Star Variations Set Type:Digital Full Set

Star Variations Set Type:Digital Full SetVirtuoso arranger David Bobrowitz brings a very original approach in this set of variations on the immortal "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star". Starting with a fragmented mysterioso version of the tune as an introduction, Bobrowitz visits a number of key centers, modes, and styles in always surprising fashion in this quirky and humorous musical setting that will be a delight for your players and audience. Sheer musical fun!

This fun and mysterious minor waltz portrays a sense of taking a chance on something new or unknown

flowing eighth note lines in the inner voices frame and elevate the lofty sustained melody

has created the quintessential "Celito Lindo"

gets its name from The West Highland Railway in Scotland that goes from the city of Glasgow north to the beautiful and scenic highlands

the mixed-meter rhythms have a natural feel and flow that your students should pick up on and be comfortable with almost immediately

climactic moment

rich harmonies

dilated and superimposed on itself as a sort of bimodality

The recurrent sweeping counter-lines in the viola and cello reflect the swelling tears

Arranger Bobrowitz has made a very playable string orchestra version of two sections of this masterwork

the major melody returns

Viola doubles 2nd violin