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Music for string orchestra
by Mark Zuckerman
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View perusal scores. Hear recordings. Order sheet music.
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Intermediate |
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North Country Dance (3' Imagine Music)
features passacaglia-like variations in an ABA structure. In the first “A”
section, the opening theme is repeated with different decorations. The “B”
section follows a similar path, but its theme evolves into the “A” theme. This
leads into the second “A” section, which follows the same pattern as the first,
except that the “B” theme makes an appearance as a counter melody decorating the
“A” theme. Although the tune is most often carried in the violins, every part
gets a chance to play it – and every part always has something important to
contribute. |
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Shpatsir (3'45" Ludwig Masters) an
homage to Percy Grainger (with whom I share a birthday). The title is Yiddish
for "stroll," which captures the character of the piece. Every part has
something to contribute. |
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Theme Song (2' Imagine Music)
is meant to be fun for both players and conductors. Because of its mixture of
meters (predominantly 13/8, organized as 9/8 + 2/4) and its bright and cheerful
character,
Theme Song
has been the subject of many conducting clinics. |
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Advanced |
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Short Suite for Strings (9'30" ACA) for string orchestra or string quintet (2
vlns, vla, vcl, cb). |
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Shir Kinah: Elegy for Victims of Terrorism (8'
ACA) a transcription for string orchestra of the second movement (In
memoriam September 11, 2001) of my string quartet. "Shir Kinah" is
Hebrew for "elegy." |
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