Balalaika!
Russian Festive Dance
String Orchestra - Sheet Music

Orchestra Violin I, Violin II, Violin III (Viola T.C.), Viola, Cello, Bass, Piano - Grade 3.5

SKU: CF.CAS87F

Russian Festive Dance. Composed by James Meredith. Concert String Orchestra. Full score. With Standard notation. 12 pages. Carl Fischer Music #CAS87F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CAS87F).

ISBN 9780825899485. UPC: 798408099480. 9x12 inches.

A Balalaika is a type of Russian folk stringed instrument. They come in a variety of sizes and can have full orchestras of these instruments. The music they play has a distinctly Russian folk music sound and composer James Meredith has worked to present this style in a modern concert piece. The work is a festive dance-like piece and contains quotes throughout of Tchaikovsky themes in order to help give it that Russian flavor. Balalaika is a different and refreshing choice for your next concert.

About Carl Fischer Concert String Orchestra Series

This series of pieces (Grade 3 and higher) is designed for advancing ensembles. The pieces in this series are characterized by:

• Expanded use of rhythms, ranges and keys but technical demands are still carefully considered
• More comprehensive bowing techniques
• Viola T.C. included
• Careful selection of keys and degree of difficulty for advancing musicians