Contra Dance Suite (3 mvts) Set Type:Full Set

Contra Dance Suite (3 mvts) Set Type:Full Set"Contra Dance Suite" is a collection of three pieces commonly performed at dance gatherings in the Pacific Northwest. All three pieces share the same simple dance structure. In the spirit of the aural tradition, encourage all members of the orchestra to learn the melodies of these dances by ear and try playing them in unison without the printed page. Enjoy!

and strings

and will leave the audience impressed by the colors and mystery achieved by your ensemble

In this piece composed by Matt Neufeld you'll find yourself at the door of a large mansion

as well as slurs and string crossings in familiar first position

The pieces used in this arrangement include a minuet by Wolfgang composed in Salzburg

for playing chromatic slides

As in any good jazz solo

and double bass carry the "Jingle Bells" melody

There's even a solo section featuring your first chair players

this is a tonal work that always resolves its dissonances within listeners' comfort level

As the title hints

and opulent resorts