37694 | Elizabethan Madrigal, An (Now is the Month of Maying) (SEE #37770) |
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| Morley, Thomas (Arr. Monday, Deborah Baker) | Score mp3 audio
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| Category: String Orchestra |
| Grade: Medium Easy |
| Duration: 2:00 |
| Instrumentation: str=8.8(3).5.5.5,(pf) |
| Description: Now Is The Month Of Maying by Thomas Morley is presented here for grade 2 string orchestras. Written during the Elizabethan era, this madrigal was one of the most popular of its time. High and low instruments take turns playing the beautiful melody while accompanying parts use a variety of devices – pizzicato, imitation, and counterpoint – to keep the sound fresh. An optional piano part is included. |