SKU: HL.48020691
UPC: 884088410278. 9.0x12.0x0.394 inches.
Composed as a memorial, To Dream in Brushstrokes is a sensitive and lyrical setting for band filled with emotion as well as beauty. Contrasting colors and textures contribute to the overall effectiveness of this work for young bands. Dur: 4:30 Recorded by the Virginia Wind Symphony – Dennis Zeisler, conductor.
SKU: CF.CAS159F
ISBN 9781491165447. UPC: 680160924356. Key: D minor.
Charles Gounod (1818-1893) was a French composer who was well-known and well-regarded in his lifetime. His legacy included breaking from the grand opera tradition and influencing the next generation of Frenchcomposers. March of the Marionette was originally a piano solo titled Funeral March of a Marionette. Gounod wrote the piece to make fun of the music critic, Henry Chorley. The marionette dies in a duel, possibly a musical imitation of a public argument about the merits of Gounod’s compositions. The marionette’s friends have a funeral for him, creating a procession through the streets, with a brief stop for refreshments, illustrated in the D major section. This now-familiar theme has been used in frequently in advertisements, movies, and television shows. It was used as the theme music for Alfred Hitchcock Presents television show (1956-66) introducing dramas, mysteries, and thrillers.The prevailing bow strokes in this piece range from spiccato stroke to a light brush stroke for all eighth notes, regardless of articulation markings. Students should experiment with bow distribution to discover the appropriate placement for different dynamics. Students just learning the spiccato bow stroke will be more successful if they start this bow stroke close to their bow hand. Encourage students to discuss the character of the music and how to bring the storyline to life as an ensemble.
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.CAS159
ISBN 9781491165041. UPC: 680160923953. Key: D minor.
Charles Gounod (1818–1893) was a French composer who was well-known and well-regarded in his lifetime. His legacy included breaking from the grand opera tradition and influencing the next generation of Frenchcomposers. March of the Marionette was originally a piano solo titled Funeral March of a Marionette. Gounod wrote the piece to make fun of the music critic, Henry Chorley. The marionette dies in a duel, possibly a musical imitation of a public argument about the merits of Gounod’s compositions. The marionette’s friends have a funeral for him, creating a procession through the streets, with a brief stop for refreshments, illustrated in the D major section. This now-familiar theme has been used frequently in advertisements, movies, and television shows. It was used as the theme music for Alfred Hitchcock Presents television show (1956–66) introducing dramas, mysteries, and thrillers.The prevailing bow strokes in this piece range from spiccato stroke to a light brush stroke for all eighth notes, regardless of articulation markings. Students should experiment with bow distribution to discover the appropriate placement for different dynamics. Students just learning the spiccato bow stroke will be more successful if they start this bow stroke close to their bow hand. Encourage students to discuss the character of the music and how to bring the storyline to life as an ensemble.
SKU: MB.3802408465
ISBN 9783802408465. 5.25X7.5 inches.
You feel the rhythm in your blood, but can't decide which instrument to play? Your fingers are itching to play hot beats? Then this is your DVD!Here, internationally renowned Percussionist Pitti Hecht introduces you to more than 160 percussion instruments, their playing technique and the special sound effects you can create with them. In English and German.
Du hast den Rhythmus im Blut, weißt aber noch nicht, welches Percussion-Instrument es sein soll?Dich juckt es in allen Fingern, heiße Beats zu trommeln oder zu schlagen? Dann ist diese DVD genau das Richtige!Hier stellt dir der international bekannte Percussionist PiTTi Hecht über 160 Percussion-Instrumente aus aller Welt mit ihren wichtigsten Spieltechniken und Effekten vor.Zu jeder Instrumentenfamilie gibt PiTTi eine Einführung in die Schlagtechnik und zeigt dann in einem ausführlichem Solo, was man damit alles machen kann. Hier ist eine Auswahl der gezeigten Instrumente:Afuche/Cabasa, Agogo Bells, Berimbao, Bongos, Boomwhackers, Cajon, Caxixi, Chimes, Claves, Conga, Cowbells, Wood Blocks, Cuica, Darabouka, Djembe, Vibra Slap, Ching Chok, Monk bell, Cricket, Flexatone, Kokiriko, Rattles, Ocean Drum, Rahmentrommel, Frösche, Guiro, Kalimba, Kastagnetten, Kinder-Percussion-Instrumente, Maracas, Nüsse und Samenkörner/Nuts and Seeds, Pandeiro, Rainmaker, Shaker, Shekere, Talking Drum, Tamburin, Timbales, Trash Percussion, Triangel, Udu, VogelstimmenÂ
SKU: CF.FAS134
ISBN 9781491164778. UPC: 680160923687. Key: D major.
George Frideric Handel (1685–1759) is a German composer whose musical legacy has lasted over three hundred years. While most people know his Hallelujah Chorus from the oratorio Messiah, many of his other compositions are still performed around the world, including La Rejouissance from the Royal Fireworks Suite. The suite was commissioned by King George of England to celebrate the Treaty of Aix-La-Chapel. King George said he wanted only wind and percussion instruments, specifically requesting “no fiddles.†12,000 people attended the dress rehearsal of the concert. In contrast, the actual performance happened in the rain, which meant many of the fireworks did light, but managed to set the immense pavilion on fire. Handel later added strings to the Royal Fireworks Suite for a charity performance for The Foundling Hospital of London.For young students, the character of Handel’s music is defined by the types of bow strokes. Quarter notes should be played with a detached bow stroke with a hint of an accent. Eighth notes may be played more connected but will sound best with a slight détaché stroke. If more advanced students join the performance, a minimized vibrato is typical of music from the Baroque era. Terraced dynamics may be practiced by stopping just before the dynamic change and adjusting the weight of the bow arm, then proceeding in the new dynamic such as in mm. 37–39.
SKU: CF.FAS134F
ISBN 9781491165171. UPC: 680160924080. Key: D major.
George Frederic Handel (1685-1759) is a German composer whose musical legacy has lasted over three hundred years. While most people know his Hallelujah Chorus from the oratorio The Messiah, many of his other compositions are still performed around the world, including La Rejouissance from the Royal Fireworks Suite. The suite was commissioned by King George of England to celebrate the Treaty of Aix-La-Chapel. King George said he wanted only wind and percussion instruments, specifically requesting “no fiddles.†12,000 people attended the dress rehearsal of the concert. In contrast, the actual performance happened in the rain, which meant many of the fireworks did light, but managed to set the immense pavilion on fire. Handel later added strings to the Royal Fireworks Suite for a charity performance for The Foundling Hospital of London.For young students, the character of Handel’s music is defined by the types of bow strokes. Quarter notes should be played with a detached bow stroke with a hint of an accent. Eighth notes may be played more connected but will sound best with a slight detachè stroke. If more advanced students join the performance, a minimized vibrato is typical of music from the Baroque era. Terraced dynamics may be practiced by stopping just before the dynamic change and adjusting the weight of the bow arm, then proceeding in the new dynamic such as in measures 37-39.
