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String Methods
Sight
- Read It For Strings
A comprehensive supplement for classroom or studio in a
unique format, Sight-Read It for Strings will develop consistent
reading habits and improve sight-reading for violin, viola, cello and
bass students. Using a non-sequential unit format, materials are
flexible and can be individualized.
Sight-Read It for Strings develops consistent reading habits
by addressing:
-Counting System
-Identification of musical and non-musical cues
-Identification of musical patterns
-Awareness of the music page layout (the "road map")
-Special reading issues not necessarily related to notes
Essential
Elements 2000 For Strings Bk 1 & 2
Plus DVD
By
Allen, Gillespie, Hayes: arrangements by Higgins
Student
Books with BOTH CD and DVD
(only available with Book 1)
CD/CD-ROM Features:
Play-Along Tracks 1-71 with a
professional orchestra
Sample books available
DVD Features:
Startup Video (learn the basics (15 min.)
All 193 Play-Along Tracks
Music Listening Library
CD AND DVD Feature:
SmartMusic® Software - practice, record, and email a performance,
plus on-screen assessment (includes Ex. 1-86 with special offer to continue)
Finale NotePad® Software
Tempo Adjustment Software - for Play-Along Tracks
Note: Book 2 contains a CD only
Essential Technique 2000
for Strings (Bk 3)
Three Major Sections
Higher Positions and Shifting
Keys and Scales
Bowings, Rhythms and Vibrato
Essential Technique 2000 for Strings is a book of studies to
help the intermediate player develop the skills necessary for
playing in an orchestra. Chronologically, it follows Book 2 of
Essential Elements 2000 for Strings; however, it is designed as a
multi-use technique book for use within a string orchestra setting.
The various sections of the book are organized so that you may use them in the
way
that best suits your individual needs.
Introduction to Artistry In Strings -
Primer level
Robert Frost/ Gerald
Fischbach/ Wendy Barden
This
new volume is the perfect gateway to establish solid technique
and expressive music making for the young beginner. Designed for
group or private instruction, pulse, meter and counting skills are
emphasized from the very beginning.
Each book includes an accpt CD
Artistry
for Strings - Bks 1 & 2
Robert Frost/ Gerald
Fischbach/ Wendy Barden
A revolutionary new string method for
classroom or private
studio use. It features over 200 songs, theory and rhythm
exercises to help students quickly become artists. “Swingercises”
focuses attention on a right or left hand concept.
Exceptional CD recordings feature real instruments.
Available for: Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass middle position,
Bass low position.
The books are also available as a book/2 CD package.
All For Strings Bks 1, 2, 3
Anderson & Frost
All For Strings is a comprehensive three-volume method
surrounded by a wealth of supplementary materials for teaching and
performance. This complete curriculum covers virtually every aspect
of beginning through intermediate string study, emphasizing technical skills,
rhythmic understanding, and quality musical experiences.
In
addition to the string method books,
theory workbooks are available
for Bks 1 and 2
Essential Elements for Strings Bks 1 & 2
by Michael Allen, Robert Gillespie, Pamela Tellejohn
Hayes
Comprehensive
Pedagogy
Real Melodies - Right Away
The Integrated Curriculum
Easy Note Reading
Innovative Rhythm Approach
Broad Spectrum of Music
Broad scope, comprehensive detail, great pacing and thorough
reinforcement...it truly is the contemporary method that helps
kids succeed.
Accpt CD's or tapes, and a teachers resource kit are available.
Sample books & brochures available
Essential
Technique for Strings
by Michael Allen, Robert Gillespie, Pamela Tellejohn
Hayes
Essential Technique for
Strings is a book of studies to help the
intermediate player develop the skills necessary for playing in
an orchestra.
Uses a flexible sequence format.
Higher Positions and Shifting
Keys and Scales
Bowings and Special Techniques
Advanced Technique
for Strings
by Michael Allen, Robert Gillespie, Pamela Tellejohn
Hayes
Technique and Style Studies
for String Orchestra
The flexible sequence format includes 4 sections
Scales and Arpeggios
Shifting Studies
Rhythm and Bowing Studies
Musical Styles
Strictly Strings Bks 1, 2
& 3
Dillon, Kjelland & O’Reilly
An
easy-to-teach, straight forward string method from three
renowned pedagogues. A unique letter-note style of music notation is
utilized which ensures a smooth transition from rote to note reading.
