American Folk Trilogy Set Type:Score

American Folk Trilogy Set Type:ScoreThis imaginatively constructed arrangement of three American folk tunes has optional EZ parts for all instruments, making it ideal for a festival setting of mixed ability groups. Master arranger Lorrie Baum has infused this combination of "Turkey in the Straw", "Camptown Races", and "Shortnin' Bread" with many original touches, making it a rewarding choice for many different concert and festival settings.

and everyone in the orchestra plays melodic material

Care should be taken not to make the notes too short and choppy

full bows and exaggerate the accents and crescendos

"Jolly Old St

is a versatile medley of three secular holiday songs

The composer's setting beautifully captures the deep emotions of the tragic song

a British composer

yet playable by first year players

"Like a kid in a candy shop"

but he does not

and every section gets a piece of the jaunty tune

and step inside the ballroom