Three Piece with a Side of Rosin (String Orchestra Gr. 0.5)

Three Piece with a Side of Rosin uses only the pitches D, E, F s, G, A, and B to create a memorable exposure to 3/4 time for beginning orchestra. All sections are featured on the melody in this short, fun composition that will contrast with most other pieces on your concert program. If it’s a solid, easy 3/4 piece you’re after, this is it!

Genre: String Orchestra | # of Players: 8-8-5-5-5
Series: Amethyst Orchestra Series
Level: 0.5 | Duration: 1:00

Instrumentation
Violin I
Violin II
Viola
Cello
Contrabass
Rehearsal Piano

Program Notes
Three Piece with a Side of Rosin is a short selection in 3/4 time, much like a waltz. All sections of the orchestra are featured on the melody, and students alternate between playing arco (with the bow) and pizzicato (plucking). When the composer finished writing this selection, he celebrated with a two-piece and a side of fries. Three pieces would've been a bit too much for his figure!