| "Symphony # 7" |
second movement by Beethoven |
| I have found that by having students
play Beethoven's music, everything about their playing and listening
skills get significantly better. By preparing this very expressive
movement, students learn about Beethoven's music, the pavanne
and theme and variation forms, layering of musical lines, and
always have an intense aesthetic response. |
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| "Toccata" |
by Frescobaldi arranged by Kindler |
| This full orchestra version of the
famous Frescobaldi Toccata brings to life the toccata form so
popular in the Baroque period. Students learn about the improvisatory
nature of a toccata, the polyphonic texture used by the composer,
and how a great orchestration brings the organ piece to life. |
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| "Adagio" |
by Samuel Barber |
| Taken from a string quartet, this
piece may be one of the most famous American pieces ever written.
If you have advanced string players in every section, the students
will love the weaving lines and the intensity of the music.
They will learn about a famous American composer; to listen
very intently to the harmonic structure as they play their melodic
lines; to play with a constant and connected tone in all registers
in all dynamic levels; to dwell in the magnificent power of
the music. |
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| "Christmas Concerto Grosso" |
by Corelli |
| If you have two fine violinists and
a fine cellist, this piece contains some of the world's greatest
music. Written for string orchestra, this 20 minute work introduces
students to the from of a concerto grosso and it's place in
the development of the orchestra. The different short movements
offer great variety yet seem always connected. Students learn
about the Baroque Period, the concerto grosso, balance between
soloists and ripieno parts, and experience the pure joy found
in the music. |
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| "Eine Kleine Nachtmuzik" |
by Mozart |
| I never tire of this short masterwork.
Students love to play it and learn so much about use of the
bow and how to articulate in a classical style. It is a great
introduction to the music of Mozart and also is a good introduction
to sonata-allegro form. |
