English Rondo Traditional

English Rondo Traditional"English Rondo" is written in the style of a bouree, a type of dance from the Baroque tradition that is felt "in two" and features frequent quarter note pickups in the melody. This is contrasted with a more lyrical theme inspired by English folk ballads. The entire piece is written in a modified rondo "A B A C B A C" form. This piece will challenge and engage your students with a fresh experience playing a Rondo.

French composer Eric Satie was an eccentric but important musical figure in early 20th century music

As they are working

but specifically

This beautiful Scottish ballad commemorates the Rowan Tree

A middle section encourages students to develop their more lyrical playing

Here is a catchy Latin style number with a memorable melody that is supported by a fun

The composer's setting beautifully captures the deep emotions of the tragic song

seeks to capture the emotions of flight in a supercharged jet plane: excitement at takeoff

The haunting melody

In this wonderfully evocative piece of music

accented Es in the cellos

a rush of anything (emotion)