The dragon is a legendary beast in the folklore of many European and Asian cultures. These creatures are traditionally portrayed as ferocious fire-breathing beasts that represent the evils fought by human beings. According to medieval legends, dragons lived in wild remote regions of the world and guarded great treasures from their dens. The person who slayed the dragon would gain all its wealth. Beowulf, Apollo, and Saint George all became legendary heroes after slaying dragons.
About the FJH Beginning Strings (Grade 1 – 1.5): Appropriate for first year string students. All instruments stay in first position, and optional third violin (viola) parts and piano are included to aid in rehearsal and performance situations.
One of my favorite ways to practice and learn rhythms is to clap and slap. Based on a basic blues line, Rhythm 'n' Blues introduces students to more complicated rhythms with a strictly percussion-only section that uses claps, snaps, and stomps. These pe...
Violinist and composer Soon Hee Newbold offers this delightful new work based on the sounds of Russia. You’ll be amazed at how interesting this work can sound using note values no smaller than a quarter note. Simple imitation enhances the overall sound...
The Native American Chief Hiawatha served as the inspiration behind this creative work. A rhythmic motif is immediately introduced and represents the beating drums often associated with this type of music. There are no tempo changes, and a lyrical secti...
Your young orchestra will sound rich and mature with this new lyrical work by Soon Hee Newbold. Reminiscent of traditional hymns and popular folk tunes, this work uses legato and staccato passages to portray scenic views of nature trails, flowing rivers...
