Education Resources - String Mix Series 1 and 2

 String Mix is a collection of tunes specially designed and composed to introduce string players of all ages to engage in ensemble playing.
The String Mix series covers basic beginner, intermediate and advanced skill levels. String Mix series 1 ranges between Level 1 to Level 4 and String Mix series 2 covers Level 4 onwards.
The content incorporates a diverse range of popular genres including:

• Rock
• Jazz
• Blues
• Latin
• and more...

These are genuine original tunes that incorporate stylistic relevant melodic, rhythmical and technical issues appropriate to the students' level. Each tune features multiple voices, which can be assigned to mixed string ensembles, cello ensembles or string orchestras.
The intention is to include students of various skill levels; hence the multiple parts accommodate these issues. The music lends itself as invaluable teaching resources for individuals, small groups and larger ensembles. It can be further explored and expanded in workshops and studies as well as in performances. There is also room to experiment and incorporate guided improvisations. For these improvisations specific sections are designated and instructions suggested. Many student ensembles have inspiringly performed the compositions of the above series one and two.

Series 1

Series 1 is a collection of 10 original tunes composed and tailored for cello in various genres covering Rock, Blues, Swing, Latin American and more. Suitable for Level 1-4.
All tunes contain four independent complementary parts that creates the opportunities to work and perform in small groups. The tunes feature melodies, harmonies, rhythm and bass parts that are also suitable to be performed with less then four players. 
The duration of the tunes are between 1 and 3 minutes.  

Series 1

A$39.00

Full Score plus individual parts available for download.

Series 1 is a collection of 10 original tunes composed and tailored for cello in various genres covering Rock, Blues, Swing, Latin American and more.

Series 1 for cello ensemble includes:

1. Full score x 10 tunes (see index below)
2. Four different separate cello parts x 10 tunes

All tunes contain four independent complementary parts that creates the opportunities to work and perform in small groups. The tunes feature melodies, harmonies, rhythm and bass parts that are also suitable to be performed with less then four players. 

The duration of the tunes are between 1 and 3 minutes. 

Series 1 index:

1. Blues Cruise
2. Calling out
3. Cellossa Nova (free download)
4. Jazz Blues Jam
5. Lamentello
6. Metallic Rock 
7. Oriental Dream
8. Rock’n Blues
9. Shuffle Along 
10. Swing Time

See images to preview each individual tune.

To purchase the scores, simply add to cart and proceed to checkout. Once your payment is processed, a link to the score with all the parts will be emailed to your for download.  

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Cellosa Nova - FREE download

Cellossa Nova is an example from series 1 for cello ensemble and demonstrates the various roles each part plays. It features lead melody, harmonies, bass and percussion parts. ​

Cellossa Nova

A$0.00

Download sample score FREE.Cellossa Nova is an example from series 1 for cello ensemble and demonstrates the various roles each part plays. It features lead melody, harmonies, bass and percussion parts. 

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Series 2

Caminhada - Tango Nova

Caminhada is the first song in Series 2. The title means "going for a stroll" in Portuguese and sets the mood for a relaxed atmosphere. The subtitle is Tango Nova, which implies the combination of Tango and the Brazilian Bossa Nova. Suitable for Level 4 and onwards.
Series 2 is a collection of original tunes composed and tailored for cello in various genres covering Rock, Blues, Swing, Latin American and more. All tunes contain four independent complementary parts that creates the opportunities to work and perform in small groups. The tunes feature melodies, harmonies, rhythm and bass parts that are also suitable to be performed with less then four players. 
​The duration of the tunes are between 2 and less then 5min.  

Series 2 - Caminhada

A$25.00

Full Score plus individual parts available for download.

The full score of Caminhada contains 7 pages plus 4 different individual cello parts with 2 pages each:

1. Full score
2. Four different separate cello parts

Caminhada is the first song in Series 2. The title means "going for a stroll" in Portuguese and sets the mood for a relaxed atmosphere. The subtitle is Tango Nova, which implies the combination of Tango and the Brazilian Bossa Nova. 

Series 2 is a collection of original tunes composed and tailored for cello in various genres covering Rock, Blues, Swing, Latin American and more.

All tunes in Series 2 contain four independent complementary parts that creates the opportunities to work and perform in small groups. The tunes feature melodies, harmonies, rhythm and bass parts that are also suitable to be performed with less then four players. 

The duration of the tunes are between 2 and less then 5 minutes. 

The heading Caminhada is the song title, meaning going for a stroll in Portuguese and sets the mood for a relaxed atmosphere. The subtitle is Tango Nova, which implies the combination of Tango and the Brazilian Bossa Nova. 

See images to preview a few pages.

To purchase the scores, simply add to cart and proceed to checkout. Once your payment is processed, a link to the score with all the parts will be emailed to your for download. 

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