Circus Suite

SKU: CY.CC2447

THE BIG TOP , is a 12 minute work in 8 movements for Brass Quintet inspired by the excitement, thrill and expectation of the circus. Although Mr. Frith has never attended a circus personally, the magic of them was conveyed to him through television shows and films he watched as a boy. In 2009 he added to the first movement, Circus Clowns, which was composed years before and arranged the entire suite for Brass Quintet. The 8 movements are titled as follows: 1. CIRCUS CLOWNS 2. THE TRICK CYCLIST 3. PEEP-SHOW PRINCESS 4. ELEPHANTS ON PARADE 5. BARE-BACK RIDER 6. TRAPEZE ARTIST 7. THE TUMBLERS 8. GRAND FINALE.

SKU: RM.MULL03647-CO

SKU: RM.MULL03647-BA

ISBN 9790231036473.

SKU: BT.DHP-0860057-020

SKU: CF.YAS244

ISBN 9781491164969. UPC: 680160923878. Key: E minor.

Fossils and Finale combines two of the better-known movements from the humorous Carnival of the Animals. This  fourteen-movement suite by Camille Saint-Saëns featured musical depictions of animals such as The Swan and The Elephant, and was written for a private performance with young students in mind. While the composer didn't feel it was serious enough to be performed during his lifetime, it has since gone on to become a beloved classical-musical favorite. In this arrangement, the quirky Fossils with optional xylophone is written to be more accessible for intermediate students, segueing seamlessly into the circus-like Finale. Both movements feature bright, fun melodies within playable ranges and keys for the developing ensemble and the original piano part integrated into the string parts.

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: MA.EMR-49870

1. A Cowboy's Life / 2. A Winter Fantasy / 3. At The Petshop / 4. At The Circus / 5. Oriental Suite.