Two-note slurs and dotted quarter note rhythms are introduced to your first year orchestra in this delightful rondo. Basses will use half position while the notes of the D major scale are reinforced. Useful for the end of the year concert to show off all
The perfect solo for a middle school bass player looking for fun. A lyric Air provides an opportunity to develop a full sound and vibrato, while the Romp focuses on shifting and articulation.
Bud Woodruff's clever work is an E minor romp that uses two-note slurs with a variety of other articulations. It also highlights use of the 4th finger and uses some 2nd position for celli.
Alternating between G and D major, this light dance incorporates dotted rhythms. All players use hooked bowings and gets to play the melody all except bass stay in 1st position. Upper strings alternate between high and low 2's.
This clever work is an E minor romp using two-note slurs with a variety of other articulations. It also highlights use of the fourth finger and uses some second position for the cello section.