

This tender and enduring traditional English melody is arranged to help your students learn to be independent in their parts, to be comfortable in A minor and C major, and to refine their legato technique, slurs and dotted rhythms. A bittersweet beauty with a wealth of teaching and musical opportunities! (1.00)
Composer: Neridah Oostenbroek
Publisher: FJH Music Company
Series: FJH Developing Strings
Stock Code: ST6472
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)
Inspired by an incredible display of stars the composer experienced in Hawaii, this piece portrays the ponderous and expansive beauty of the night sky. Broad, sustained notes make extensive use of full bows, ideal for reinforcing bow control and purity of tone. A stunning work with gorgeous harmonies and colors sure to charm your audience. (3:45)
Voyage of the Dragon Armada (The Maritime Expeditions of Zheng He) by Loest (FJH)