Processional Ion Ivanovici

Processional Ion IvanoviciHere is a versatile work that you can use as a stirring opener. It is also a perfect fit for any ceremony as a processional or recessional. Put those drums and wind instruments away and utilize your string orchestra to handle the ceremonial event. If played as a concert work the "Processional" runs three minutes. By following the composers performance suggestions, it can be repeated many times to allow the graduates to file in. Either way it will be a

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Dusty Bridge Blues was inspired by the common experience every string player has after “Whoops

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however many of these styles are a fusion of West African traditions and tribal music

These three works create a superb set of short movements

This masterful compilation is a perfect for exposing your students to the joys of playing Baroque music

The key has been changed to D major for ease of fingerings

Working with two principal motives

and of course the above-mentioned frog guiro

and the piece can be performed as a full suite or as single movements

A chirping three note figure fits antiphonally among the upper strings before taking off into an extended melody for the viola and cello

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