| 58767 | String Showcase, A |
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| Tschaikowsky, Peter Illich (Arr. Neidhold, Caryn Wiegand) | |
| Category: String Orchestra |
| Grade: Medium |
| Duration: 3:00 |
| Instrumentation: str=8.8(2).5.5.5,(narr) |
| Comments: Tschaikowsky - NUTCRACKER: Trepak, Brahms - Hungarian Dance No. 5, Rossini - William Tell Overture, Dvirak - SYMPHONY NO. 9: 4th movement. Key of G, e. |
| Description: It’s time to show off your instrument! Whether highlighting accomplishments at the end-of-year concert, or introducing each string instrument in a recruitment performance, A String Showcase features the violin, viola, cello, and bass sections. A String Showcase is a fabulous opportunity for audiences to hear each section of the string orchestra and celebrate the sound the instrument creates. The violins begin with the exciting “Trepak” from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker ballet. Next, the violas take over with Hungarian Dance No. 5 by Johannes Brahms. The cellos take over with their chance to play the famous melody from the William Tell Overture by Gioachino Rossini. Last, the basses take the stage with what might at first sound like Jaws, which is actually the fourth movement of Dvorak’s most famous work, the New World Symphony. Finally, the orchestra revisits “Trepak,” rounding out the chance for each section to shine. Optional narration is included with pauses marked in the score. |