Demonstrate a Legato, Spiccato, and Accented Spiccato bowing technique through rhythmic exercise

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1 'Twas in the Moon of Wintertime Arranged for String Orchestra by Jason W. Krug Objectives Demonstrate a Legato, Spiccato, and Accented Spiccato bowing technique through rhythmic exercise Differentiate Tonal Center of Major, and Minor (Ionian and Aeolian modes)

2 Resources: Warm Up/Practice Exercise Sheet: Vln 1 Vln 2 Vla Vc Db G Major Scale (2 Octave arhythmic) w/suggested fingerings. Legato Exercise (Harmonic Scale with Number Notation [cannon]) Accent Exercise 3-2 clave with legato accents Spiccato Exercise 8 eighth notes per pitch Spiccato Accent Exercise 3-2 Clave Accents 8 eighth notes per pitch : > > >

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7 G Major Scale Echo My Rhythm Watch for Dynamics! Major Scale - Begin and end on "Do" (Do Re Mi Fa So La Ti Do) (Ionian) Minor Scale - Begin and end on "La" (La Ti Do Re Mi Fa So La) (Aeolian)

8 Greek Modes Solfége Syllable Ionian Do G Major Dorian Re A Phrygian Mi B Lydian Fa C Mixolydian So D Aeolian La Minor E Locrian Ti F#

9 What is "La" in the G Major Scale? Minor Scale

10 'Twas in the Moon of Wintertime Program Notes Also known as The Huron Carol, is a traditional French-Canadian tune. The lyrics, written in 1640, were originally in the Huron language and told the story of Christ's birth using the symbolism and mythology of the Huron tribe. Later on, they were translated into both French and English. This arrangement strives to capture that musical tradition. continued

11 'Twas in the Moon of Wintertime, a Huron Carol? 'Twas in the Moon of Wintertime is an arrangement for Middle School String Orchestra, with an optional Hand Drum. It was arranged by Jason W. King, and is based on an original Huron Folk Melody first notated by Father Jean de Brébeuf in the mid 1600's. Arrangement - a piece is taken and placed in a different setting Huron People - First contacted by Samuel de Champlain, the "Founder of Quebec", the Huron, or were a nation of tribes united under a common language. The Huron people were decimated by disease when Western Europeans first came to their lands, and through Cultural Diffusion, began to blend with the influx of Western European influence. Culture - Characteristic traits of heritage, and tradition Cultural Diffusion - the spread of cultural elements from one area or group of people to others by contact

Huron Carol Lyrics Huron Ehstehn yayau deh tsaun we yisus ahattonnia O na wateh wado:kwi nonnwa 'ndasqua entai ehnau sherskwa trivota nonnwa 'ndi yaun rashata Iesus Ahattonnia, Ahattonnia, Iesus

12 Huron Carol Lyrics Huron Ehstehn yayau deh tsaun we yisus ahattonnia O na wateh wado:kwi nonnwa 'ndasqua entai ehnau sherskwa trivota nonnwa 'ndi yaun rashata Iesus Ahattonnia, Ahattonnia, Iesus Ahattonnia. Ayoki onki hm-ashe eran yayeh raunnaun yauntaun kanntatya hm-deh 'ndyaun sehnsatoa ronnyaun Waria hnawakweh tond Yosehf sataunn haronnyaun Iesus Ahattonnia, Ahattonnia, Iesus Ahattonnia. Asheh kaunnta horraskwa deh ha tirri gwames Tishyaun ayau ha'ndeh ta aun hwa ashya a ha trreh aundata:kwa Tishyaun yayaun yaun n-dehta Iesus Ahattonnia, Ahattonnia, Iesus Ahattonnia. Dau yishyeh sta atyaun errdautau 'ndi Yisus avwa tateh dn-deh Tishyaun stanshi teya wennyau aha yaunna torrehntehn yataun katsyaun skehnn Iesus Ahattonnia, Ahattonnia, Iesus Ahattonnia. Eyeh kwata tehnaunnte aheh kwashyehn ayehn kiyeh kwanaun aukwayaun dehtsaun we 'ndeh adeh tarrya diskwann aunkwe yishyehr eya ke naun sta Iesus Ahattonnia, Ahattonnia, Iesus Ahattonnia English 'Twas in the moon of winter-time When all the birds had fled, That mighty Gitchi Manitou Sent angel choirs instead; Before their light the stars grew dim, And wandering hunter heard the hymn: "Jesus your King is born, Jesus is born, In excelsis gloria." Within a lodge of broken bark The tender Babe was found, A ragged robe of rabbit skin Enwrapp'd His beauty round; But as the hunter braves drew nigh, The angel song rang loud and high... "Jesus your King is born, Jesus is born, In excelsis gloria." O children of the forest free, O sons of Manitou, The Holy Child of earth and heaven Is born today for you. Come kneel before the radiant Boy Who brings you beauty, peace and joy. "Jesus your King is born, Jesus is born, In excelsis gloria." Traditional Idiophone of the Huron Culture

13 Performance Considerations (as recommended by Jason W. Krug) The opening accompaniment figure should have some weight to it, and when the melody comes in, it should float above the accompaniment. The optional hand drum should never be prominent, but rather a hypnotic undercurrent to the piece. At the slower section marked "Majestically," strive for good balance among the parts and a more lyrical sound throughout, before returning to the opening feel at the"tempo I". Make sure the cello bring out their melody at 38 and really let it sing! At 42, make sure the violins and violas echo the 'cello and basses at a softer dynamic level. When the parts start passing the melody fragments around at 53, once more emphasize a good balance in dynamic, style, and tone amongst all the parts. At the closing section marked "Fiercely," the accompaniment figure takes on the feel of the earlier drumbeats; don't let this overpower the melody, and make sure players resist the urge to rush. Also note that the very end is played without a ritardando - let the eighth notes drive clear through to the end.

14 Melody and Themes! Violin 1- Primary mm Consequent mm Variation Violin 2 - Primary Viola - 52 Cello - Consequent mm Bass - Driving and Percussive Throughout

15 3/2 Clave Accent (Vln. 1 Pedal Harmonic E) Legato Spiccato Spiccato w/ Accented Downbeats through Legato Secti *Focus during Legato - BALANCE (balance ensemble arhythmic if necessary ) Pickup to 53 (vla B) - 95 (stop if spiccato or balance is off) Dynamic and Tempo Pickup to 13 OR Top * Rhythmic Precision CLEAN ATTACK!

16 korchestra.com Practice Techniques G Major Scale - Legato.. : > > > E Minor Scale - Spiccato : > > > 4 + WITH METRONOME 100 BPM Practice your Melodies and Themes AND sections covered in Rehearsal -WITH DYNAMICS!

17 Finé.

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