More String Time Joggers Double Bass Part For String Ensemble

More String Time Joggers by Kathy Blackwell and David Blackwell (Oxford University Press)

17 pieces for flexible ensemble

Double bass book

String Time Ensembles

• 17 fun and characterful ensemble pieces, arranged in suites for concert performance
• Flexible scoring for violin, viola, cello, and double bass with piano or CD accompaniment - from duets in any combination to large ensembles
• The level corresponds to the Joggers books for violin, viola, and cello - part 1 uses all fingers in the pattern 0-1-23-4 for violin and viola, and 0-1-34 for cello; part 2 is slightly easier, using mostly open strings and first fingers
• Teacher's book with score, including piano part, notes on the pieces, and a CD with performances and backing tracks for all pieces
• Pupil books for violin, viola, cello, and double bass with lively illustrations
• MP3s and additional material available to download from a Companion Website

Contents

Space Suite
i. March of the astronauts
ii. Lost in space
iii. Return to Earth
Travel Suite
i. Riding my bike!
ii. Sailing home
iii. We're all going on an aeroplane!
Globe-trotting Suite
i. Japanese celebration (Mura matsuri)
ii. African song (Mweya m'tsvene)
iii. American adventure
Theme Park Suite
i. Ghost train
ii. Big Wheel waltz
iii. Rock 'n' rollercoaster
Extras
Ev'ry time
Slovenian folk song
Rounds
i. Carnival time
ii. Lotus flower
iii. Chase!