Sea of Stars String Orchestra - Sheet Music
22280938
Sea of Stars
22280938
22280938
22280938
Details
Orchestra (String Sextet) - Grade 2.5
SKU: CF.YAS214F
Composed by Liam Ramsey-White. Sws. Carl Fischer Young String Orchestra Series. Full score. 8 pages. Carl Fischer Music #YAS214F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.YAS214F).ISBN 9781491160749. UPC: 680160919345. 9 x 12 inches.
The Sea of Stars is a popular tourist destination on the island of Vaadhoo in the Maldives. Special phytoplankton called dinoflagellates turn blue when disturbed, a process called bioluminenscence. As the waves break and crash against the shore, the water turns a sparkling blue, as if the stars are being reflected in the water. The opening of this piece imitates the shimmering water as a nostalgic tune is presented by a solo cello over delicate harmonics and tremolo. As the music swells and accelerates, the flowing theme is passed around the orchestra until a final climactic statement brings back the opening material. The piece ends as quietly and magically as it started.
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
