Professor Wigstein's Amazing Melody Machine: String Bass
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Professor Wigstein's Amazing Melody Machine: String Bass

By Richard Meyer

Grade: 2.5

Item: 00-PC-0000581_SB
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This fun and original piece for string orchestra introduces the technique of "tone painting." It depicts inventor Professor Wigstein's proud creation, a machine that plays some of the world's most famous melodies. The introduction portrays the ceremonious (and rather pompous) unveiling of the amazing machine. With four turns of its crank, the machine comes to life, grinding and churning as it prepares to produce a melody. "Ode to Joy" is heard, played pizzicato by the entire orchestra, and appropriately accompanied by generic "machine" sounds (ratchet and bell). Soon, the machine winds down, and the melody comes to a halt. Once again, the machine is cranked, and begins working at another tune; "Eine Kleine Nachtmusik" is heard. The machine winds down again, only to be cranked up a third time. The melody to Offenbach's "Can-Can" emerges. Midway through the tune, however, something goes wrong with the machine. Fragments of all three melodies are heard (in a variety of clashing keys) as the machine goes out of control, eventually exploding. A few hisses, and some dying moans are emitted. Finally, Chopin's "Funeral March" is heard as the machine plays its own death knoll, dying with a final soft hiss.
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Series: Highland/Etling String Orchestra
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 132
SKU: 00-PC-0000581_SB
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All Parts for “Professor Wigstein's Amazing Melody Machine” — String Orchestra

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Composer Richard Meyer
Grade / Level Grade: 2½
Ensemble String Orchestra
Individual Parts 6 + Score

Strings 5 parts

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2nd Violin$5.99
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Viola$5.99
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What instruments are included in “Professor Wigstein's Amazing Melody Machine”?

This String Orchestra arrangement includes 6 individual parts: 1st Violin, 2nd Violin, Viola, Cello, String Bass, 1st Percussion. A conductor score is also available separately.

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Yes. Every individual instrument part is available as a separate PDF download for $5.99. This is perfect for replacing a misplaced page or adding extra stands for your section without purchasing the complete set.

What grade level is “Professor Wigstein's Amazing Melody Machine”?

“Professor Wigstein's Amazing Melody Machine” is rated Grade: 2½, written for String Orchestra.

How many copies of each part come with the full set?

The full set includes the following quantities:

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Conductor Score 1
1st Violin 8
2nd Violin 8
Viola 5
Cello 5
String Bass 5
1st Percussion 2
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Individual parts are available as instant PDF downloads that you can print as many times as you need. The complete set (Professor Wigstein's Amazing Melody Machine: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts) includes the conductor score and all parts as PDF downloads.

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