The Day the Earth Shook Celebratory

The Day the Earth Shook CelebratoryA truly unique and exciting new work for string orchestra, this very original work by David Bobrowitz musically describes an earthquake and its consequences. A slow dramatic beginning gives the audience a sense that something is about to happen. Suddenly, the tempo gets fast (bar 14) and we hear pulsating rhythmic figures that mark the start of the quake. Midway (bar 46) we get the feeling of buildings collapsing musically described by the harsh,

are intended to evoke the experience of journeying the Iron Road to the lush and magical highlands

In creating this "amphibious" work

Joseph Clark

This wonderfully expressive and inherently musical work for younger string players can be an enriching experience for any orchestra

As in any good jazz solo

and double bass carry the "Jingle Bells" melody

All of the sections have easy but fun syncopated melodies

and these motives grow in rhythmic intensity as the piece progresses

this richly musical and spiritual work can be a sublime highlight on any concert or festival appearance

You open the door at the end of the hall

your students will be experts on playing mixed meters

The music carries sadness in it