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Orchestra violin 1, violin 2, violin 3, viola, cello, bass - Grade 2.5 SKU: CF.YAS214F Composed by Liam Ramsey-White. Carl Fischer Young String Orchestra Series. Full score. 8 pages. Carl Fischer Music #YAS214F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.YAS214F). ISBN 9781491160749. UPC: 680160919345.The Sea of Stars is a popular tourist destination on the island of Vaadhoo in the Maldives. Special phytoplankton called dinoflagellates turn blue when disturbed, a process called bioluminenscence. As the waves break and crash against the shore, the water turns a sparkling blue, as if the stars are being reflected in the water. The opening of this piece imitates the shimmering water as a nostalgic tune is presented by a solo cello over delicate harmonics and tremolo. As the music swells and accelerates, the flowing theme is passed around the orchestra until a final climactic statement brings back the opening material. The piece ends as quietly and magically as it started. About Carl Fischer Young String Orchestra SeriesThis series of Grade 2/Grade 2.5 pieces is designed for second and third year ensembles. The pieces in this series are characterized by:--Occasionally extending to third position--Keys carefully considered for appropriate difficulty--Addition of separate 2nd violin and viola parts--Viola T.C. part included--Increase in independence of parts over beginning levels