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Rest Ye, Mountain King
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Orchestra Cello, Double Bass, Viola, Violin 1, Violin 2 - Grade 3
SKU: CF.CAS169F
Composed by Edvard Grieg. Arranged by Austin Isaac. This edition: saddle-wire stitch. Sws. Full score. 2 pages. Carl Fischer Music #CAS169F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CAS169F).ISBN 9781491167496. UPC: 680160926916. 9x12 inches. Key: E minor.
The merry gentlemen from the traditional holiday carol have snuck into the hall of the mountain king! Follow the exciting journey through the restless darkness as each piece takes a melodic turn, In the Hall of the Mountain King, from Edvard Grieg’s “Peer Gynt Suite” and God Rest Ye, Merry Gentlemen. The themes overlap and build to a dynamic crescendo. Who will ultimately deck the king’s hall?.
These two famous melodies are beautifully interwoven in the key of E minor, creating a unique arrangement that is sure to be a highlight of your next holiday concert. The melodic and accompanying material make their way to all sections of the orchestra, giving everyone a chance to shine. There are also multiple tempi and performance techniques such as shifting and increased use of accidentals, that make for a fantastic teaching and performance experience for intermediate level groups. This is where Grieg meets the holidays!
About Carl Fischer Concert String Orchestra Series
This series of pieces (Grade 3 and higher) is designed for advancing ensembles. The pieces in this series are characterized by:
- Expanded use of rhythms, ranges and keys but technical demands are still carefully considered
- More comprehensive bowing techniques
- Viola T.C. included
- Careful selection of keys and degree of difficulty for advancing musicians
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