If you’re looking for something “playfully extraterrestrial” for your next orchestra concert, Cafe Mars is just the piece for you. A 7/4 jazz inspired walking bass forms the foundation for “interstellar jazzy riffs” in the beginning and the end.
Use of extended techniques create many great sound textures that reach beyond the traditional. A driving middle section with featured improvised solos for your hot shot players creates lots of drama.
The technical demands could easily be handled by intermediate players. Overall, a fun piece of music! - Duane Padilla, Punahou Music School and Chaminade University
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Title: Cafe Mars
Composer/arranger: Martha Mooke/Randolph Hudson, arr. by Martha Mooke (2019)
Publisher: Vener Music Publishing (ASCAP)
Publisher's suggested grade level: 4+ (Advanced Middle School; High School; College/University)
Price: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts $40
Duration: ca. 7”
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Martha Mooke New York, New York
Acclaimed for her electrifying performances and compositions, pioneering electro-acoustic violist, Martha Mooke is highly regarded for her artistry, educational programs and music advocacy. She transcends musical boundaries, enhancing classical training with extended techniques, technology and improvisation. ... more
