George Speckert has once again created a collection of easy pieces which are fun to perform and sound attractive. The duets are comfortable to play have an authentic jazz feel to them and are full of nuances; musicians and teachers will enjoy them as much as the listener. Marked rhythms and distinctive melodies give the pieces that special something.From the contents?The Entertainer? (Scott Joplin) ?Nobody Knows the Trouble I?ve Seen? (trad.) ?When the Saints Go Marching In? (trad.) ?St. Louis Blues? (W. C. Handy) ?Tiger Rag? (Hold that Tiger) (Nick la Rocca) ?New Orleans? (Newton Alexander) and original compositions by George SpeckertTheauthorGeorge Speckert is renowned for his easy yet sonorous arrangements for mixed string ensembles. He is a composer author and teacher for multi-media production and e-learning.

These 30 easy level (grade 2) string trios from the masters arranged by Rubank legends Harvey Whistler and Herman Hummel are the ultimate way to introduce your youngest players to ensemble playing. Songs average 30-40 measureslong with optional repeats to create a longer piece at your discretion. Includes a treasure trove of titles:Abendlied (Schumann) ? Allegro from Der Freischutz (Weber) ? Ave Verum (Mozart) ? Carnivalof Venice ? Chanson Triste (Tchaikovsky) ? Cielito Lindo ? Country Dance (Beethoven) ? Liebestraum (Liszt) ? Drink to Me Only with Thine Eyes ? New World Symphony Excerpts (Dvorak) ? Jesu Joy ofMan's Desiring (students play the melody not the triplet pattern) ? Jolly Coppersmith ? Melody for Strings (Rubinstein) ? Men of Harlech ? Menuet from Symphony No. 7 (Haydn) ? Procession (Handel) ?Theme from Fantasie Impromptu (Chopin) ? Rondo (Schubert) ? Theme from Symphony No. 1 (Brahms) ? Vienna Life (Strauss) ? Volga Boatman ? Waltz from HMS Pinafore