The opening theme is presented as a lush four-part chorale with a beautiful climax toward the end. The following variations don’t stray harmonically very far from the theme, rather they require more from the performer, both rhythmically and technically. Every…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
George Frock
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Fanfare Bravo is scored for three metallic keyboard instruments and a membrane quartet. The middle section of the composition reaches a climax with the percussionists performing improvised solos. At the conclusion of each solo the players, if so moved, can…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
George Frock
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Set in a clever waltz style, Ruth Elaine Schram has set the well-known folk tune of Greensleeves for flexible strings. This work is an easy and musical introduction into pizzicato playing, with all the lush arco sections that make Greensleeves a timeless…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Ruth Elaine Schram
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Set in a clever waltz style, Ruth Elaine Schram has set the well-known folk tune of Greensleeves for developing strings. This work is an easy and musical introduction into pizzicato playing, with all the lush arco sections that make Greensleeves a timeless…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Ruth Elaine Schram
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
L’automne is French for “the Autumn.” This piece is meant to depict the different aspects of this beautiful season, as it begins with slightly cooler breezes and a break from summer’s heat. Young musicians will enjoy the lush harmonic palette and beautiful…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Ruth Elaine Schram
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Continuing with her “seasonal” themed pieces, Ruth Elaine Schram gives us the latest addition to her collection: Summer. Enjoy the beautiful harmonies and full tutti playing that will make your string orchestra sound great.
Grade Level: 2 Copyright: 2021…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Ruth Elaine Schram
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Solo Voice & Flute Feature
Based on five poems, each movement of this song cycle for soprano, flute, & wind ensemble expresses a different aspect of music's appeal, and of its effects.Program NotesMusic Becomes Me was written in 2010 for Ellen Ritchey,…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Roger Vogel
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Seventh Tries is a composition written for four-mallet marimba performance. The title is derived from the extensive use of major 7th chords.Program NotesFrock explores several different sticking permutations in the first section of the piece, set completely…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
George Frock
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The ensemble is made up of two quartets and the drum set (who plays with both): the ÒShaker QuartetÓ and the ÒStriker Quartet.Ó. The piece features much call and response between the two groups and merges them in the end. Perfect for young percussionists…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
George Frock
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications