7th Street Beat
by Lauren Bernofsky
String Orchestra - Sheet Music

Orchestra Cello, Contrabass, Viola, Violin 1, Violin 2, Voice - Grade 3.5

SKU: CF.CAS123

Composed by Lauren Bernofsky. Folio. Carl Fischer Concert String Orchestra Series. Set of Score and Parts. 16+16+10+10+10+6+16 pages. Duration 3:30. Carl Fischer Music #CAS123. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CAS123).

ISBN 9781491154755. UPC: 680160913305. 9 x 12 inches. Key: D minor.

It was at a flute convention, of all places, where the composer learned how to beatbox. Greg Pattillo, the flutist of the ensemble Project Trio, taught a roomful of (mostly) flute players how to make a few sounds, and she couldn't believe how easy, and effective, it was! She figured, if a random bunch of adult flute players can do this, it should be a piece of cake for students. Inspired by this new-found knowledge, she composed 7th Street Beat, writing beatbox percussion into the parts of all the instruments. The sounds imitate percussive effects normally made by a drum set. The beatbox vocal lines are optional - they are reinforcements for the beatbox sounds in the string parts. Also optional (but highly recommended!) is the improvisation section starting at m. 49. Don't tell the students any rules about what notes to play or not play - simply offer them the opportunity to make up whatever they like, to show off their abilities and musical personalities!.
It was at a flute convention, of all places, where the composer learned how to beatbox. Greg Pattillo, the flutist of the ensemble Project Trio, taught a roomful of (mostly) flute players how to make a few sounds, and she couldn’t believe how easy, and effective, it was! She figured, if a random bunch of adult flute players can do this, it should be a piece of cake for students.Inspired by this new-found knowledge, she composed 7th Street Beat, writing beatbox percussion into the parts of all the instruments. The sounds imitate percussive effects normally made by a drum set.The beatbox vocal lines are optional – they are reinforcements for the beatbox sounds in the string parts. Also optional (but highly recommended!) is the improvisation section starting at m. 49. Don’t tell the students any rules about what notes to play or not play – simply offer them the opportunity to make up whatever they like, to show off their abilities and musical personalities!

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