商品描述

Katherine & Hugh Colledge : A Celtic Suite

Subtitle :

Four Pieces for Elementary String Orchestra with Piano Accompaniment

Description :

A Celtic Suite is part of the Simply4Strings series by renowned educational composers Katherine and Hugh Colledge. Designed specifically for young string players, this collection includes four pieces inspired by traditional Celtic melodies, arranged for flexible elementary string orchestra. The suite offers rewarding experiences for all ensemble members—even beginners—through carefully structured parts that encourage confident group performance. Optional piano accompaniment is included, and string parts are available for download. Ideal for use in classroom teaching, school performances, and early ensemble development.

Performance Tips :

Each piece emphasizes ensemble coordination, rhythmic clarity, and expressive phrasing. Encourage players to listen closely to each other, especially in passages with layered melodic lines. The piano part can be used to support harmonic grounding during rehearsals. Dynamic shaping and bowing precision will help bring out the character of each Celtic tune.

About the Composer :

Katherine Colledge and Hugh Colledge are celebrated British composers and music educators best known for their pedagogical works, including Stepping Stones, Waggon Wheels, and Shooting Stars. Their collaborative teaching approach has shaped modern string instruction, with a focus on musical enjoyment, accessibility, and foundational technique. Their Simply4Strings series expands their educational mission into ensemble playing, promoting confidence and musicality from the earliest stages.

About the Arranger :

The arrangements in this edition are by Katherine and Hugh Colledge themselves, ensuring stylistic authenticity and pedagogical suitability. Their experience in working with young ensembles informs every aspect of the orchestration, from part distribution to harmonic support.

Song List:

  1. John Rayn's Polka : 約翰・雷恩的波爾卡
  2. The Dark Island : 黑暗島
  3. The Piper O'Dundee : 鄧迪的風笛手
  4. Three Reels : 三首蘇格蘭瑞爾舞曲

Product Details:

  • Composer : Katherine Colledge, Hugh Colledge
  • Series : Simply4Strings
  • Instrumentation : Elementary String Orchestra with Piano
  • Language : English
  • Edition : Score and part, with piano accompaniment, string parts downloadable
  • Difficulty : Very Easy
  • Publisher : Boosey & Hawkes
  • Publication Year : 2025
  • Item Number : BH13952
  • ISBN : 9781784547530
  • ISMN : 9790060139529
  • UPC : —
  • Binding : Saddle-wire stitching
  • Pages : 68

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凱薩琳・柯利奇 & 休・柯利奇 : 凱爾特組曲

副標題 :

給初級弦樂團的四首凱爾特風作品，附鋼琴伴奏

內容簡介：

《凱爾特組曲》為知名教育作曲家凱薩琳與休・柯利奇共同創作，隸屬於 Simply4Strings 系列。這套組曲靈感來自凱爾特民謠，專為初學弦樂團所編寫，內容包含四首樂曲，具備靈活的合奏分部設計，初學者亦能參與演奏。樂譜中含有可選的鋼琴伴奏，弦樂部份亦可線上下載，適合學校音樂課程、團體教學與音樂會演出。

演奏提示：

每首樂曲皆注重合奏協調、節奏明確與表情詮釋。指導學生練習時應強調傾聽彼此聲部，特別是旋律與對位之間的關係。鋼琴伴奏在排練階段可作為和聲支持。透過動態控制與弓法的正確運用，能更好表現每首樂曲的凱爾特風格特性。

作曲者介紹：

凱薩琳・柯利奇與休・柯利奇為英國知名音樂教育作曲家，創作眾多深受學界好評的初學教材，如《Stepping Stones》《Waggon Wheels》《Shooting Stars》等。兩人合作多年，強調音樂學習的樂趣與扎實技巧的培養，透過 Simply4Strings 系列進一步推廣合奏訓練，幫助學生從小建立自信與樂感。

改編者介紹：

本套樂曲即由凱薩琳與休・柯利奇親自改編，充分掌握教材編配的教育性與音樂性。其編曲設計考慮學生能力與分部平衡，讓每位演奏者都能在合奏中發揮重要角色。

目錄：

  1. John Rayn's Polka : 約翰・雷恩的波爾卡
  2. The Dark Island : 黑暗島
  3. The Piper O'Dundee : 鄧迪的風笛手
  4. Three Reels : 三首蘇格蘭瑞爾舞曲

書籍詳細資料：

  • 作曲者 : 凱薩琳・柯利奇、休・柯利奇
  • 系列 : Simply4Strings
  • 樂器別 : 初級弦樂團（附鋼琴）
  • 語言 : 英文
  • 版本 : 總譜與分譜（含鋼琴伴奏），弦樂部可線上下載
  • 難易程度 : 非常初級
  • 出版社 : Boosey & Hawkes
  • 出版年份 : 2025 年
  • 商品編號 : BH13952
  • ISBN : 9781784547530
  • ISMN : 9790060139529
  • UPC : —
  • 裝訂 : 騎馬訂
  • 頁數 : 68 頁

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