Die Musici (Music Alone Shall Live)
Music Alone Shall Live
by Traditional German Carol
String Orchestra - Sheet Music

Orchestra String Orchestra - Grade 2-2.5

SKU: CF.YAS59

Music Alone Shall Live. Composed by Traditional German Carol. Arranged by Virginia Croft. Carl Fischer Young String Orchestra Series. Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 8+8+2+5+5+5+2+8 pages. Carl Fischer Music #YAS59. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.YAS59).

ISBN 9780825866937. UPC: 798408066932. 8.5 X 11 inches. Key: D major.

Virginia Croft has taken a popular German canon and transformed it into a stunning new piece for young string groups. It begins with the canon as is, and then adds two other composed themes that complement the original tune. With its largely contrapuntal composition, this piece is an excellent opportunity for students to develop their independence.
“All things shall perish from under the skyMusic alone shall live, music alone shall live,Music alone shall live, never to die.”Here is an exciting treatment of a well-known simple canonic melody, first stated in its entirety by the cellos. As it passes through the voices, it should predominate over the accompanying embellishments, resulting in an energetic and exciting presentation of an old tune.What a wonderful way to teach the harmonic aspects of canonic melody while offering a lively and enjoyable experience for both performers and audience.

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