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4 Strings - Pioneer String Quartet Book 3 Score/Parts/CD

4 Strings - Pioneer String Quartet Book 3 Score/Parts/CD

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Type: Strings
Brand: Boosey & Hawkes
Category: Ensemble Music
Genre: Educational / Music Teaching

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4 Strings - Pioneer String Quartet Book 3 Score, Parts and CD

Contemporary String Quartet Repertoire for Established Ensembles

Grade 6-8 Standard

Pioneer String Quartet Book 3 delivers an advanced collection of contemporary string quartet repertoire for established ensembles at a Grade 6–8 standard. Compiled and edited by Liz Partridge, the volume features works commissioned from leading composers, blending diverse musical styles and techniques to refine solo and ensemble skills.

This comprehensive resource includes a score, individual parts, and a CD with demonstration recordings. Minus-one tracks are also available for download or streaming, supporting individual practice between rehearsals.

Many pieces are adaptable for string orchestra use, with augmented scores and parts available for online purchase. At 188 pages, this book is an essential tool for advanced quartets seeking to expand their repertoire and enhance their performance capabilities.

 

Discover
Contemporary string quartet repertoire for new and developing ensembles
An introduction to quartet ensemble playing for string players of grade 1-3 standard. Familiar keys, common rhythms and transparent musical forms ensure the short pieces and miniatures featured within Discover are accessible to all. Emphasis is firmly focussed on playing together as a unit.

Explore
Contemporary string quartet repertoire for flourishing ensembles
Music for players of grade 4-5 standard with some ensemble playing experience. Featuring expanded key selections, more complex rhythms and simple introductions to extended techniques.

Pioneer
Contemporary string quartet repertoire for established ensembles
Captivating contemporary concert repertoire for established quartets of grade 6-8 standard. Compositions are more pioneering in style and feature greater independence of parts and increased incorporation of extended techniques

Pieces Include:

  • Sawyers: Movement for String Quartet
  • Burrell: Coro
  • Hewitt Jones: Sad Clown
  • MacMillan: For Sonny
  • Beamish: Golden Gate (Movement II from String Quartet no 2 ; Opus California)
  • Richter: November
  • McGowan: Mama's Got A Brand New Bag

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