Wedderburn Wedderburn

Orchestration Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola (or Violin 3) Cello 1, Cello 2, Double Bass [optional] This piece, along with its two companion pieces ("Alone in the Hills" and "Winter Jig"), is scored for strings with two cello parts. It may either be played as a string-orchestra item or as a chamber item for string quintet. When played with string orc...

Orchestration Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola (or Violin 3 or Cello), Cello , Bass (or Cello) The melody (in the first violin to begin with) should sing expressively; practise and shape this on its own. The accompaniment should flow calmly but the detail should be clear; practise this on its own, too. There are three alternative parts, not shown in th...

Orchestration Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola (or Violin 3 or Cello), Cello , Bass (or Cello) This should be aggressive, but not brutal. Try to phrase musically and to catch a moment of something more sympathetic at letters A and F. There are three extra parts, not shown in the score. Either or both of Violin 3 and Cello alternative to Viola (in tenor...