Product Description
Stranger on the Shore was a huge hit for British clarinettist Acker Bilk back in the 60s and remains the most popular and
requested melody for that instrument. But this piece sounds good on any
instrument and this version is arranged as a duet for one Violin and one Viola.
Musicians at all levels from an easy intermediate standard
upwards will find this a popular repertoire piece for both formal and informal
concert performances, with plenty of interest and variety in both parts. The
overall performance time is around two and a half minutes. The short audio sample is from the Clarinet and Alto Saxophone version while the full length youtube performance is the version for two Clarinets.
Teachers will enjoy using this arrangement as a fun way to teach
ensemble playing and talking about tone quality. There is plenty of opportunity
for expression and a wide pitch range is used. Comparisons with the original
recording will open up opportunities to discuss vibrato and other expressive
techniques.
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