SKU: CF.CAS98
ISBN 9781491146583. UPC: 680160904082. 9 x 12 inches. Key: G major.
Composer Bud Woodruff takes his musical inspiration for Adventurer's Dream from a rooster named Wally. Mr. Woodruff turns this charming four-note crow into the main thematic material for this piece that is reminiscent of classic movie scores.The principal theme to this piece has an interesting history . We had a very young rooster named Wally . He had a quite rhythmic four-pitched crow, which was very unique and consistent . As he aged, his crow settled into pitches and the opening melodic figure of this piece is the very pitches and rhythm of Wally’s crow . However, Wally had a touch of a glissando between the last two pitches, which I chose to eliminate, for musicality’s sake . Wally's crow is spun out in different ways and used one way or another in all the sections of the piece . Wally was a very energetic, if not egotistical, young bird, and the piece should be performed accordingly, in a dashing, swashbuckling, heroic style, which Wally would appreciate greatly and agree that it was very appropriate!Rehearsal suggestions:The most difficult thing to accomplish in this work will be deciding if you want the repeated eight-note figure on the string or off the string . I don’t care as long as it sounds staccato . On the string, it needs to be played at or by the camber point; off the string, that point will change depending upon your tempo, but the stroke itself should remain consistent .Although the basses never have the melody, they are a critically important section and can make or break this piece . Their part counters the others and fills in rhythmic gaps in a number of places . It needs to be played aggressively and metronomically; they are the glue that makes the piece work . The cellos need to sing for all they are worth at m . 63 and do so with joy in their hands . Their theme needs to be very lyrical and smooth . The countermelody at m . 79 should be understated, yet not buried while being intertwined with the cellos’ theme . It harkens back to the main theme and needs a dreamy quality to it .The piece was written as a string orchestra piece . The optional harp part was added later and is not necessary for an effective performance of the piece . However, it does add some extra variety and color to the piece, and reinforces the basses when they fill in those rhythmic gaps to which I referred earlier .A very special thanks goes to harpist Jane Minnis for the great and insightful suggestions for this part .Thank you for playing this piece . I trust you will enjoy it as much as I do .
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:
SKU: CF.CAS98F
ISBN 9781491146934. UPC: 680160904433. 9 x 12 inches.
SKU: BT.DHP-1053874-010
English-German-French-Dutch.
In this fascinating piece, composer Hayato Hirose creates a fantasy world of a pirate who dreams of sailing to a treasure island. The music follows four different scenes that are played without interruption: I. Introduction and Departure II. Banquet in the Foreign Land III. Longing in the Moonlight IV. Hurricane and Treasure Island This piece is full of drama and adventures and will bring joy and excitement to both performers and audience. In dit boeiende werk creëert de componist Hayato Hirose de fantasiewereld van een piraat die droomt van een zeiltocht naar een schateiland. De muziek is opgedeeld in vier verschillende scènes die zonder onderbrekingen worden gespeeld.Pirate’s Dream bevat drama en avontuur, zowel de muzikanten als de toehoorders zullen er veel plezier aan beleven.In diesem faszinierenden Werk kreiert der Komponist Hayato Hirose die Fantasiewelt eines Piraten, der davon träumt, zu einer Schatzinsel zu segeln. Die Musik folgt vier verschiedenen Szenen, die ohne Unterbrechung gespielt werden: 1. Einleitung und Abreise 2. Bankett im fernen Land 3. Sehnsucht im Mondenschein 4. Hurrikan und Schatzinsel Pirate’s Dream ist voll von Dramatik und Abenteuer und verspricht damit Spannung und Vergnügen für Musiker und Publikum. Dans cette oeuvre fascinante en quatre tableaux joués sans interruption, le compositeur japonais Hayato Hirose (1974) nous fait entrer dans le monde imaginaire d’un pirate qui rêve de partir pour l’Île au Trésor. Nous assistons aux préparatifs et au départ du voyage. Un festin en pays lointain nous fait go ter de nouvelles couleurs musicales. Après quelques instants mélancoliques au clair de lune, l’ouragan se déchaîne. L’Île au Trésor est enfin en vue ! Cette oeuvre pleine de suspense et d’aventure fera le bonheur des musiciens et des auditeurs.In questo brano affascinante, il compositore giapponese Hayato Hirose ci fa entrare nel mondo immaginario di un pirata che sogna di partire per l’Isola del Tesoro. Assistiamo ai preparativi e alla partenza. Una festa in un posto lontano ci fa gustare nuovi colori musicali. Dopo qualche instante malinconico al chiaro di luna, si scatena l’uragano. Finalmente, l’Isola del Tesoro è visibile dall’- imbarcazione! Questo brano avventuroso soddisfer musicisti e pubblico.
SKU: BT.DHP-1053874-040
SKU: BT.DHP-1053874-140
SKU: SU.27120010
Suite in four movements titled Morning Sunrise, With Adventure; In Lush Green Hills; Walking Home, With Open Sky; and Toccata. Flute (alto flute) & Piano Duration: 22’30 Composed: 2005 Published by: Lapis Island Press.
SKU: M7.VHR-3419
ISBN 9783864341854.
With humour and seriousness, with vibrancy, much feeling and with the occasional wink of the eye, this volume of piano music opens up to us life in all its musical colour. The little pieces contrast the beauty of nature with the hustle and bustle of city life, they tell of adventures with pirates and wild horses, whisk us away to the sea and invite us to dance and to dream The 41 character pieces will go very nicely hand in hand with piano tutor books and will help pupils in the early years to appreciate the joys of playing the piano.
SKU: HL.8740885
UPC: 073999307405. 8.5x11.0x0.114 inches.
Here is a powerful and inspirational patriotic trilogy that includes: America the Beautiful, Golden Dream (from EPCOT Center's American Adventure), and Battle Hymn of the Republic. Available: SATB, SAB, 2-Part, Instrumental Pak, ShowTrax Cassette. Performance Time: Approx. 6:10.
SKU: KJ.WP1214
ISBN 9780849799211.
This collection will become a teacher’s go-to for recital and festival repertoire at the mid-inter-mediate level. Students (and parents) are excited by the impressive and diverse musical effects they create. Showtime! uses damper pedal and parallel chords (both hands) moving up and down the keyboard to create a big sound. A Winter’s Dream and Lullaby for a Ladybug are lovely ballads featuring lyrical melodies. Swirling Snowflakes has showy hand-over-hand arpeggios. Fiesta! provides an authentic Spanish flair and Llama Rumba lends a Latin rhythm adventure. Three additional treasures in 3/4 meter round out the set.
