Land of the Silver Birch
Canadian Folk Song
by Folk Song
String Orchestra - Sheet Music

Orchestra String Orchestra - Grade 1

SKU: CF.BAS25

Canadian Folk Song. Composed by Folk Song. Arranged by Virginia Croft. Carl Fischer Beginning String Orchestra Series. Classical. Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 8+8+5+5+5+1+1+8 pages. Carl Fischer Music #BAS25. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.BAS25).

ISBN 9780825857980. UPC: 798408057985. 8.5 X 11 inches. Key: E minor.

A rhythmically interesting piece for early string players, Land of the Silver Birch, based on a Canadian melody, is both harmonically rich and compelling. With its Native-American flair, this piece would make a unique addition to any young orchestra conce.

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