Rondo-Finale from Oktett (Hob. X: 12) Set Type:Full Set

Rondo-Finale from Oktett (Hob. X: 12) Set Type:Full SetThis classic work was adapted extracted from a larger scored work that Joseph Haydn wrote while in the service of Prince Nicholas Esterhazy. The original work contained a number of wind parts that in this arrangement have been excluded, but this fine arrangement works beautifully nonetheless as a string only work. Playing the "Rondo Finale" will introduce your students to the well proportioned pleasures of Classical music, as well as the Rondo form.

This fiery Russian Dance

A Triumphal Entry is a great introduction to polyphonic textures

a short violin solo toward the end

Students should keep a steady pulse

this melodic piece spreads the wealth among the different sections of the orchestra

The composition Hocket In Your Pocket uses the concept of hocket throughout the work in an entertaining way to reinforce counting and listening between sections of the orchestra

Finally (bar 96) the earth stops trembling and we're left with a feeling of sadness over the devastation

now to conclude the musical journey in a satisfying major key

The third variation is a slow waltz featuring the second violins and violas

Florence Price (1887-1953)

the arranger gives us an energetic version of the song "Hanukah"

slightly reminiscent of the "Finale" of Beethoven's 9th Symphony