| 41695 | Castle's Half and Half |
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| Europe, James Reese (Arr. Webb, Richard) |  Score
 mp3 audio
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| Category: String Orchestra |
| Grade: Medium |
| Duration: 4:00 |
| Instrumentation: str=8.8.5.5.5 |
| Description: This arrangement of Europe and Dabney’s Castle’s Half and Half provides a window into early 20th century society dance music, as informed by the ragtime (or pre-jazz) harmonies of the period. The closely-voiced chords and doubling throughout the work provide opportunities for strengthening ensemble tone and intonation, while the 5/4 meter provides a unique rhythmic/phrasing learning experience. |