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Third Gear was composed as an accessible and fun way for all sections to
  become acclimated with playing in third position on their instrument. The
  inclusion of a drone string in several sections is intended to help with
  tuning while playing in these extended positions. The sliding glissando
  figure in the opening is intended to help students comfortably settle in to
  third position. All sections get a chance to play melodic hooks that I hope
  performers will find to be catchy and fun to play.
    
    
    
    Do you have some students not quite ready to shift to Third Gear?
  Additional "First Gear" part set is included for each instrument
  making this piece great for mixed-level ensembles. These parts stay in first
  position for violin, viola, and cello while requiring only basic G String 3rd
  Position on the Bass. Some rhythms are also simplified. 
    
    
    
    The piece only has one violin part to simplify the instruction of shifting
  strategies. The optional violin 2 part is simply a treble clef viola part.

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<p>Get ready to shift - to <em>Third Gear!</em> For string orchestra, with accessible easier flex parts ("first gear") for less experienced players and mixed-level ensembles. This work is a fun and accessible way for all sections to become acclimated to playing in third position on their instrument. The inclusion of a drone string in several sections is intended to help with tuning while playing in these extended positions. The sliding glissando figure in the opening is intended to help students comfortably settle in to third position. All sections get a chance to play melodic hooks that performers will find to be catchy and fun to play. The "first gear" parts stay in first position for violin, viola, and cello, while requiring only basic G-string third position on bass. Some rhythms are also simplified. The piece only has one violin part to simplify the instruction of shifting strategies. The optional violin 2 part is simply a treble-clef viola part.</p>

String Orchestra Score & Parts

Inspired by an eclectic mix of influences, Native Flair explores a
  variety of modal flavors as well as some rapid complex meter changes.
  However, the groove of the piece will make the work accessible by your
  advancing orchestra. 
    
    
    
    The influences range from the early 20th century driving rhythms of Bartok
  and Stravinsky to more modern hard rock stylings while imagining it all set
  upon imagined ancient tribal melodies.
    
    
    
    The optional but highly recommended percussion parts offer a chance to
  feature this section and really make the piece a show stopper.

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