Fossils and Finale
from Carnival of the Animals
by Camille Saint-Saens
Orchestra - Sheet Music

Orchestra Cello, Contrabass, Viola, Violin 1, Violin 2, Violin 3, Xylophone - Grade 2.5

SKU: CF.YAS244F

From Carnival of the Animals. Composed by Camille Saint-Saens. Arranged by Todd Parrish. Yas. Full score. Duration 2 minutes, 50 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #YAS244F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.YAS244F).

ISBN 9781491165362. UPC: 680160924271. Key: E minor.

Fossils and Finale combines two of the better-known movements from the humorous "Carnival of the Animals." This  14-movement suite by Camille Saint-Saëns featured musical depictions of animals such as The Swan and The Elephant, and was written for a private performance with young students in mind. While the composer didn't feel it was serious enough to be performed during his lifetime, it has since gone on to become a beloved classical musical favorite. In this arrangement, the quirky Fossils with optional xylophone is written to be more accessible for intermediate students, segueing seamlessly into the circus-like Finale. Both movements feature bright, fun melodies within playable ranges and keys for the developing ensemble and the original piano part integrated into the string parts.

About Carl Fischer Young String Orchestra Series

This series of Grade 2/Grade 2.5 pieces is designed for second and third year ensembles. The pieces in this series are characterized by:
--Occasionally extending to third position
--Keys carefully considered for appropriate difficulty
--Addition of separate 2nd violin and viola parts
--Viola T.C. part included
--Increase in independence of parts over beginning levels