Chester by William Billings String Orchestra - Sheet Music

By William Billings

The famous song by William Billings from the American Revolution has been the basis of many settings. In this new arrangement by Bill Calhoun the beginning students get to mix march-like rhythms with a lush and full chorale setting of the song. Perfect to showcase your beginners at any festival.

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Summary
Instrument:
Cello Double Bass Piano Viola
Ensembles:
String Orchestra
Genres:
Classical Americana
Composers:
William Billings
Publishers:
Carl Fischer Music
Series:
Carl Fischer Beginning String Orchestra Series
UPC:
798408094539
ISBN:
9780825894534
Format:
Score Set of Parts Score and Parts
Item types:
Physical
Level:
Beginning Grade 1
Artist:
William Billings
Arrangers:
Bill Calhoun
Usages:
School and Community
Main Key:
G major
Number of Pages:
43
Size:
9 x 12 inches
Shipping Weight:
0.81 pounds
Detailed Description
Orchestra Cello, Contrabass, Piano, Viola, Violin 1, Violin 2, Violin 3 (Cello, Double Bass, Piano, Viola, Violin 1, Violin 2, Violin 3) - Grade 1

SKU: CF.BAS61

Composed by William Billings. Arranged by Bill Calhoun. Folio. Carl Fischer Beginning String Orchestra Series. Score and parts. With Standard notation. 43 pages. Duration 0:02:12. Carl Fischer Music #BAS61. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.BAS61).

ISBN 9780825894534. UPC: 798408094539. 9 x 12 inches. Key: G major.

The famous song by William Billings from the American Revolution has been the basis of many settings. In this new arrangement by Bill Calhoun the beginning students get to mix march-like rhythms with a lush and full chorale setting of the song. Perfect to showcase your beginners at any festival.

About Carl Fischer Beginning String Orchestra Series

This series of Grade 1 pieces is designed for first year string groups. The pieces in this series are characterized by:

  • Limited parts (often 2nd violin and viola are the same part, cello and bass are same part)
  • Limited keys and rhythms - only simple 8th note patterns
  • Limited independence of parts
  • Playable after limited study time
  • First position and natural bowings
  • Piano for rehearsal and reinforcement
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