Nautical Variations Blow, Ye Winds by Gene Milford String Orchestra - Sheet Music
By Gene Milford
19891939
Nautical Variations
19891939
19891939
19891939
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Orchestra (Cello, Double Bass, Piano, Viola, Violin 1, Violin 2, Violin 3) - Grade 3
SKU: CF.CAS69
Blow, Ye Winds. Composed by Gene Milford. Folio. Carl Fischer Concert String Orchestra Series. Score and parts. With Standard notation. 79 pages. Duration 2 minutes, 32 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #CAS69. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CAS69).ISBN 9780825891496. UPC: 798408091491. 9 x 12 inches. Key: G major,d major.
Nautical Variants is a setting of the sea shanty “Blow, Ye Winds,” presented in five contrasting settings. One of the best-known sea ballads, it tells the story of a whaling voyage from New Bedford, Connecticut to the Pacific and back. Composer Gene Milford has created a stunning new work for advancing string ensembles that will serve well on any concert program or for contest/festival performance.
Nautical Variations is a setting of the sea shanty or whaling song Blow, Ye Winds presented in five contrasting settings. One of the best-known sea ballads it tells the story of a whaling voyage from New Bedford, Massachusetts to the Pacific and back. The traditional lyrics include colorful description of shipboard life in the days of wooden sailing ships. The ship's bell (m. 8 and mm. 99-100) is optional, if used it may be played by any member of the orchestra, OR the conductor. If played, suspend the bell near the designated player.
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
