Promo CD: Alfred String & Full Orchestra 2013-2014

Overture to Die Fledermaus Johann Strauß / Strauss (Sohn) / Arr. Richard Meyer

Since its premiere in 1874, Die Fledermaus (The Bat) has been one of the most beloved operettas ever written. Among Johann Strauss' most famous overtures, this delightful selection abounds with memorable melodies that your audience will surely recognize, and the shifts in tempo and meter will give your student musicians a chance to develop a wide variety of playing techniques. ...

Intermezzo from Carmen Georges Bizet / Arr. Richard Meyer

This gentle and beatifically melodic selection is the perfect way for your students to develop a sensitive, legato playing style. Suggesting the cool mountain air of an evening in Spain, this intermezzo opens Act II of Bizet's operatic masterpiece with a lyrical flute solo that is eventually taken up by the entire orchestra. Mature-sounding and faithful to the composer's origin ...

Symphony No.1 Mvt.4 (full orchestra) Johannes Brahms / Arr. Vernon Leidig

Titel / Title: Brahms's 1st Symphony, 4th Movement Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Orchestra Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen UPC: 38081013855 full orchestra / Concert Orchestra /Dieses Arrangement des Meisters der pädagogischen Arrangements eignet sich perfekt für Schulorchester der Mittel- und Oberstufe. Es ist ein großartige ...

Symphony No.5 Mvt.4 Reformation (f/orch) Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy / Arr. Vernon Leidig

Titel / Title: Mendelsshon's 5th Symphony Reformation 4th Mov. Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Full Orchestra Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen UPC: 38081021539Eine großartige Auswahl für Festivals und Wettbewerbe. Dieses Stück hat sich seit Jahrzehnten bewährt und ist sicher die perfekte Ergänzung für Ihr Konzertprogramm. Geschmac ...

Circus Tricks for Strings Loreta Fin

This fun piece is written in first position for all parts. It is in D Major, with a short section in b minor. It encourages the use of forearm bowing in the quaver passages and is rhythmically and harmonically straightforward while exploring a wide range of dynamics. Staccato and pizzicato notes are used, with some repetitive syncopated rhythms. (2:45)

Raphael's Reverie Loreta Fin

A lullaby dedicated to Loreta's new Grandson, Raphael, born 11/12/2012. Written in triple time and the Aeolian Mode, this gentle lullaby uses dotted rhythms and sustained notes in all parts, useful for practicing vibrato. Arco and pizzicato are alternated with most parts in 1st position. Students are encouraged to use whole, legato bows, to evoke the calm, gentle nature of the ...

Sonatina Ludwig van Beethoven

For Loreta's mother, Patricia Fin, who is a big fan of Beethoven's music. This arrangement is designed for ensembles which are ready to address concepts of style in their performances. In the opening 4/4 section, students should be made aware of the subtleties in bowing styles, such as a slight separation of the quarter notes and half notes (crotchets and minims), and short "br ...

Video Arcade Loreta Fin

This lively piece encourages good flexibility in the bow arm and wrist. String crossings are used and should be played in the middle of the bow. The melodic line is shared throughout the orchestra, including a pizzicato solo for double bass, which is doubled in the piano part if required. (2:45)