Rest Ye, Mountain King by Edvard Grieg Orchestra - Sheet Music

SKU: CF.CAS169

ISBN 9781491167809. UPC: 680160927227. 9x12 inches. Key: E minor.

The merry gentlemen from the traditional holiday carol have snuck into the hall of the mountain king! Follow the exciting journey through the restless darkness as each piece takes a melodic turn, In the Hall of the Mountain King, from Edvard Grieg’s “Peer Gynt Suite” and God Rest Ye, Merry Gentlemen. The themes overlap and build to a dynamic crescendo. Who will ultimately deck the king’s hall?.
These two famous melodies are beautifully interwoven in the key of E minor, creating a unique arrangement that is sure to be a highlight of your next holiday concert. The melodic and accompanying material make their way to all sections of the orchestra, giving everyone a chance to shine. There are also multiple tempi and performance techniques such as shifting and increased use of accidentals, that make for a fantastic teaching and performance experience for intermediate level groups. This is where Grieg meets the holidays!

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