Arco-ology

Description

Violin 1, Violin 2, Violin 3, Viola, Cello, Contrabass, Piano — Arco-ology is designed for string groups with less than one year of instruction. The music should be performed in a manner which evokes a march-like style. Bowing style is at the discretion of the director, but the bowing and articulation should convey a feel of steady, forward movement.xa0At m. 41, the lower strings will carry the tune. The upper strings must provide a rhythmic accompaniment at this point without overpowering the melody. String teachers are always trying to encourage their students to play with more bow. Composer Joseph Compello gives very beginning students the chance to do just that in his piece,Arco-ology. There is an opportunity for all sections of the orchestra to showcase their developing musicality in this fun and short piece.