Whimsical Dance Traditional Catalonian

Whimsical Dance Traditional CatalonianComposer Timothy Broege creates a lively dance for young string orchestra that employs various placements of accents and some asymmetric meter (7 8) to create a fascinating rhythmic scenario. After a legato contrasting middle section, the piece drives to an exciting conclusion. A hint of eastern European modality adds further personality to a unique piece in the young orchestra literature.

liberal use of pointillistic technique

and to listen to

it is a perfect early concert piece for developing string orchestras

This work for advanced string orchestra begins with a haunting refrain in the violas and cellos which becomes the accompaniment for a plaintive melody featuring the first violins

Marie Antionette

pizzicato suggesting stealthy cat movement

and often surprising rhythmic values

this time back to a different bowed version

” A repeated ostinato pattern offers a great opportunity to teach developing students how to work with naturals

Legend of Sleepy Hollow is a wonderfully spooky piece that describes the haunting classic tale of the headless horseman

will add a zestful sparkle to any string program

At measure 83