Details
- Instrument:
- Harmonium
- Ensembles:
- String Orchestra
- Composers:
- Simon Jeffes
- Publishers:
- Alfred Music Highland/Etling
- Series:
- Highland String Alternatives
- UPC:
- 038081278766
- Format:
- Score and Parts
- Item types:
- Physical
- Level:
- Grade 2
- Artist:
- Simon Jeffes
- Arrangers:
- Andrew H. Dabczynski
- Usages:
- School and Community
- Number of Pages:
- 136
- Shipping Weight:
- 1.38 pounds
SKU: AP.24979
Composed by Simon Jeffes. Arranged by Andrew H. Dabczynski. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Alternatives. Movie. Score and Part(s). 136 pages. Highland/Etling #00-24979. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.24979).UPC: 038081278766. English.
Written in 1984 by English composer Simon Jeffes (1949-1997), Music for a Found Harmonium has been described as minimalist folk music, and has been recorded by groups ranging from contemporary music ensembles to Irish folk bands. It has been used in movies, and is widely recognized for its appearance in the soundtrack to the popular Napoleon Dynamite. In this arrangement, the quirky but energetic melody is introduced by the violas and celli, and is later echoed and elaborated by the violins. Joyful rhythmic figures, challenging accents, syncopations, and a driving bass line all punctuate the accompaniment throughout the piece. Here's a chance for the orchestra to explore a fascinating musical style while stretching their technique in an exuberant work that is bound to bring the audience to its feet.
Music For A Found Harmonium
- More by this Composer:
- Simon Jeffes Simon Jeffes Cello Simon Jeffes Double Bass Simon Jeffes Piano Accompaniment
- Series:
- Highland String Alternatives
- Instrument:
- Piano and Keyboard Harmonium
- Artists:
- Andrew H. Dabczynski Simon Jeffes
- Ensemble:
- String Orchestra
- Publisher:
- Alfred Music Highland/Etling