Summertime by George Gershwin String Orchestra - Sheet Music
By George GershwinThis classic George Gershwin piece is in a swing setting for string ensemble with rhythm section. There are references to Dizzy Gillespie and James Brown. All players get a chance to play the melody. The main theme follows a bluesy introduction, and then a section that swings in the style of Count Basie leads to solos. Beginning and experienced improvisers will be successful and enjoy playing this piece. Suggested written out solos are provided in all parts so no improvisation is required. This piece was performed at the 2003 ASTA convention in Ohio.
Details
Summary
- Ensembles:
- String Orchestra
- Genres:
- Broadway 20th Century Americana Standards
- Composers:
- George Gershwin
- Publishers:
- Highland/Etling
- Series:
- Highland String Alternatives
- UPC:
- 038081280813
- Format:
- Score
- Item types:
- Physical
- Level:
- Grade 3
- Artist:
- George Gershwin
- Arrangers:
- Bert Ligon
- Usages:
- School and Community
- Number of Pages:
- 16
- Shipping Weight:
- 0.25 pounds
Detailed Description
SKU: AP.24985S
Composed by George Gershwin. Arranged by Bert Ligon. Masterworks; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Alternatives. 20th Century; Broadway; Great American Songbook; Masterwork Arrangement; Standard. Score. 16 pages. Highland/Etling #00-24985S. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.24985S).UPC: 038081280813. English.
This classic George Gershwin piece is in a swing setting for string ensemble with rhythm section. There are references to Dizzy Gillespie and James Brown. All players get a chance to play the melody. The main theme follows a bluesy introduction, and then a section that swings in the style of Count Basie leads to solos. Beginning and experienced improvisers will be successful and enjoy playing this piece. Suggested written out solos are provided in all parts so no improvisation is required. This piece was performed at the 2003 ASTA convention in Ohio.
Song List
Summertime
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- Series:
- Highland String Alternatives
- Artists:
- George Gershwin Bert Ligon
- Ensemble:
- String Orchestra
- Publisher:
- Highland/Etling