Orchestra String Sextet, Piano - Grade 2 SKU: CF.YAS95F
Composed by Carl Strommen. FS SWS. Carl Fischer Young String Orchestra Series. Full score. With Standard notation. 12 pages. Duration 4 minutes, 16 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #YAS95F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.YAS95F). ISBN 9780825884115. UPC: 798408084110. 8.5 x 11 inches.
Opening with a gospel style tune, Sundance launches into a barn dance hoedown; truly a blast for your students to play. The feel-good enthusiasm of this piece will help your students win over contest and festival judges every time!.
The sound of the West as portrayed in Sundance has two distinct sections — the chorale settings (the opening) and at m. 50, both of which should be played broadly and expressively. Conductor interpretation as to ritards, etc.are encouraged. The contrasting livelier sections at mm. 16 and 65dominate Sundance and should be played with all the energy and enthusiasm of a “foot-stompin’”barn dance. Attention to dynamics and articulations are, as always, critical to the success of any performance piece.
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
