The Chopsticks Variations
by Margo Guryan
Flute Choir - Digital Sheet Music

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SKU: A0.560051

Composed by Margo Guryan. Arranged by Lisa Ochoco. Contemporary. 38 pages. Lisa L Ochoco #6383073. Published by Lisa L Ochoco (A0.560051).

Chopsticks was originally called The Celebrated Chop Waltz. It was written by a 16 year old girl named Euphemia Allen. Her brother was a music publisher, which is how it became known to the world. If you are not a proper pianist, chances are that you know how to play Chopsticks.

Since then, there have been many variations to this popular song. Margo Guryan is an American songwriter, who wrote the song, "Sunday Mornin'", among many others, had The Chopsticks Variations published in 1994. This work contained 14 variations.  

This arrangement is a selection of the original song and 3 variations. It is scored for 4 C flutes, alto, bass, and contrabass flutes. There is an optional cello part that can be also played by any instrument in the same range. This doubles the contrabass flute part, to help provide the extra oomph in the bass line, if needed. The movements included are:

          * Theme
          * Variation 4 - Rhymes - This variation is vastly different from Margo's. It is based on her version, but it is nowhere near as dissonant.  
          * Variation 6 - Ragtime - This is a laid-back piece; try to keep the tempo from running away! It's just a walk in the park.
          * Variation 7 - Boogie Woogie - A tambourine and/or a shaker would be great to add to this movement. This one is a hoot!

This is a great encore or showpiece!

Duration: 5 minutes

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