Jarvela, Four Little Pieces (Grade 0.5)

Four Little Pieces for String Orchestra, composed by Timothy Jarvela.

Contents:

• Curtain Raiser 
• Little Belle's Waltz
• Back Street Boogie 
• Cowboy Lane

This delightful suite is aimed at young players in the very early stages of learning. Each of the Four Litlle Pieces has been carefully crafted using a limited palatte of notes, and are played mostly in unison. At the same time plenty of musical interest is present in the piano part, ensuring that your students' earliest performances will be memorable experiences for player and audience alike. Four Little Pieces includes a CD with multi-speed piano accompaniments for rehersals and when a pianist is unavailable. The violin, viola and cello parts can all be performed individually as solo pieces.

Instrumentation: Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass and Piano

Duration: 6.00 (total)

Keys: D major, A major

Grade: 0.5-1