Waltzes from a Narrow House Walter Cummings

Waltzes from a Narrow House Walter CummingsInspired by the music of a ghost show his wife was watching on TV, composer Robert Moore borrowed a fragment of the chord progression he heard coming out of his living room and used it the basis to create this composition. Techniques that give the work interest and vitality include inversion, retrograde, counterpoint, and harmonic pan diatonicism reminiscent of Stravinsky. And yes, the title refers to caskets, so this very original work would be a

featuring an electric violin soloist on this bluesy / jazzy composition

which is played in upper and lower strings

and showcasing smaller groups of the orchestra

alternating between syncopated rhythms and soaring melodies

finds a perfect way to make playing scales fun while painting a musical picture of the step-saving device of the title

A piece that will allow young orchestras to shine and sound like pros

very approachable musical tale is sure to enthrall your students

and a cowbell

In the composer's words

The original composer is unknown

from the heart

Above Kitty Hawk depicts the history-making Wright Brothers’ first flight