By Carrie Lane Gruselle
Meet the ultimate fusion of fun styles with this vivacious work that combines the enthusiasm of a sailing crew with the lively dance rhythms in fiddle music! The infectious tune immediately grabs the listener as the music weaves through a series of texture changes. Delightful and fun, and all at an arrr-legro tempo! (2:00)
Carrie Lane Gruselle is a native of Stevens Point, Wisconsin. She received a Bachelor of Music Education degree from the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire, and a Master of Music Education degree, Suzuki Emphasis, from the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point. Ms. Gruselle currently teaches elementary and middle level strings for the Appleton Area School District in Appleton, Wisconsin, and teaches for the Lawrence University Academy of Music. Her arrangements and compositions for beginning and developing string players have been performed across the nation and in Australia.
Queenslanders will likely appreciate this fresh and cheerful "winter" piece from Florida, sure to bring some cheer to your audience. Optional percussion parts pair with tuneful melodies to give this work a unique charm that is both engaging and challenging. A perfect addition to your winter concert! (2:00)
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)
In a world of sorcerers, magic, elven warriors, and fantastical creatures, anything is possible. This musical adventure continues the story from Thomas's popular Land of Dragons. In this chapter, a lively band of warriors join the quest. The music includes fierce rhythmic interplay, syncopation, and soaring melodies. A solo ocarina (optional violin or flute) and a lively percussion section add to the cinema-style orchestration. An entrancing addition to your concert program! (3:30)
Allegro Moderato (Symph. No. 29) For String Orchestra (by Robert D. McCashin, Gr 4)
