Folk Songs and Dances for the Summer

Folk Songs and Dances For the summer contains 8 original arrangements and compositions for violin and piano accompaniment. Among these songs are a meditative version of the Irish tune "Blind Mary", a fiery rendition of "Drowsy Maggie", as well as folk-inspired "Country Dances." The arrangements range from expressive and plaintive to spirited and triumphant. In terms of difficulty, most of the arrangements move at a brisk pace and are suitable for advanced players. For piano, this involves fast-moving and leaping chords in both hands, contrary moving scales, and arpeggiation. For violin, this involves double-stops, scales, and awkward rhythmic pattersn.