together to create cinematic overtones. The use of syncopated rhythms throughout will help reinforce your orchestra's understanding of subdivision. A perfect selection for concerts and festivals that both students and audiences will enjoy! This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud. (3:00).