Sparks: Piano Accompaniment Sheet Music Preview

Sparks: Piano Accompaniment

By Chris M. Bernotas

Grade: 2

Item: 00-PC-0017840_K

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$5.99
Description
"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. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
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Series: Sound Innovations for String Orchestra
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 156
SKU: 00-PC-0017840_K
Complete Instrumentation

All Parts for “Sparks” — String Orchestra

You're viewing the Piano Accompaniment part for Sparks by Chris M. Bernotas . Below is the work's full instrumentation — every individual part is available as a PDF download, or get the complete conductor score and parts as a set.

Need the whole chart? The Conductor Score & Parts includes the score plus all 11 parts (quantities vary by section). Buying a full ensemble is cheaper as a set than part-by-part.
Composer Chris M. Bernotas
Grade / Level Grade: 2
Ensemble String Orchestra
Individual Parts 11 + Score

Other 2 parts

Piano Accompaniment$5.99
Individual part · PDF You're viewing this part
Bass Educational Pack$5.99
Individual part · PDF

Frequently asked questions

What instruments are included in “Sparks”?

This String Orchestra arrangement includes 11 individual parts: 1st Violin, 2nd Violin, 3rd Violin (Viola [TC]), Viola, Cello, String Bass, Violin Educational Pack, Viola Educational Pack, Cello Educational Pack, Piano Accompaniment, Bass Educational Pack. A conductor score is also available separately.

Can I buy a single instrument part instead of the full set?

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 “Sparks”?

“Sparks” is rated Grade: 2, written for String Orchestra.

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

The full set includes the following quantities:

Part Copies
Conductor Score 1
1st Violin 8
2nd Violin 8
3rd Violin (Viola [TC]) 3
Viola 5
Cello 5
String Bass 5
Violin Educational Pack 1
Viola Educational Pack 1
Cello Educational Pack 1
Piano Accompaniment 1
Bass Educational Pack 1
How are the parts delivered?

Individual parts are available as instant PDF downloads that you can print as many times as you need. The complete set (Sparks: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts) includes the conductor score and all parts as PDF downloads.

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Messages About This Piece from Our Community

Real reactions from the players, directors & students who love Sparks.

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@LOCAL_LEE YouTube

My index finger is dead after this

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@eclIiiipze YouTube

Update!! Half a year later and I'm 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

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@indominus2623 YouTube

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

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@jonnellcouch6922 YouTube

I'm viola and my arm hurts so bad after this song but u know the whole song and I don't mess up

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@amberbarries YouTube

This is my music for Bach/Beethoven region and I'm so happy that they picked something so energetic.

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@Xx_ignis YouTube

I just got this piece for my class and I've never pizzed this much at once my finger's dying 😢

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@zanzeperanation827 YouTube

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

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@zoethehorsegirl1 YouTube

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

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@eclIiiipze YouTube

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

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@i-maxwalker3401 YouTube

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

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@KateMeldrum-ug6db YouTube

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

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