Dorian Waltz Set Type:Digital Full Set

Dorian Waltz Set Type:Digital Full SetFor teachers wishing to expose their students to music outside the major minor system, "Dorian Waltz" is a beautifully crafted work in the dorian mode that is quite approachable by string students just beyond the beginning level. J. Cameron Law, composer, also uses the techniques of inversion and retrograde to expand on his modal melody.

leading to a wild chase through E minor before returning to the original A minor tune

and easy slurred sixteenth-notes

composed by Leland Forsblad

Viola part doubles 2nd violin

This is a sure crowd pleaser and fun to play for all

and the piece culminates in an exciting combination of the two carols

in this very entertaining work

the string parts are played pizzicato

All three pieces share the same simple dance structure

Ahoy sea-faring mates

Driving and energetic from start to finish

Viola doubles 2nd violin