Blue Sky Basin Claude Debussy

Blue Sky Basin Claude DebussyProfessional bluegrass performer, Reiner, has contributed this stunning quasi bluegrass work to the string orchestra repertoire, and advanced groups will have a blast tackling this one! Optional techniques in this work that will enhance your students virtuosity include "chopping" in the cello part and an improvised solo violin part. A written out solo violin part is also included.

and the theme representing this love appears in all five movements

Mozart chose to use this same note sequence as the starting point in his exciting last movement of his final symphony

should be played with energy and in a lively dance style throughout

gets its name from The West Highland Railway in Scotland that goes from the city of Glasgow north to the beautiful and scenic highlands

Engage your students on this thoughtful musical experience that will elevate their musicality to higher planes than is the norm at this easier grade level

limited range

while upper strings deliver bold themes and sizzling melodies

depicting a hero or heroine bravely heading into battle

the music invites performers and audiences to become part of the journey

This three movement work is a musical portrait of the Happy Jack Ranch

Schubert composed the small sonata in March 1816

or as a festival selection