New! Paradise Island for String Orchestra
This Grade 1 string orchestra piece features a catchy, singable melody and flexible scoring. The optional easy string parts allow beginners to enjoy the orchestra experience with their friends who have played longer. Light percussion adds a spice to the sound, as does the bouncy, syncopated piano part.
Set includes:
Conductor Score
Violin, Viola, Cello, and Double Bass orchestra parts
all string parts are in first position
scoring is complete with or without the Double Bass part
optional Easy orchestra parts for beginners, mostly open strings
optional percussion – Maracas and Guiro parts
Piano Accompaniment part – syncopated rhythms add colour to the sound
Rehearsal Piano part – helps beginners who are playing the easy parts to hear the melody and rhythm of the piece
”Having mixed ability string groups will always be a challenge for the orchestra conductor. Paradise Island addresses this issue in a most delightful way. From the first time my students played this innovative piece it was a winner. Paradise Island has the unique combination of an inclusive, easy string part for beginners, along with a melody line which is ‘singable’ and is a challenge to more advanced students. Paradise Island is a wonderful piece and can be performed at any time of year.”
“Finally an opportunity to combine first- and second-year string performers on a fun piece with basic Latin percussion (maracas and guiro)! … Martin truly understands beginning strings, offering accessible yet engaging parts… This piece is sure to be a hit for your next combined beginning string festival!”