Escalator Set Type:Digital Full SetComposer David Bobrowitz, in this very entertaining work, finds a perfect way to make playing scales fun while painting a musical picture of the step saving device of the title. Both acro and pizzicato techniques are used here, along with some easy pointillistic figures. This "change of pace" piece is fun to play, fun to listen to, and has important educational value.
almost mystical soundscape using pensive harmonies and non-chord tones including an effective pedal-point
paints a vivid musical picture of how it must have felt to be headed west in a covered wagon
as well as slurs and string crossings in familiar first position
melody lines in all parts
It is a great piece to introduce the key of C major / A minor to a young string group
The music is sometimes played with the bow and sometimes plucked on the string
Based on a 12-bar blues pattern
This is an exciting new setting of three famous traditional carols - "Good King Wenceslas"
and whole notes
but the poem is attributed to Lady John Scott
slightly reminiscent of the "Finale" of Beethoven's 9th Symphony
Let this beautifully crafted march featuring unforgettable melodies and fresh-sounding harmonies by Gary Fagan serve as a total change of pace on your next string orchestra concert
