Shadowland

Description

Violin 1, Violin 2, Violin 3, Viola, Cello, Contrabass, Piano, Percussion — Shadowland allows young orchestra students to perform a fun and exciting piece while using familiar notes and rhythms. The piece opens with a mysterious introduction that forces the listener to question its musical direction. Suddenly the piece explodes into a thrilling segment that takes the listener on a journey through the shadows. The optional percussion and piano parts add energy and harmonic support, providing a complete listening experience. Shadowland was created with the composer's 4th-grade orchestra in mind and was first performed at their spring concert in 2022. Shadowland is a fun and exciting piece using familiar notes, finger patterns, and rhythms in E minor. A mysterious introduction abruptly explodes into a thrilling segment that takes the listener on a journey through the shadows. Mostly unison rhythms and closely written parts will help the young ensemble build confidence as the optional percussion and recommended piano parts add energy and harmonic support.

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