Williamsburg Variations String Orchestra - Sheet Music

Williamsburg Variations takes an original theme reminiscent of songs from early nineteenth-century America, and develops it over several variations into a variety of styles. A great introduction to the idea of theme and variations, this will make your developing orchestra sound great at any festival.This composition was inspired by a visit to Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia. The opening theme is reminiscent of a hymn of the eighteenth century with a hint of Chester in mm. 5 and 15. The variations are indicative of the hustle and bustle of colonial life that required a strong work ethic to survive, and the fife and drums variation shows a glimpse of Yankee Doodle in mm. 34-44. The theme should be played as a legato chorale. The variations are to be played with energy and the D Major Key will enhance that style. In mm. 34-44 the viola, cello and bass quarter notes should be short and accented to imitate field drums.The unison violins are the fifes in this "fife-and-drum" section. The final variation at m. 52 is a combination of three prior melodies so all lines are equally important.The melodic and moving parts create interest in all the instruments and should provide for an excellent festival or contest piece. I hope your students enjoy playing this music.

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Summary
Instrument:
Cello Double Bass Piano Viola
Ensembles:
String Orchestra
Genres:
Classical
Publishers:
Carl Fischer Music
Series:
Carl Fischer First Plus Performances Series for String Orchestra
UPC:
798408094577
ISBN:
9780825894572
Format:
Score Set of Parts Score and Parts
Item types:
Physical
Level:
Beginning Grade 1
Musical forms:
Variations
Usages:
School and Community
Main Key:
D major
Number of Pages:
44
Size:
9 x 12 inches
Shipping Weight:
0.75 pounds
Detailed Description
Orchestra Cello, Contrabass, Piano, Viola, Violin 1, Violin 2, Violin 3 (Cello, Double Bass, Piano, Viola, Violin 1, Violin 2, Violin 3) - Grade 1.5

SKU: CF.FAS83

Composed by David Hinds. Folio. First-Plus String Orchestra (FAS). Score and parts. With Standard notation. 44 pages. Duration 0:02:47. Carl Fischer Music #FAS83. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.FAS83).

ISBN 9780825894572. UPC: 798408094577. 9 x 12 inches. Key: D major.

Williamsburg Variations takes an original theme reminiscent of songs from early nineteenth-century America, and develops it over several variations into a variety of styles. A great introduction to the idea of theme and variations, this will make your developing orchestra sound great at any festival.
This composition was inspired by a visit to Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia. The opening theme is reminiscent of a hymn of the eighteenth century with a hint of Chester in mm. 5 and 15. The variations are indicative of the hustle and bustle of colonial life that required a strong work ethic to survive, and the fife and drums variation shows a glimpse of Yankee Doodle in mm. 34-44. The theme should be played as a legato chorale. The variations are to be played with energy and the D Major Key will enhance that style. In mm. 34-44 the viola, cello and bass quarter notes should be short and accented to imitate field drums.The unison violins are the fifes in this "fife-and-drum" section. The final variation at m. 52 is a combination of three prior melodies so all lines are equally important.The melodic and moving parts create interest in all the instruments and should provide for an excellent festival or contest piece. I hope your students enjoy playing this music.

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