Smoky Mountain Lullaby Gregory B. Rudgers

Smoky Mountain Lullaby Gregory B. RudgersSmoky Mountain Lullaby is influenced by the music of Appalachia which in turn was influenced by the ballads, hymns, and fiddle music of the British Isles. To me, this piece feels like a love ballad, but evokes a love of home and country, perhaps more so than the love of another person. I envision a beautiful spring or summer evening, quietly watching the sun go down over the mountains from the front porch. This piece is a great opportunity for a young

The piano part is essential

Twinkle Little Star"

a few ritards and divisi double stops are all featured in this work

is sure to be a delightful change-of-pace work on any program

The piece opens with violin and cello solos in A major

Three great works from the height of the Renaissance period (1450-1600) are here combined in a masterful setting by Canadian arranger Coakley

"A Festive March" could work very well as a processional or recessional for graduation or other formal ceremonies

This fabulous setting will work well on a seasonal concert

or a rocking cradle

a south Texas arranger

this piece is a quintessential Medieval musical adventure

Empower your developing string orchestra students to sound advanced beyond their years with this exhilarating new composition in which both upper and lower voices shine