Joy To the World with Vivaldi’s Gloria

Description

This setting combines Joy to the World with Vivaldi’s Gloria. Players are sure to enjoy this lively and energetic setting of the Christmas carol, Joy to the World. This arrangement is uses 1st and 3rd position for the violin melody part. The viola and cello melody parts are entirely in first position. The excerpts from Vivaldi’s Gloria are taken directly from the first violin part and  the vocal parts. This means your players will be learn Vivaldi’s original work!

The Flex Orchestra Series arrangement Joy to the World with Vivaldi’s Gloria can flex with any stringed instrument combination. These arrangements were born from a desire to have string players at different levels play together. These arrangements have a melody part in each instrument’s clef. The melody part is the same in all the instruments. There are some variations in octaves. Each instrument also has an ensemble part. Unlike the melody parts, the ensemble part is unique to the specific instrument. The piano accompaniment is the “glue” that holds it together. You can play this arrangement of Joy To the World as a string solo with piano accompaniment. Or you can create any combination of instruments. Just be sure you have the piano accompaniment. You can also have a variety of  instruments play the melody part. Then, add harmony with any of the other instruments on their ensemble part.

The melody part is the easiest part. So they are perfect for beginners. The ensemble parts are more challenging, including shifting and more string crossings. So by having this flexibility, it allows beginners to play the melody part, and intermediate players to play the harmony/ensemble part. Now all levels of string players to play together any combination. The Flex Orchestra Series is sure to be loved by your string players.