Country Mile StoryThis set of variations from Colorado composer, Bob Latchaw, evokes a walk up a mountain road. From its simple sounding opening with hints of folk music and a Coplandesque harmonic style, the piece progresses through an inspiring variety of settings evocative of a series of Rocky Mountain vistas. The simplicity of the opening is brought back to end this extremely fun to play string work.
this masterful and inherently playable arrangement is perfectly suited for a holiday concert
"La Cucaracha (the Cockroach)" is a traditional and probably very old Mexican Folk Song
A viola TC as an alternative to a viola part is included
The ultimate mashup of Pachelbel's Canon in D and Tchaikovsky's bombastic 1812 Overture is engaging for students and audiences
Starting with a catchy pizzicato melody reminiscent of a ticking clock
mysterious world of giants
These variations are based on the melody found in the first movement of his "Peccadilles Importunes" ("Annoying Offenses") of 1913
Aubrey Sacco
in which every section of your group plays a melody
Third position notes in the first violin are cued an octave lower for less experienced players
soar over an energetic pizzicato accompaniment with a life of its own in this brief and adventurous scherzo
and this arrangement by Jorge Vargas presents a good opportunity for string orchestras to play authentic Mariachi music
