Plainsong Variations
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Plainsong Variations is an exciting original work for guitar ensemble in four parts. As the title indicates, it is loosely patterned after the plainsong chants of the Gregorian era; however, the chant section is not borrowed from history. It is an intermediate level piece that can easily be attained by students who have had a year of instruction.
It is in the Dorian mode with a tonal center on E. The key signature has 2 sharps. Most of the melodic parts should be played in 2nd position. Students will also need to know how to play standard Em, A, D, and G chords.
The most exciting part of the piece is the inclusion of some "creative" percussive elements such as tapping the stand with a guitar pick and hitting the body of the guitar in different places.
This piece does have a singing section, so make sure your group is willing to sing out before you go live with this one.
The PDF includes a conductor's score as well as all of the student parts. The original purchaser will have license to print/copy parts for up to 30 performers. Sharing or copying digitally is strictly prohibited.
O autoru
Billy Prewitt, MA, M. Ed., has taught music on both the secondary and elementary levels. He has written music for both guitar and vocal ensembles. You may visit speaktometoday.com/b&rmusic to see his other materials and hear demonstration recordings.
