by David Newell
Bach and Before for Strings, presented in the Kjos Total Option Scoring format,
contains the same 19 chorales as Bach and Before for Band. Newly set in ‘string-friendly’ keys,
the string book cannot be used in conjunction with the band book. However,
the book does provide material that is easily tailored to all string ensembles.
Because each part book includes all four voice parts (soprano, alto, tenor,
and bass) there are unlimited opportunities to introduce unison playing
to the string orchestra. Unison playing is the most efficient way to improve
the overall quality of a string orchestra’s sound, and is the foundation
of playing in-tune. When a string orchestra plays in unison, it is playing
in several octaves simultaneously, and in-tune octaves are the very basis
of superior intonation! In addition to this, as the voice parts are individually rehearsed and learned, the students discover that all voice parts of a chorale are important. When played in four-part harmony, the chorales become naturally expressive, because all students know all four parts and they understand which voice should predominate at any given time. Students love playing chorales, because they sound so good!
The chorales range in difficulty from very easy to very sophisticated and are suitable for year two through high school string orchestras. This is the perfect book for helping students master the important concepts of chorale performance.
| 110VN | Violin |
| 110VA | Viola |
| 110CO | Cello |
| 110SB | String Bass |
| 110PA | Piano Acc. |
| 110F | Score |
| Parts: $6.45 Score: $19.95 | |
by Robert S. Frost
Brighten
this season's holiday concerts with 14 favorite elementary-level Christmas
carols. Featuring the Kjos Multiple Option Scoring System, any size ensemble
with any mix of instruments will sound best. Each instrument part has the
melody line, as well as harmony lines. Select and vary the most effective
combinations — from a simple violin solo with piano accompaniment up
to a full-size string orchestra.| 76VN | Violin |
| 76VA | Viola |
| 76CO | Cello |
| 76SB | String Bass |
| 76PA | Piano Acc. |
| 76F | Full Conductor Score |
| Parts: $3.45 Score: $7.95 | |
by Robert S. Frost
16
flexibly scored carols comprise this second collection. This volume includes
more difficult key signatures, meters, and rhythms. The violin and viola
parts remain entirely in 1st position, however, the cello and bass parts
contain 2nd and 3rd position work in the melody parts.| 87VN | Violin |
| 87VA | Viola |
| 87CO | Cello |
| 87SB | String Bass |
| 87PA | Piano Acc. |
| 87F | Full Conductor Score |
| Parts: $3.45 Score: $8.95 | |
by Robert S. Frost
Elementary
and middle school students will enjoy the variety of music included in this
20-piece collection. Providing skill-building material, each section is
given the opportunity to play the melody or an important countermelody.
Violin, viola, and cello parts stay entirely in 1st position. Bass parts
contain occasional upper position material.| 73VN1 | 1st Violin | ||||||
| 73VN2 | 2nd Violin | ||||||
| 73VN3 | 3rd Violin (Viola T.C.) | ||||||
| 73VA | Viola | ||||||
| 73CO | Cello | ||||||
| 73SB | String Bass | ||||||
| 73PA | Piano Acc. | ||||||
| 73F | Full Conductor Score | ||||||
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