Format: Conductor Score & Parts
Instrumentation: full (bells, timp, suscym/tamb, pno (opt), vln3)
Contributors: By Camille Saint-Saëns / arr. Michael Story
Series: Belwin Intermediate String/Full Orchestra
Level: 3
Grade: (3)
This charming transcription of the opening piece from Saint-Saens' Carnival of the Animals, has captured the grandeur of the king of the jungle. The work is both majestic and descriptive, and is a great teaching tool for marcato style and chromaticism in the cellos and basses. Sure to be a favorite of both your students and your audience! This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud. "Playable as a symphonic or strings-only work, this charming transcription of the opening of Carnival of The Animals is sure to please." -The Instrumentalist