Denney, Fall River Road for String Orchestra Grade 0.5 (FJH)

Raindrop Serenade for String Orchestra (Grade 1) by Lauren Bernofsky

Composer English Folk Song

Arranger Morgan Denney

Publisher FJH Music Company

Series FJH Developing Strings

Stock Code ST6483

Hopak! by William Owens Grade 2.5

Feature a guest artist or star student in this piece that includes an advanced level violin solo along with a more approachable solo for the younger, yet ambitious student. Well within the technical grasp of young orchestras, the music is designed to allow the soloist to display both technique and lyricism as the piece moves through a series of "diversions" held together by a common theme. Inspiring for your students and your audience! (4:30)

The vivid imagery of "little critters" scurrying about at night inspires the melodic lines and creative harmonies used throughout this programmatic work. Beginning soft and mischievous, the music builds as new critters join the fun in a playful dialogue. The harmonic language moves between moments of pleasant consonance and slight dissonance (because as we all know, some people love little critters and some people are terrified of them!). A highly imaginative, playable work! (Grade 1, Dur 2:15)