| 68821 | Around the World in Twenty-Four Duets |
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| (Arr. Siegler, Sarah) |  Score
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| Category: Methods/Collections; String Orchestra |
| Instrumentation: violin,viola,cello,bass |
| Comments: All books compatible in any combination; playable as a duet, chamber group, up to string orchestra. Grade 1-2. Ach, Du Lieber Augustine (O My Dear Augustine) (18th Century); German Folksong; Aija, Anzit, Aija (Latvian); The Bamboo Flute (Chinese); The Banana Boat Song (Jamaican); Botany Bay (Australian); Choucoune (Haitian); Dandansoy (Traditional Filipino); Down in the Valley (Traditional American); Duerme Nino Pequenito (Sleep, My Baby, Precious Darling) (Colombian); Ferryland Sealer (Canadian/Newfoundland); Impuku Nekati (The Mouse and Cat) (African); The Keel Row (Northumbrian); KehtoL aula (Finnish); La Cucaracha (Mexican); Little Sandy Girl (Tobago); Magasan Repul A Daru (Hungarian’s Treasure) (Hungarian); Nassau Bound (Bahaman); Ning Wendete (Kenyan); Pjesma (Serbian); Shalom Chaverim (Shalom Friends) (Hebrew); Shining Moon (Thai); Somebody’s Knocking at Your Door (African-American); Sospan Vach (The Little Saucepan) (Welch); Zum Gali Gali (Israeli). |
| Description: Take a musical journey around the globe! These duets are popular folk songs from several countries and cultures, spanning both western and eastern musical styles. Learning to play international folk songs expands students’ musical and cultural horizons. Playing chamber music gives student musicians the opportunity to develop many skills. Playing duets helps students improve their intonation, listening abilities and musical independence. Students can play these grade1 to grade 2 duets with each other or their teacher. These would be perfect for solo and ensemble events. Enjoy your global journey Around the World in 24 Duets! |