Intermezzo Orchestra Series - 2023-2024
Grades 2 to 2.5
Intermezzo Orchestra Series - 2023-2024
Grades 2 to 2.5
- Playable by 2nd and 3rd year groups
- Introducing 6/8 time signatures
- New key signatures including C, A, F and Bb
- New positions for Violin, Cello and Bass
- More complex rhythms and fingered double stops
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As the title suggests, the lyrical thematic material effortlessly dovetails from one section of the piece to the other. The melodic material is lush and flowing while the pizzicato accompaniment gives the contrast and forward momentum that makes this work feel so right. Wonderful writing from composer Tyler Arcari.
ISO2301 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60.00
Sprites are imaginary creatures such as elves, pixies, imps, or fairies. Imagine these tiny little creatures having a joyous time frolicking and dancing about. This is the type of feel composer Larry Clark is looking for with this enjoyable little tune that is contrasted by a lush and lyrical B section – stunning!
ISO2302 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60.00
Zig Zag is an exciting composition for the young string orchestra. Full of flare and the rhythmic motifs that we have come to love, composer Sean O’Loughlin has created a piece your students will want to play again and again!
ISO2303 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60.00
Reinforce simple sixteenth note rhythms with this infectious Latin style piece from Katie O’Hara LaBrie. The title of course is a play on the Kodály counting system for sixteenth notes and Katie has included teaching materials to help your student, but more than anything this piece is just plain fun!
ISO2304 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60.00
Based on a true story from New Zealand, composer Laura Estes presents an ideal piece for historical lesson plans, as well as for contest and festival performance. Students will learn from – and love – Cook Strait Crossing.
ISO2305 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60.00
Taken from the original version for Jazz ensemble by David Samuel, Caryn Wiegand Neidhold has realized it for the young string orchestra. It is a bluesy, swinging chart with lots of tutti rhythms making this an excellent choice for a young ensemble just starting on the path to Jazz.
ISO2306 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60.00
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