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Thomas Jefferson’s Fiddle Tunes String Orchestra - Sheet Music

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Thomas Jefferson’s Fiddle Tunes String Orchestra - Sheet Music
Orchestra (Cello, Double Bass, Piano, Viola, Violin 1, Violin 2, Violin 3) - Grade 3.5

SKU: CF.CAS108

Composed by James Meredith. Folio. Concert String Orchestra (CAS). Score and parts. With Standard notation. 121 pages. Duration 3:15. Carl Fischer Music #CAS108. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CAS108).

ISBN 9781491151273. UPC: 680160908776. 9 x 12 inches.

Thomas Jefferson's Fiddle Tunesxa0is inspired by Thomas and Martha Jefferson's musical evenings after dinner at Monticello.xa0Composer James Meredith has taken three reelsxa0from the colonial period in American history and put them together into a potpourri setting that students will enjoy playing.
Good music played well inspires the imagination. In the evenings after dinner at Monticello Thomas and Martha Jefferson enjoyed nothing better than to play music. Each was an accomplished musician. Jefferson would play the violin, and Martha would often accompany him at the piano. He especially enjoyed the music of Corelli. Thomas Jefferson’s Fiddle Tunes is an effort to depict what a musical evening might have been at the farm with guests joining in, clapping, stomping, or dancing to the lively tunes. Three reels of the Colonial period are featured in this medley. Jefferson and Liberty, Smash the Windows, and The White Cockade. Each jig is introduced by a solo violin then the whole section joins in.

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

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