Rondo Energico Paul Jacobson

Rondo Energico Paul JacobsonContemporary harmonies and rhythms are featured in this modern sounding rondo. The musical journey this epic string works takes is a fascinating one as the various themes of the rondo alternate and mutate as the piece progresses. "Rondo Energico" is a very original work of substance, and would make an excellent piece for concert or contest as all members of the orchestra get a chance to play important melodic material.

Viola and Double Bass parts are doubled in the 2nd Violin and Cello parts respectively to allow for smaller instrumentation

The 2nd violin part can be used as a viola treble clef part

24 Celtic Duets is a collection of authentic folk tunes from Scotland and Ireland arranged for string duet using any combination of strings

dense jungles

Colonial General Nathaniel Greene and British General Lord Cornwallis covered over 250 miles across North Carolina with their armies in an attempt to reach the Dan River

Arranger Taylor has let his playful imagination run wild here to create a fun musical environment that has lots of unexpected tunes and touches popping up throughout the piece

The rhythms of the song probably stem from the Sardana

As the piece uses no bowings and only open strings

pizzicato suggesting stealthy cat movement

the light Latin percussion in this delightful easy string work composed by David Bobrowitz puts the mind of the listener or player squarely in the Southern Seas

This piece is a perfect choice for Contest as the movements are short and varied in style

composed by Lorrie Baum