Let it Shine! Blues

Let it Shine! BluesLet it Shine! is an uplifting jazzy arrangement of the beloved African American spiritual This Little Light of Mine. The swing style and optional piano and drum set gives this classic tune a wonderful fresh new spirit! All sections of the orchestra play the melody and the interplay between upper and lower strings during the contrasting middle section keeps everyone busy and engaged. Your students and audience will be tapping their toes and swinging

Explore themes of perseverance

) This lovely-sounding instrument consists of a series of metal tines above either a piece of wood or a hollow resonating chamber

which tells the story of various episodes in the life of a troubled artist who poisons himself with opium

As a teaching tool

This gorgeous string work would be appropriate for any concert

the other brighter and more lyrical

the rosin dust flies fast and furious during rehearsal and piles up underneath the bridge…and “oh no

and perfect for any concert or festival occasion

It is based on a familiar old joke: “When it is raining cats and dogs

including B Phrygian

and 2 note slurs

has captured the essence of Bartok's east-European style in an arrangement playable by less-experienced string players