Concert And Contest Collection: Viola Solo: Instrumental Album

Viola - Piano Accompaniment. Solo Collection (Rubank). Size 9x12 inches. 56 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

String Collection - Grade 2

SKU: KN.8004

Composed by Various. String Collection. Kendor Music Inc #8004. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.8004).

UPC: 822795080049.

This collection for grade 2 string orchestra features 10 full performance pieces that have been published previously as separate editions. All of the pieces are proven bestsellers and many are included on state contest lists throughout the United States.

Orchestra Violin 1, Violin 2/Viola and Cello - Grade 3.5

SKU: AP.36-52702616

Composed by Carol Neuen-Rabinowitz & Lynne Latham. Performance Music Ensemble; String Quartet. Ludwig Masters. Score. Latham Music Enterprises #36-52702616. Published by Latham Music Enterprises (AP.36-52702616).

ISBN 9781628764031. UPC: 746241202512. English.

Appropriate for the concert stage or gigs, these ten trio arrangements will thrill players and audiences. From exciting Bach "Allegros" to intense Spanish waltzes and dances, this volume has something for everyone.  All parts are interesting and moderately difficult (grade 4 and above).  Due to ensemble and rhythmic challenges, rehearsal is recommended.  This book appears on the Ohio state contest list.

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.

Orchestra violin 1, violin 2, violin 3, viola, cello, bass - Grade 4

SKU: CF.CAS63

From Novelettes, Op. 15. Composed by Alexander Glazunov. Arranged by Deborah Baker Monday. SWS FS. Concert String Orchestra. Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 24+24+6+15+15+10+16 pages. Carl Fischer Music #CAS63. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CAS63).

ISBN 9780825889387. UPC: 798408089382. 8.5 x 11 inches. Key: D major.

Originally written for string quartet, this fantastic characteristic piece from Glazunov is a welcome addition to the string orchestra repertoire, as arranged by Deborah Baker Monday. Well-suited for the more advanced ensemble, it contains excellent musical opportunities and the chance to play the music of a prominent Russian composer. Deborah's setting stays very true to the original, but enhances it for use by the full ensemble. Alert your contest/festival music committee to this worthy new piece for high school string orchestras.
Alexander Glazunov (1865–1936) lived during a very transitional period of Russian music history, active as a composer, conductor, and teacher. He was a part of the Romantic school of Russian music following in the tradition of Tchaikovsky, like his fellow composers Borodin and Rimsky-Korsakov.During his years at the conservatory he instructed many students who chose to pursue the modern trends set forth by Debussy. Stravinsky, Shostakovich, and even Prokofiev took instruction from Glazunov. Although they considered him old-fashioned, he was remembered as a stabilizing influence during transitional times.Glazunov’s music stayed within the category of Russian Romanticsm: nationalistic with classical formality. His list of works includes numerous symphonies, concertos, piano and vocal works, and chamber works including seven string quartets.Op. 15 was first given the title “Suite” (a collection of dances), and after a friend’s recommendation he changed the name to “Novelettes”. The five movements are of contrasting style, but beautifully reminiscent of their particular themes:I. Alla SpagnuolaII. OrientaleIII. Interludium in modo anticoIV. ValseV. All’ UnghereseThis movement is very well adaptable for string orchestra. The original string quartet moodis light, using harmonics and pizzicato, but there are forceful sections which allow for strong sectional playing (especially with the cello and bass orchestral sound). There is very much interesting melodic material offered for all instruments which lends itself to a fantastic string orchestra arrangement. Conductors will find material in all sections which provide greatopportunities for rehearsal.The form is a large ABA with a D.C. al fine, but the sections are not square by any means.There is lots of energy and momentum in the material of both sections, as well as a modalcharacter which gives the music an exotic sound. Bowing patterns abound in all sections formore great teaching opportunities.

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:

• Expanded use of rhythms, ranges and keys but technical demands are still carefully considered
• More comprehensive bowing techniques
• Viola T.C. included
• Careful selection of keys and degree of difficulty for advancing musicians