In the Court of the King CelebratoryThis very catchy work for strings and percussion captures the feel of a Renaissance dance or a medieval festival. Effective use of dance rhythms gives the piece a driving, urgent quality, and the excitement meter is turned up as the final tempo kicks up several notches to drive home the final section. This neo Renaissance work by Randall D. Standridge is sure to be a favorite of your students and audience!
should match the same level of intensity as the opening
The slurred eighth notes depict the fish swimming relentlessly
Effective use of dance rhythms gives the piece a driving
and optional maracas
reminiscent of the bright star in the sky that the Wise Men followed to Bethlehem
Transcribed from my Concert Band version published by Grand Mesa Music that received the top 100 recognition for new music by Band World magazine in 2016
the string parts are played pizzicato
and all of the instruments have challenging and interesting parts
Care has been taken by the composer to make sure all sections of the orchestra have their turns with the melody as well as exciting harmonic and rhythmic accompaniments
and this arrangement by Jorge Vargas presents a good opportunity for string orchestras to play authentic Mariachi music
Bring out the confidence and ambition in your orchestra with this exciting work for strings that students can connect to the many "conquests" of their lives
The use of silence becomes an effective change of pace as the piece modulates to B minor
