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Rondo a !a Mozart.

Arranged for String Orchestra and PianoBy: Frank Rodgers

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About the Composer

Frank holds two college degrees, a Bachelor of Music Education (Violin Concentration)from lndiana University School of Music and a Master of Science Degree in SchoolAdministration from Old Dominion University School of Education. ln addition, he was aprofessional violinist with the Virginia Symphony Orchestra for 30 years and continuesperforming in a chamber orchestra and string quartet. He has dedicated his writing talentsto composing pieces for beginning string orchestras that are fun, easy, and entertaining.Over 90% of his works are original and delightfully entertaining, He considers his pieces tobe thought of as "musical desserts"; pieces you do not want to overuse, but nonethelessuse appropriately.

Most of his of pieces are intentionally designed in such a way that practically all studentswill experience substantial success the first time they begin their study. Again, one mustremember the real purpose of these works is to insure the students "instant success" thevery first time they are introduced. Frank firmly believes, instant success is a greatmotivator and a huge confidence builder which will hopefully encourage them to have theconfidence and desire to accept the challenge to study works of a more scholarly nature.To keep things simple, Frank intentionally avoids using slurs as well as low and highfingers, as they tend to dramatically slow down the desired fast learning curve he hopesthe students will achieve. Once again, his main goal is to motivate, not complicate. Eachpiece has a "Foreword" section which outlines the piece and provides teaching tips andsuggestions. ln addition, each piece has a Treble Clef Viola part which can be used aseither a 2nd violin part or as a means of augmenting your viola section.

MSB Publishing is proud to carry Frank's full complement of music and looks fonrvard tohis new works.

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RONDO alaMOZARTF'ORF'WORI)

RONDO a Ia MOZART is a delightful and charming rondo within the grasp of

almost anymiddle school orchestra. It has an abundance of "Mozartian" themes, phrases,

and cadences that your students will delight in playing over and over again. As your ear may

tell you, the first two measures are very reminiscent of the well-known Mozart Clarinet Concerto

in A Major.

This piece provides your students an excellent opportunity to learn the fundamental style,

bowing, texture, and instrument pairings which make Mozart such a delight to hear and even

more so, a delight to play. Great care has been taken to provide a challenging, but not overly

challenging, experience for your students. The purpose here is to turn them "on" to Mozart, not

to turn them "off'to Mozart.

Impress upon your students that only by careful attention to dynamics and bowing styles willthey get the true 'Mozar1. experience". For example, in the beginning the cellos and basses must

use a light, but energetic "brush" stroke to propel the rhythmic and harmonic excitement while

the violins and violas announce the rondo theme in a singing legato manner. From letters D toF, there is a hint of an antiphonal effect between the lower strings and upper strings.

At letter H, the violins must master the spiccato bow stroke while the violas and cellos play a

full sounding legato phrase. At letter I, the rondo theme makes its appearance an octave

higher. From letters K to M, I placed apostrophe marks in the first violins to indicate miniaturephrase breaks. Second violins, violas, cellos, and basses must play a very light staccato

accompaniment, being ever so careful not to ovelpower the first violins. In the very last

measure, your students must observe a crucial molto ritard in order to bring out a trademark

Mozart ending, that being the retarded cadence resolution (upward resolution of a suspension)

in the first violins.

Best wishes,

Franl<,

Frank M. Rodgers

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