String Masters, Book 2: Bass [Alf:36-10370132]

The String Master collections are easy to intermediate, harmonized collections of classical themes and popular tunes for young string orchestras. They are presented in such a way as to be playable with any combination of strings (as the piano accompaniment can be used to fill in any missing parts, or to strengthen weak sections), with a variety of difficulty levels available in the violin parts, thus enhancing the value of this collection. The compositions in this volume have been selected for their programmatic and educational as well as developmental values. The material has also been compiled with the viewpoint of keeping it interesting from the melodic, rhythmic and harmonic outlook, and to instill well-balanced musicianship. Suitable for trios, quartets, and string orchestras. Included in Book 2: 1. Theme from "Symphonic Poem (Liszt); 2. German Dance (Schubert); 3. Shepherd's Dance (Schubert); 4. Theme from "Ruy Blas" Overture (Mendelssohn); 5. Gavotte (Rameau); 6. Two Irish Melodies (traditional, Balfe); 7. Gavotte (Boyce); 8. Minuetto (Handel); 9. Country Dance (Gretry); 10. Minuet from "The Sorcerer" (Sullivan); 11. Suite in Three Movements (Rebikov); 12. Italian Caprice (excerpt; Tchaikovsky); 13. Old English Air (anonymous); 14. Hymn Tune (Gottschalk); 15. Slavic Dances (Dobles); 16. Masters Suite (Mozart, Brahms, Gluck).