Caribbean Flavors American Folk Song

Caribbean Flavors American Folk SongCaribbean Flavors will sound best when players pay close alention to articulations. Be sure to keep the eighth notes and staccato quarter notes short and separated but encourage students to use plenty of bow and a more legato stroke in the slurred melodies. The rhythmic passages can be taught by ear and students should be successful as they are repeated throughout the piece. If you have a small bass section, a few cello players could easily play the

A huge crescendo and energetic up-bow on the last note will bring the work to an exciting conclusion

" this musical labyrinth composed by Vance Zuehlsdorff is perfect theme music for such a scenario

"La Culebra" is a traditional Mexican folk dance that depicts a story of a group of men working in the fields

and form of Bill Monroe's Jerusalem Ridge

The gentle melody begins in the first violins and gradually develops through changing textures and harmonies

The courage it takes to wake up and go to school when you’re not feeling well and take the test anyway

and spun around

Written by Susan Day as a surprise gift for her close friend's wedding

is an uplifting jazzy arrangement of the beloved African American spiritual “This Little Light of Mine”

Enjoy this quest for truly moving musical moments with your students and audience

Wisconsin string teacher Siegler has created an intriguing and engaging work for young strings

with SA chorus and piano