Variations on an English Pastoral Theme String Orchestra - Digital Sheet Music

Variations on an English Pastoral Theme is based on the tune Brother James's Air. At the heart of the piece is the opening violin solo melody, which is rather free-form in a wistful, quasi-improvisatory folk style-as if played while sitting outdoors on a rock. The melody wanders in and out of modal territory in the manner of early 20th century English string suites. Subsequent variations feature guitar-like accompaniment, duets, fragments of melodic material for each instrument, and a wide range of sweeping dynamic contrasts. The piece closes quietly, as it began, but in a new key with the solo in the cello.Concert/Contest

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  • Variations on an English Pastoral Theme: Score Variations on an English Pastoral Theme: 1st Violin Variations on an English Pastoral Theme: 2nd Violin
  • Variations on an English Pastoral Theme: Viola Variations on an English Pastoral Theme: Cello Variations on an English Pastoral Theme: String Bass
    • Summary
    Ensembles:
    String Orchestra
    Genres:
    Classical British
    Publishers:
    Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music
    UPC:
    038081228419
    Format:
    Score Set of Parts Score and Parts
    Item types:
    Digital
    Instructionals:
    Methods and More
    Musical forms:
    Variations
    Usages:
    School and Community
    Detailed Description
    String Orchestra String Orchestra - Digital Download

    SKU: AX.00-PK-0000578

    Composed by Rick England. String Orchestra. String Orchestra. Instructional. Score and parts. Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music #00-PK-0000578. Published by Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music (AX.00-PK-0000578).

    UPC: 038081228419.

    Variations on an English Pastoral Theme is based on the tune Brother James's Air. At the heart of the piece is the opening violin solo melody, which is rather free-form in a wistful, quasi-improvisatory folk style-as if played while sitting outdoors on a rock. The melody wanders in and out of modal territory in the manner of early 20th century English string suites. Subsequent variations feature guitar-like accompaniment, duets, fragments of melodic material for each instrument, and a wide range of sweeping dynamic contrasts. The piece closes quietly, as it began, but in a new key with the solo in the cello.
    Concert/Contest.

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