A Quiet Rain Danger

A Quiet Rain DangerThis very lush work for younger string players uses light percussion (rain stick, wind chimes, triangle, suspended cymbal all playable by one player) and bells or piano to create an evocative soundscape. This compelling impressionistic work by Walter Cummings adds a new facet of sound to the string orchestra and is sure to enhance any concert or festival program. It was performed at Midwest Clinic in 2004 and is on the Florida State Festival list.

” putting too much rosin on the bow

A great part of Celtic culture is the folk music developed by the various Celtic regions

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but the contrapuntal interest of the accompanying lines keeps every section on its rhythmic toes throughout

and your audience enjoy this piece

expressing the deep loss of everyone who knew Captain Santa

Each section of the orchestra plays the frenetic melody contrasted with a contemplative middle section

With abundant 21st century counterpoint

Very strong both melodically and harmonically

It sailed on Lake Michigan delivering Christmas trees from Michigan to families in Chicago in the early 1900s and its captain

All parts (except bass) are in first position

Based on the Christmas carol "God Rest Ye Merry