Ahuras
Publisher Desc.
Xerxes meets James Bond - and multicultural (world) music meets rock - in
this fast and fantastical original composition for string orchestra and
(optional) drum set. Your journey takes you to the ancient Persian empire,
where the Zoroastrian gods (Ahuras) wage a musical battle of good versus
evil. Featuring the cello section, and written in C minor, this bold and
unique piece offers an opportunity for all sections of the orchestra to shine
by interweaving several melodies at the same time, while demanding intense
energy and focus throughout the entire composition.
Double stops in the middle and lower strings, challenging fingerings for
first violins, dotted eighth-sixteenth note patterns, syncopated rhythms, and
dynamic variations will require a great deal of practice but will result in a
great deal of satisfaction and enjoyment for intermediate and even advanced
high school string orchestra students. The percussion (drum set) part is
optional but highly recommended.
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