Rise of Rome, The (String Orchestra Gr. 3)

Venture back in time to the mighty Roman Empire in this sweeping new epic for string orchestra. Every section of the orchestra is featured as grandiose main themes are juxtaposed against soaring backgrounds to create unforgettable music you might find in a blockbuster gladiator movie soundtrack. This is a great piece to focus on concepts such as accidentals, col legno, pizzicato, and bow lifts with your students (as well as optional third position for first violins). Including an optional but important concert bass drum part which enhances the overall musical experience, this rousing composition will be a favorite of your students and audiences alike!

Genre: String Orchestra | # of Players: 8-8-5-5-5
Series: Emerald Orchestra Series
Level: 3 | Duration: 3:45

Instrumentation
Conductor's Score (8.5"x11" booklet)

Violin I
Violin II
Viola
Cello
Bass

Program Notes
I wanted to create an epic piece of music for orchestra students that would evoke images of gladiators, centurions, and emperors addressing roaring throngs of crowds at the Roman Coliseum. This piece is a great way to reinforce with students concepts such as accidentals (especially B-flats), third position, major vs. minor, bow lifts, and col legno, while performing something that sounds like it came right out of a cinematic masterpiece.

– Bryan Sanguinito