Scenes of the Old West Set Type:Full Set

Scenes of the Old West Set Type:Full SetThe excitement and energy of the Old West is captured by this fresh, Coplandesque string orchestra work. Listeners will hear hints of rowdiness at the saloon, a gunfight on Main St., and cowboys peacefully riding through the beautiful scenery. A sense of joy and jubilation is conveyed at the conclusion of the work with an old fashioned hoedown.

with no accidentals

Caverns of Darkness is designed for beginning players and contains nothing harder than quarter notes

Cygnus (the Swan) = 3/4 time

Viola part doubles 2nd violin

Pull your audience into the concert from the very first number with "Intrada for Strings"

As in any good jazz solo

Transcribed from my Concert Band version published by Grand Mesa Music that received the top 100 recognition for new music by Band World magazine in 2016

memorable string orchestra production

some pizzicato

Keep in time

and students should strive to bring out this syncopation with strong accents and plenty of space between notes

mostly in 3/4 time