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Four Rounds in G Major for String Ensemble

The next four canons for string ensemble are in G Major. All of the rounds have one part doubled so they would be playable with only two parts. In score form, each tune also has an optional piano part for … Continue reading

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Point Contest Results 2023

Congratulations! First, Second and Third Place in each category. Piano AKaylynn 252Sebastian 127Logan 66Ignatios 66 Piano BGrace 267Charley 212Karsen 204 Piano CPhilomena 288Megan 237Reagan 217 Piano DGabriel 366Joe 310Margie 222 Piano EKate 455Rori 312Mia 298 Piano FBingan 1,972Andrew 700Jacob 652 … Continue reading

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Amazing Grace Duets

A new duet arrangement of Amazing Grace is available as a digital download. There is a version for two violins or treble clef instruments. A second version is in alto clef for violists. The third set is for cello or … Continue reading

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The Cat’s Meow for String Orchestra

Beginning shifting has never been more fun! This canon for string ensemble with optional piano is in the key of C.  All the parts get to glissando as the cat meows. Listen to The Cat’s Meow in this video. Get … Continue reading

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Elf’s Dance

The Elf’s Dance is a lively canon for strings and optional piano. The violin and viola part double for smaller ensembles. The sheet music is available here. Minimum of two players are required. Listen to the Elf’s Dance in this … Continue reading

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Penguin Party, C Major Round in 5/4

For Point Contest learn the Penguin Party. Download your music and use the appropriate clef. Piano A, B, C, D: 5 points for each hand Piano E, F: 10 points as written hands together Violins and Violas: 5 points, 10 … Continue reading

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A Year of Folk Tunes for Strings

A systematic way to approach learning all 12 keys, A Year of Folk Tunes for Violin, A Year of Folk Tunes for Viola and A Year of Folk Tunes for Cello are now available. Each month has scales, arpeggios and … Continue reading

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March of the Elephant, C Major Round

March of the Elephant is a canon in C. Listen to it here. For Point Contest learn the March of the Elephant. Download your music and use the appropriate clef. Piano A, B, C, D, E, F: 5 points, 10 … Continue reading

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Point Contest

Point Contest begins tomorrow! For six weeks, starting January 1st, students compete for trophies.  Each student earns musical points during the lesson. Do you need a copy of the rules or a listening chart? Listening Chart Contest Rules

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Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy Winter Recital Photos

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