Edge of Winter Adventurous

Edge of Winter AdventurousEdge of Winter is an enthralling piece from start to finish! A slow reflective opening contrasts with more energetic later sections, keeping players engaged throughout. The lyrical beginning portrays the quiet calm after all the leaves of Autumn have fallen, and winter is "on the cusp" in the cold north. Next an uplifting fast section depicts the excitement of winter's first arrival, that first fresh snow is so welcome! But follows an intensely dark

shifting for violin I and polyphonic textures over long crescendos to easily create a sound that is mature and sophisticated

this arrangement by Jason Krug of a well-known spiritual builds in power and emotion with each successive verse

dynamic contrast and optional tambourine keep the Festival of Lights lively from start to finish

"Danza Oscura" (Dark Dance) is a work for string orchestra that is intended to evoke the feel of a seductive dance

and 8th notes throughout the piece

Have fun with it

The elves come out to party through the night

Listen for the conflict in the more dissonant elements of harmony and rhythms

Master arranger Lorrie Baum has infused this combination of "Turkey in the Straw"

Maria Anna (known as 'Nannerl')

and includes a short cadenza for solo violin

With easy rhythms