On an Eastern Shore by Alan Lee Silva String Orchestra - Sheet Music

SKU: CF.YAS76

ISBN 9780825869624. UPC: 798408069629. 8.5 x 11 inches. Key: D major.

Right from the grandiose introduction, On An Eastern Shore paints the picture of a small fishing town on the Eastern seaboard of the United States. A jig melody accompanied by drone fifths creates an interesting blend of American and Irish music. This piece contains all of the elements that have made Alan Silva's music some of the most performed today.
From the majestic introduction, On an Eastern Shore paints a picture of a small fishing town on the EasternSeaboard of the United States. A jig melody in m. 9, accompanied by drone fifths, creates an interestingblend of American and Irish music. The main melody (A) is energetic and is played aggressively. The cello’scountermelody at m. 13 is played strongly so it can stand out. Violin 2 harmonizes the violin I melodyin m. 17, matching its intensity and dynamic level. The main melody and the countermelody are playedfully at a higher dynamic, and the accompaniment (i.e. the drone fifths) is played at a lower dynamic.Measure 53 is a departure, as the ensemble plays concerted, staccato rhythms at a soft dynamic. Thisbuilds over the span of ten measures, and swirling sixteenth-note runs lead in to the Maestoso section atm. 63. Here the legato (B) melody reoccurs, stated more grandly. The A-melody returns in m .75, playedas lively as before on its way to the spirited, punctuated ending in m. 80.

About Carl Fischer Young String Orchestra Series

This series of Grade 2/Grade 2.5 pieces is designed for second and third year ensembles. The pieces in this series are characterized by:
--Occasionally extending to third position
--Keys carefully considered for appropriate difficulty
--Addition of separate 2nd violin and viola parts
--Viola T.C. part included
--Increase in independence of parts over beginning levels