'The Showcase Gallery' for String Orchestra

This is my first piece for string orchestra. It was recorded in my university on the 7th of March.

This was one of the takes I filmed from the 4 hour session. Sadly I didn't get the best one, but the players did pretty well in this, take 4. It's also my first time conducting a string orchestra, so any tips from experienced conductors are welcomed.

The orchestra format was:

6 - 1st Violins
5 - 2nd Violins
2 - Violas (one cancelled on me :-( )
2 - 1st Celli
2 - 2nd Celli
1 - Double Bass

Please Rate and Comment.

Enjoy!

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[tlick]

The beginning is absolutely breathtaking! Beautiful harmonic progressions! Excellent job!!! Can I hear the other version without the distorted audio?

[tommyk77]

@tlick

Thanks! Yes, I've uploaded the high quality version with sheet music. It's on my channel

[OrchestrationOnline]

For a first piece for strings, this is quite good. No, really. Just wondering about a couple of things. Why did you let that guy wear a paper hat? It must have been hard for him to see your cues. Also, you must have put a huge amount of effort into this piece. For all that you did to get it ready, you should have recorded it with a better microphone. Even a simple stereo mic plugged into a laptop would have been better than the minicam mic.

All that pickiness aside, great work!

[tommyk77]

Yes, the orchestra made hats in the break, so my principal violist decided to wear his during the recording. He's mind-bogglingly talented so I wasn't too fussed.

I actually have the complete takes, including the final edited mix, so I could have synchronised take 4 with this video. Maybe I'll do that next time.

Thanks very much for your criticism. I've accepted your friend request.

[OrchestrationOnline]

Tommy - what's the chance of you reposting this clip as your edited audio mix, plus score samples or other still frames? It really deserves better, and so do you.

[tommyk77]

I've been meaning to do just that! I'll upload it tomorrow night hopefully. I'll email you when it's up too

[Rushmad55]

Bravo Maestro from your Warrington Fan Club!

[LKLNinja]

Yeh Spirited Away is one of the best films I've watched, mainly for the music.

[LKLNinja]

such a fantastic peice, love it

[admentlore]

Of course, who doesn't like Spirited Away.lol