

Off to Battle & Dragon's Lair (level 1)
Double set containing two works by Michael J Stocks
Off to Battle (E minor): An exciting work with a March-like feel. Featuring differingsemiquaver patterns you can easily imagine the soldier’s marching over the battle fields!
Dragon’s Lair (D minor): Children will love this piece. Great for developing the use of low 2nd finger in your ensemble. A dramatic opening section is followed by ‘question and answer’ style melody sharing. The third section is in the style of a March, featuring staccato andlegato bowing as well as simple use of triplets. A fast final section leads to a dramatic climax.
Mozart composed over 30 violin sonatas during his lifetime. Among these works, only one sonata stands out for being entirely in a minor key. This particular sonata is known for its dark, brooding and energetic nature. It also features spiccato and martele articulations, which were crucial to the Classical style of music. This piece is appropriate for Grade 4 string orchestras.