Jupiter Reimagined WhimsicalThe four note sequence, C D F E can be heard as far back as ancient plainchant, as in Josquin's, "Missa Pange Lingua". Mozart chose to use this same note sequence as the starting point in his exciting last movement of his final symphony, the "Jupiter" Symphony No. 41. Composer Bobrowitz has reimagined this famous motif as the basis for a new string orchestra piece written in contrapuntal style. The A section starts immediately with no introduction. At
the arranger brings back the melody straight-ahead at the end for a strong certain call
This is a version which will thrill your audiences time and time again
but I can look up and see their beauty
small ensembles
one can easily see a relaxed campfire scene under the twinkling evening stars
Includes an optional hand drum part
The fast section of the work features some surprising contemporary harmonies and melodic moving parts for all instruments
slow section builds into familiar
solid grade 2 suite of three movements was written to spark the students’ imagination about a knight’s adventures
Minor tonality and triple meter will immerse your students in the spirit of the season
This very catchy work for strings and percussion captures the feel of a Renaissance dance or a medieval festival
moonlit night is brought to mind in this gorgeous new work
