Royal Fireworks Music (Handel)

Introduce your beginning group to one of the great masterpieces of orchestral literature with this accessible arrangement of Handel's Music for the Royal Fireworks.

Program Notes

The Baroque style is always a sure way to develop a solid sound and strong bow technique, especially at this grade level. The familiar solidity of Baroque rhythms and chord progressions give the young string orchestra the sound of more mature players.

Grade Level: 1.5
Copyright: 2009
Number of Players: 8-8-5-5-5
Duration: 1:40
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Category: String Orchestra

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Instrumentation

Violin I
Violin II
Viola
Cello
Contrabass
Piano (rehearsal only)