Grade 2.5-3
Duration: 2’13”
Key: D minor
Instrumentation: Violin 1, Violin 2, Violin3/Viola, Cello, Bass, Piano
Cinque is a exciting introduction to 5/4 time signatures for intermediate string ensembles. The melody is fast and features a catchy tune inspired by the faster renaissance dances, such as the galliard. The use of modal harmonies in the opening section is also reflective of the Renaissance period. There is a middle section in D major which highlights the cello and bass parts with a moving pizzicato bass line. All parts, except the bass, are in 1st position with a few optional 3rd position notes in the 1st violin. A spirited piece for your string ensemble!
Neridah Oostenbroek has been teaching strings and classroom music in Brisbane for 20 years. She gained her Bachelor of Music and a Diploma of Secondary Education before later completing a Master of Philosophy in Violin Performance at the University of Queensland with Spiros Rantos. Neridah currently teaches at several schools in Brisbane and conducts workshops, camps and tutorials with school ensembles. She also freelances as a violinist with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra and Vici Strings and as a piano accompanist for music and RAD ballet exams.