Carol of the Bells by Mykola Leontovich String Orchestra - Sheet Music
By Mykola Leontovich
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Carol of the Bells
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Orchestra (Cello, Double Bass, Piano, Viola, Violin 1, Violin 2, Violin 3) - Grade 3
SKU: CF.CAS55
Composed by Mykola Leontovich. Arranged by Bill Calhoun. Folio. Christmas and Holiday, Concert String Orchestra. Score and parts. With Standard notation. 86 pages. Duration 2 minutes, 36 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #CAS55. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CAS55).ISBN 9780825873522. UPC: 798408073527. 9 x 12 inches. Key: D minor.
Carol of the Bells for string orchestra is a unique treatment of an old holiday favorite, ending in a major key that gives it a surprising, uplifting ending. This adaptation, with its interesting harmonic variation, will be enjoyed by both the audience and your students, making for an exciting conclusion to your holiday concert. Duration: 2:36.
Carol of the Bells for string orchestra is a unique treatment of an old holiday favorite. Beginning in D minor, a short introduction, utilizing rhythmic and melodic fragments from the main theme, leads us into the body of the work. Shifting to A minor, the middle section of the piece develops this material, moving from voice to voice, eventually building to a climax. The piece then moves back to D minor, restating the theme and closing with a dynamic ending in D major.This adaptation of Carol of the Bells, with its interesting harmonic variation, will be enjoyed by both listener and performer alike, making for an exciting conclusion to your holiday concert.
About Carl Fischer Concert String Orchestra Series
This series of pieces (Grade 3 and higher) is designed for advancing ensembles. The pieces in this series are characterized by:
- Expanded use of rhythms, ranges and keys but technical demands are still carefully considered
- More comprehensive bowing techniques
- Viola T.C. included
- Careful selection of keys and degree of difficulty for advancing musicians
