Original Works for Strings

Two Fanfares for Strings and Organ
By Robert J. Powell

These pieces are truly fanfares, yet at the same time are very much in the string idiom. Bowing patterns fall easily and naturally the great majority of the time. The first fanfare in 3/4 time features the "Westminster Chimes" theme over a moving cello bass line. The second fanfare in 4/4 meter opens with the strings, and generally has them playing homophonically in four parts. These fanfares are a valuable addition to music for worship on any festive occasion. The are also enjoyable pieces for school ensembles to play for concerts, recitals, and music contests.

This arrangement can be played by organ and as few as four instruments (typically I & II Violins, Viola, and Cello). The Cello part can of course, be augmented with or replaced by Double Bass, reading from the same score. Parts are included for upper Viola and upper Cello, so that quartets can be formed in different ways, or various doublings may be made for larger ensembles. In addition, parts for I, II & III Clarinets and for F Horn are included, so that substitutions can be made for missing stringed instruments. The difficulty level is 3.

Full set includes a Full/Organ Score, transposed parts for individual instruments, background notes, and suggestions for rehearsal and performance.