The perfect technical piece for developing tone, listening skills, string crossings, smooth bow changes, and independence - as well as celebrating beautiful days at a park as melodies and dynamics move up and down between sections, as on a seesaw. The lines of music that the various instruments have weave up and down across each other as friendships weave throughout our lives. Imagine a leisurely day at the park, perhaps on a seesaw, and ponder this poem by the composer, Steven H. Brook. While pleasant breezes grace the sky, and clouds of joy drift gently by, our friendship bonds, we learn to play---and now, with you, we share today. (2:00) / Orchestre A Cordes

Get ready to stamp your feet for fearless fun in this great piece for younger players. Everyone gets the line and each section can play fearlessly and with a sense of fun. Towards the end, don't be surprised if there is a quote from Tchaikovsky and a whiff of Brandenburg---it's all in the spirit of a good time! 'The Sailor's Hornpipe,' arranged by Sandra Dackow, is familiar to many listeners through its opening words, 'With a yo heave ho---and a slap upon the knee,' and it is easy to imagine foot stomps and slaps upon the knees of sailors accompanying their singing. This classic hornpipe will help your students with dexterity, playing in the lower half of the bow, and bow lifts! (2:25) / Orchestre A Cordes

Imaginez-vous à califourchon sur votre cheval préféré dans la campagne anglaise en compagnie de coureurs semblables. Vous lope rythme à travers les vallées magnifiquement verts, collines et vallons. Ensuite, vous ralentissez à un rythme de marche en admirant une vue particulier, mais pas pour longtemps car une fois que vous décrochez le rythme. Vous galop un peu plus et puis terminer votre tour avec un grand 'bravo'. Tel est l'effet que vous ressentez lorsque vous écoutez ce morceau. / Orchestre A Cordes