STRING AND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
OVERTURE TO AN ENDLESS SUMMER - Intermediate to Advanced Symphony Orchestra
Whilst summer will mean different things to different people all over the world, I hope the positivity and child-like playfulness of Overture to an Endless summer will resonate with players and audience alike. Available from mattklohs.com.
TWILIGHT WONDERMENT - Intermediate to Advanced Symphony Orchestra
Commissioned and composed for the 2022 Riverina Conservatorium Christmas Concert, this work portrays the excitement in anticipation and arrival at a big event in the local memorial gardens. As darkness approaches, there is a moment of stillness and wonderment absorbed into the delicate magic of the sparkling fairy-light laden tree in the middle of the park, before being drawn back into the evening’s festivities. Available from mattklohs.com.
A CHRISTMAS GREETING Op. 52 - Intermediate to Advanced Symphony Orchestra
This delightful work by Edward Elgar has been thoughtfully orchestrated by Kara, and is aimed at intermediate level ensembles. The passionately pastoral introduction section leads into a joyful 6/8 section featuring the two trumpets and a cheeky quote from Handel’s ‘Messiah’. This work is a lovely addition to any program, and not just for Christmas time! Available from sheetmusicdirect or sheetmusicplus. Contact Kara directly if in Australia.
FANTASY (Fantasia) ON TWO WELL-KNOWN CHRISTMAS CAROLS - Intermediate to Advanced Symphony Orchestra
Originally published as an Organ Solo by John Ebenezer West in 1917, Kara has thoughtfully reimagined this work for orchestra (including percussion) to engage West’s clever arrangement of The First Novel and Good King Wenceslas with a whole new audience. Available from sheetmusicdirect or sheetmusicplus. Contact Kara directly if in Australia.
THE ASH GROVE - Intermediate String Orchestra
This lovely arrangement of a Welsh traditional tune is very approachable for younger string orchestras and community groups alike, the tune is well known and loved around the world, and this work will make a fine addition to any festival program or concert for your intermediate level group. Available from mattklohs.com.
TANGOLISCIOUS - Intermediate String Orchestra
This traditional style Tango originally composed for Wind Ensemble is an entertaining and enjoyable addition to any string orchestra repertoire. Available from mattklohs.com.
BIN CHICKEN BALLET - Intermediate String Orchestra
The idea for Bin Chicken Ballet presented itself sitting in a restaurant outdoor area as the patrons having lunch were unwittingly entertained by two pairs of 'un-pretty' bald-black-scaly headed, beady-eyed, dirty looking Australian White Ibis with elongated bony black-skinned legs performing what seemed to be an ungainly (and rather raucous) courting dance of sorts - the rear of each pair squawking at and pecking at the other in tandem they performed a circuitous ritual around the paved street in front of the restaurant in the middle of Sydney's Kings Cross. Particularly apt for any outdoor concert - this orchestration of the wind ensemble work by Kara will be a hit with the strings players! Available from mattklohs.com.
PAINT BOX - Novice to Advanced String Orchestra
Reflecting the thick, viscous quality of oil paint this suite explores accessible extended harmonic texture without the technical, rhythmical and range demands of higher-graded works, Paint Box is an interesting addition to any String Ensemble's repertoire. This composition can be performed as individual movements (colours) or as a whole suite (major work), and the movements may also be performed in any order. More accomplished ensembles will enjoy the nuanced aspects to musically bring the colours to life. Available from mattklohs.com.