Cherry Tree

Composed to capture the wondrous spring feelings that cherry blossoms inspire, this beautiful ballad is designed to project sentiments of elation and hope for a brighter future. Use this to teach the importance of inner melodies, a lighter playing style, staccato figures, and the balancing of long phrases. A contrasting middle section lets you work on tempo variations and the balance of harmonic patterns. A return to the calmness of the opening ends the composition on a hopeful note. A great choice as a contrasting selection in concerts and contests, this work will challenge and reward your performers.