A Minor Case of the Birthday Blues
by Lauren Bernofsky
String Orchestra - Sheet Music

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Orchestra String Orchestra - Grade 3.5

SKU: AP.98-ST6251

Composed by Lauren Bernofsky. Series; String Orchestra. FJH String Orchestra. Light Concert; Novelty. Score and Part(s). Duration 3:15. The FJH Music Company Inc #98-ST6251. Published by The FJH Music Company Inc (AP.98-ST6251).

UPC: 674398228997. English.

Even the most humbug-y of audience members will have to laugh at this new take on the traditional birthday song. After the melody is presented in a minor key, it works its way through a series of tongue-in-cheek "serious" transitions before arriving at a zany calypso setting (complete with maracas and claves!). Through all its silliness, the piece is actually a great teaching tool for many techniques your students will encounter in symphonic music, such as imitation, chromatics, tremolo, triplets, and more. Don't forget the cake!

About FJH String Orchestra

More emphasis on bow technique and independence of lines. For the accomplished middle, high school, college, or professional group. Grade 3 and up