Strings Alive.(For Beginning String Orchestras), by Gregory Kerkorian. Lake State Publications (P.O. Box 1593, Grand Rapids Grand Rapids, city (1990 pop. 189,126), seat of Kent co., SW central Mich., on the Grand River; inc. 1850. The second largest city in the state, it is a distribution, wholesale, and industrial center for an area that yields fruit, dairy products, farm produce, , MI 49501), 2002. 31 pp. piano/score, 16 pp. each part (first and second violin, viola viola: see violin. viola Stringed instrument, the tenor member of the violin family. In appearance it is almost identical to the violin but slightly larger; its strings are tuned a fifth lower. , cello-bass); $10 piano/score, $6 each part. Elementary. Strings Alive is a collection of sixteen pieces, suitable for various occasions, for a young string group. There are three string parts: first violin, which is the most difficult and usually has the melody, an interchangeable second violin/viola part and a cello/bass part. It is intended to be a sequel to the Strings Serenades collection by Kenneth Henderson and Albert Stoutamire. Strings Alive starts with "Two Chorales," for three voices. Rhythmic values are quarter, eighth and half notes, and only the major finger pattern is used in the first chorale chorale (kōrăl`, –räl`), any of the traditional hymns of the German Protestant Church. The form was developed after the Reformation to replace the plainsong of the earlier service and as a means of congregational participation in . First violin needs to know the minor pattern in the second chorale. Another piece, "Hand Clap Boogie," provides a change of pace, as the violins clap and knock while the bass line has a typical boogie bass line. "Theme and Variations" is a piece based on "Mary Had A Little Lamb "Mary Had a Little Lamb" is a nursery rhyme of 19th-century American origin. Original text Mary had a little lamb, Its fleece was white as snow; And everywhere that Mary went, The lamb was sure to go. ." This is a good way to easily understand variation technique, and the rhythms and bowings are quite accessible for a young group. Also fun is "Pizzacato Rock," which gives a rock feeling without lots of rhythmic complexities. There are several holiday tunes, including "O Tannenbaum O Tannenbaum, or, in its English version, O Christmas Tree is a Christmas carol of German origin. A Tannenbaum is a fir tree (German die Tanne) or Christmas tree (der Weihnachtsbaum). ," "Up On the Housetop," "Jolly Old St. Nicholas" and "Silent Night." "Fanfare" is useful for a special occasion, such as the visit of an important person or the dedication of a new building. There are arrangements of Hoist's "Jupiter Theme" from The Planets and "Autumn" from Vivaldi's Four Seasons. "Prairie Dance" also is a very easy to enjoy fiddle tune. Toward the end of the book, the cello cello or 'cello: see violin. cello or violoncello Bowed, stringed instrument, the bass member of the violin family. Its full name means “little violone”—i.e., “little big viol. player needs to be able to play the forward extension in first position. This collection provides a good variety of works. The format is dean and easy to read. It is suitable for students needing to play or sight read in first- or second-grade levels. Useful for a school collection, Strings Alive would appeal to Suzuki teachers when reading in groups. Gregory Kerkorian obviously has taught many students to play, read and enjoy music. Carol Tart, Lakewood, Colorado The City of Lakewood is a home rule municipality located in Jefferson County, Colorado, United States. Lakewood is the fourth most populous city in the State of Colorado and the 164th most populous city in the United States. . |
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