World Music for Orchestra Friday, April 23, 2021
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recommended by Megan W., Orchestra Specialist
Angeline the Baker arr. Jim Palmer, Grade 0.5
“Angeline the Baker” arranged by Jim Palmer is a well-known American fiddle tune that is perfect for your beginning string orchestra. Students will enjoy the beginning shuffle technique, the interesting bass line, and sharing melodies with all the instruments. Your students and audience will be dancing in the aisles! A perfect selection for the first-year orchestra.
TEACH: shuffle technique
ORCHESTRATION: shared melodies and unique bass line
PERFORMANCE: American fiddle style
Zira! Zira! arr. Kathryn Griesinger, Grade 2.5
This traditional Ethiopian folk song is an ancient warrior cry. The pounding of the drums stirs up a sense of anticipation and bravery – a call to war heard in the driving percussion. In addition to playing double-stops and heavy accented rhythms, players will get to practice reading music in cut time. Powerful!
TEACH: cut time, B-flat-C-sharp augmentation, double stops
ORCHESTRATION: simple notation, rhythmic and dynamic challenge
PERFORMANCE: put on your war paint!
Baile De Lila by Chris Thomas, Grade 3
This authentic and vibrant work brings the sound and spirit of Mariachi to the string orchestra! Complete with strumming passages, catchy syncopated figures, and energetic melodies, the piece also includes parts for an optional guitar ensemble to really add some flavor! Many principal players have solo opportunities in this passionate, colorful salute to traditional Mexican music. Unique and a ton of fun!
TEACH: mariachi, syncopation, strumming
ORCHESTRATION: solo parts, guitar ensemble
PERFORMANCE: Mexican traditional themed
Celtic Impressions (Folk Song Suite No. 2) by Steven L. Rosenhaus, Grade 3
This short suite is a wonderfully fresh addition to the folk song repertoire. All original folk-like melodies provide ample opportunity to explore not only the form of a suite but the idiomatic style of Celtic music. Steven L. Rosenhaus has crafted a delightful new three-movement work for your next concert.
TEACH: shifting, triplets, “backwards” rhythms, movements Jig, Air, Reel
ORCHESTRATION: fast and slow, lyrical and fiddle
PERFORMANCE: movements with different tones
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About the Author:
Megan W., originally from Pittsburgh PA, is happy to call Columbus and Stanton’s Sheet Music “Home.” As a musician, Megan has played in marching and concert bands, youth orchestras, full orchestras, small ensembles, and a few choirs. Her interests include fiddling, reading, writing, martial arts and yoga.