String Orchestra Spoiler Alert Wednesday, June 10, 2015
recommended by Dan Clark, School Orchestra Specialist
Not off the press yet, but coming soon from Alfred publishing, here are some of the standouts in our perusal of scores and listening to Fall 2015 titles. It is likely that these titles will be on Stanton’s Summer Reading Sessions at the Ohio State University String Teacher Workshop, July 5 – July 11.
Impact by Bob Phillips (43851)……………………………….$56.00
A truly powerful concert piece that honors the impact teachers have on the lives of others, this original work is a perfect centerpiece for concert and festival programming. Rhythmically exciting, with great parts for all sections, this is a must-have. (4:30)
Pi Tunes by Richard Meyer (43825)……………………………………………………..$62.00
Try assigning the first 32 digits of Pi to a scale degree to create five melodies that flow together, and you’ll have a start to this awesome composition. With a light jazzy feel, driving accompaniments, and features of all sections, here’s another creative hit from the master. (4:20)
River Rhapsody by Richard Meyer (43843)……………….$49.00
A great way to introduce students to tone painting, this unique and fun-to-play selection traces the path of an imaginary river, which begins as a tiny spring and gradually grows. Themes from three famous “river pieces” are included: “The Beautiful Blue Danube,” “Water Music,” and “The Moldau.” (4:00)
City of Steel by Doug Spata (43827)………………………………………………………$56.00
Brooding melodies that rise like mist over dark, churning chords, give way to a warm, yearning section, returning for a rousing finish. The lush, romantic sound and the dramatic expressiveness thrill while technical development includes 16th notes, chromatics, and shifting. (4:30)
Mystere by Shirl Jae Atwell (43840)………………………………………………………………………$49.00
“Arousing wonder and inquisitiveness”—that is mystère. And this piece exemplifies, through music, the wonder and incomprehension of a mystery with melodies and counter melodies throughout. (3:15)
Matador by Susan H. Day (43829)…………………………………………………………$49.00
Picture the matador as he waves his red cape and the crowd cheers him on! Distinguished by its Spanish influenced melodies and harmonies, this piece in 4/4 is written in D minor and E minor. Great to develop expressive playing! (3:30)
Pre-order your copies today on our website or by calling us at 1-800-42-MUSIC, extension 2. Questions? Email orchestra@stantons.com!
Dan Clark has worked at Stanton’s since 1979, primarily with orchestra music and print promotions. A “working” musician, he’s a classical cellist, a rock & jazz bassist and a folk & country guitarist/singer. His free time is spent with family or reading, gardening, cycling and working puzzles. His series of musical puzzles (RP3 Rebus Puzzle Picture People) can be found on the Stanton’s Facebook page each Sunday. He also has a reputation as a pretty good joke teller. Seriously.
