Sparks, by Chris M. Bernotas - Score & Sound

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Sparks
By Chris M. Bernotas
Item: 00-46705
Series: Sound Innovations for String Orchestra
Category: String Orchestra
Format: Conductor Score & Parts
Level: 2
"Sparks" by Chris M. Bernotas will light up the concert hall with energy and excitement. A variety of textures and techniques are featured, and everyone in the string orchestra has an important role. Suited well as a concert closer or festival piece, your students will want to play this one over and over again! Correlated to Sound Innovations for String Orchestra, Book 2, level 2.
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[@LOCAL_LEE]

My index finger is dead after this

[@josselynmartinez2652]

What instrument do you play?

[@JacksonHollo]

@@josselynmartinez2652 probably violin

[@mariamlopez6815]

@@JacksonHollo Yeah cause there is a lot of first finger movement going on for 2nd violins especially, I know cause I’m playing the 2nd violin part on this piece and my index finger does get sore haha.

[@JacksonHollo]

@@mariamlopez6815 wait until you see the cello and bass part for Clocks, that’s a real pain giver

[@smjwjf5465]

Harp is pretty easy except u have to play sixteenth notes sometimes which if u don’t know is a pain on the harp

[@frootytooty2257]

i love how aggressive this is omg😍

[@georgiathxm]

I play this in my school ensemble on violin, it's so much fun!

[@vicadintea]

the violin part sounds amazing! i gotta play the bass part. i feel as if i got the short end of the stick

[@LOCAL_LEE]

Lucky ;-;

[@adworqble]

Update!! Half a year later and im starting to play this for solo and ensemble with a group of 2 violins, 2 violas,1 cello and 1 bass (me), so far the bass part is amazing I love it sm

[@Drift7271]

What grade are you in? I’m playing this with my class in 7th grade

[@eclipse_moonlight4643]

@@Drift7271same

[@Hlg2308]

Same I’m a bass and I’m trying to convince my music teacher to give the price to me even though I could just get it myself :)

[@adworqble]

@@Drift7271 im in 9th :) going into 10th!!

[@filmblox9845]

Constant in power just like a spark. Neat embodiment.

[@indominus2623]

I also have to play this, but on the bass. Pretty easy, but also fun

[@laylaaali3482]

This and That • yesss

[@mikiwibu]

I haven’t played this piece in two years but I remember the beat being very tricky, especially on violin.

[@Green_Real]

SAME 😭

[@Tempzst]

1:22 - 1:47 my favorite part

[@spoder9394]

same

[@Hlg2308]

As a bassist I love 0:32 to 0:44 and 1:52 to 2:24 I love the rhythm of it and how aggressive it is

[@zoethehorsegirl1]

Played this last year for our spring concert definitely in my top 5 prices I've played

[@zoethehorsegirl1]

This was 8th grade

[@MeepArts_]

Doing it for aco

[@Hlg2308]

I’m trying to convince my music teacher to give this to my friend group since we are all above average for skill when it comes to our instruments. Wish me luck and give me suggestions on other songs like this, thanks

[@selasidzikunu9539]

Play at 1.75x speed.

[@rdrguz4756]

Selasi Dzikunu why am I getting Megalovania vibes from this?

[@emiliamiodonski6941]

Wow, I just tried it. I'm playing this w/ one of my orchestras and cant imagine doing this at this speed...😱 now try it really slow...

[@ashtonmelendez46]

I have to play this

[@grat1as757]

Epic

[@adworqble]

I WANNA PLAY THIS SO BADLY. Im a bassist and ive been playing since 5th grade and I LOVE the bass part in this and I love how aggressive it is, Its what I love about being a bassist in energetic pieces.

[@KateMeldrum-ug6db]

I kinda regret not picking bass! The bass has the best part on this.

[@adworqble]

I KNOW RIGHT!! maybe try learning some of the easy first finger notes on bass and see how far you can get on this!! ^^@@KateMeldrum-ug6db

[@brickking1017]

I had to play a snippet of this in all region

[@adworqble]

@@brickking1017 Thats so cool! id love to do all region

[@Hlg2308]

Same I love the deep aggressive sometimes menacing voice of the bass and I’m glad I picked it. And I’m also trying to get my teacher to give me this

[@dani6651]

i ❤ this

[@zanzeperanation827]

I had to play this for my concert and my orchestra teacher picked this because of students in a town called, Sparks.

[@samisreal16]

I have to play the double bass part and I can't think of having to switch around so much

[@samisreal16]

Nvm I just sucked back then

[@sandeezcheeks9077]

@@samisreal16 LMFAO

[@adworqble]

@@samisreal16 this is so real

[@eclipse_moonlight4643]

@@samisreal16💀

[@sandraamador2459]

Could you post a score of blue fire fiddler I would appreciate it :D

[@TheFeromarcin]

2:15

[@kres0]

Playing this for my schools chamber orchestra currently 💀💀

[@JacksonHollo]

nice

[@SamuelLee-gw6wr]

This may be a future goal song for an SM save

[@enamelx]

I seem to be to only viola playing this piece, but hey! :)

[@jakey9810]

I play viola!

[@i-maxwalker3401]

I’ve been playing this at school, it’s a hard but very cool piece

[@eclipse_moonlight4643]

Thank you for telling me this, I will be talking to you in person in a couple of business days, after I find the money to go there

[@i-maxwalker3401]

Wow, that’s one way to remember I was a stupid kid

[@KateMeldrum-ug6db]

I just got done playing this at an all region concert!!

[@sakuta7237]

Same

[@Zylon-qf6mp]

Same!

[@chromaneverexisted]

SAME

[@Zylon-qf6mp]

Kate its yesh

[@googlejobs934]

ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

[@furiousmagician5912]

this song tastes like spicy chicken and is very red orange :]

[@Bisitucando]

This comment had me like: 💀💀💀

[@dani6651]

ummm yes???

[@arakidakuaya]

Yes, very red orange buddy