Your students will have a great time with this rollicking new composition from Eric Davis. It is also a fantastic way to reinforce eighth-quarter-eighth syncopation. Your whole ensemble will be all stars with this fun-filled piece.
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Perfect for spring concerts, this piece demonstrates both pizzicato and arco playing, and offers a chance to achieve dynamic contrast between the P and MF sections. Educationally sound, fun to play, fun to listen to, it’s just a perfect way to celebrate the…
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The driving rhythm and bold E minor harmony of the opening section contrasts beautifully with the lyrical and sweeping B section. The main theme returns to lead to a dramatic ending. Great for showing off the dynamic reaches of your Orchestra.
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Perilous - full of danger or risk. This describes the type of piece composer Larry Clark has created for the youngest of string players. The piece uses only the first 6 notes of the D major scale but it is aggressive and energetic. Students will enjoy the…
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Riu, Riu, Chiu is one of the most well-known pieces from the Renaissance and has become a staple of holiday programming. The composition is in Dorian mode, so it could serve as a good introduction to music that isn’t in a major key.
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Janelle Zook Cunalata provides us with a charming piece for the youngest of students using only the first 6 notes of the D scale. She pulls from her experience as a music educator to create a piece that will give students a sense of success right from the…
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