| 69663 | American Folk Songs for String Orchestra |
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| Traditional (Arr. Carlson, Andy) |  Score
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| Category: String Orchestra |
| Grade: Medium |
| Duration: 6:00 |
| Instrumentation: str=8.8(5).5.5.4 |
| Comments: Strings Charts Series. Red-Haired Boy; Deer in the Headlights (based on Forked Deer). |
| Description: “Red-Haired Boy” is a traditional Irish reel with syncopated accompaniment patterns and variations that have become a bluegrass standard. “Deer in the Headlights,” based on the traditional American fiddle tune “Forked Deer,” is a “hoe-down” contrasted with a funky ostinato melody. |