River Rhapsody

Written for a youth string orchestra at the request of of the composer's son, the piece is in two movements with the second being a bit more difficult than the first. The first movement, River Song, is an original folk song with beautiful harmonies and melodies in a minor key. The second movement, River Dance, is a rhythmic barn dance framing a lyrical chorale section. This movement is in the more comfortable key of B flat and serves as an excellent introduction to syncopation.