Students are quickly introduced to ensemble playing and play a wide
variety of fun-to play melodies, keys and modes. Strictly Strings
features a carefully prepared lesson sequence which develops all
players’ abilities equally. Tapes or CD's (2 per
volume) are available.
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String
Collections
First
Things First S'More
First Things First S’More is a collection of traditional folk songs,
classical themes and rounds representing cultures and styles from
around the world. The compositions are arranged to be extremely
versatile in meeting the needs of younger beginners in an elementary
level string orchestra. Accidentals rather than key signatures are
used in the student parts to assist young players with note reading.
Each instrument part book includes a melody line as well as an
additional harmony line. With the addition of the piano, any size string class
can
successfully perform these selections. By using all the parts together, a
complete
string orchestra is achieved. First Things First S’More can be used with any
beginning string method.
Bach and Before for Strings
By David Newell
This is a versatile collection of 19 Bach chorales, newly set in
“string-friendly” keys. The chorales range in difficulty from easy to
very sophisticated and are suitable for year 2 through high school
string orchestras. Great for warm-up and teaching, as well as performance.
The book is presented in
Total Option Scoring
format with all 4 voice parts
(soprano, alto , tenor, bass) presented in each part book. This allows for
unprecedented teaching opportunities. Unison playing will help develop the
quality of a string orchestra’s sound, and is the foundation of playing in tune.
As additional parts are added, students learn the nuances of harmony and
expressive playing.
Broadway Favorites
for Strings
arr. Lloyd Conley
Solos and
String Orchestra arrangements correlated
with Essential Elements For Strings. Contains:
Edelweiss, Beauty and the Beast, Circle of Life,
I Dreamed A Dream, The Phantom of the Opera, Sun and Moon,
Cabaret, Get Me to the Church On Time, Go Go Go Joseph,
Memory, Seventy Six Trombones
Movie Favorites for Strings
arr. Lloyd Conley
Solos and
String Orchestra arrangements correlated
with Essential Elements For Strings. Contains:
Chariots of Fire, Forrest Gump Main Title (Feather Theme),
Apollo 13 (End Credits), The John Dunbar Theme,
Theme From E.T., Theme From Jurassic Park,
The Man From Snowy River, Mission Impossible Theme,
Raiders March, Somewhere Out There,
Star Trek The Motion Picture
Christmas Favorites for Strings
arr. Lloyd Conley
Solos and
String Orchestra arrangements correlated
with Essential Elements For Strings. Contains:
Jingle Bells, Up On the Housetop, Hanukkah Song,
We Wish You a Merry Christmas, Holly Jolly Christmas,
Frosty the Snow Man, Rockin' Around the Christmas
Tree, Jingle-Bell Rock, Silver Bells,
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!, White Christmas
Ensembles for All
by William Ryden
Christmas
Duets for All · Christmas Trios for All
Christmas Quartets for All
Sacred Duets for All · Sacred Trios for All
Sacred Quartets for All
Classical Duets for All · Classical Trios for All
Classical Quartets for All
These ensemble books are available for violin, viola and cello/bass
as well
as other band instruments.
Strictly Classics Bk 1 & 2
John O’Reilly
Ensemble arrangements of Classic favorites by Bach, Mozart,
Beethoven,
Strauss, Purcell and other well-loved composers.
Bk 1
Includes:
Can Can, Gypsy Love Song, German Dance, Joyful
Chorale, Burleske, Polovetsian Dance, Surprise
Symphony, Musette, Lullaby, Melody, Austrian
National Anthem, To A Wild Rose, Mozart Sonata Theme,
Minuet, Sonatina, Two Mussorgsky Favorites
(Hopak & The Great Gate of Kiev), Scheherazade
.
Bk 2 Includes: Andante, Bourree, Emperor Waltz, Finale
from the Surprise Symphony, Hunter’s Chorus, March In
D Major, Minuet in G, Nocturne and March, Procession
of the Sardar, Rondo, 3 Mozart Minuets, Trumpet Tune,
2 Handel Favorties (Harmonious Blacksmith & Bourree),
2 Schumann Favorites, (Traumerai & Soldier’s March)
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