Mystical Beasts

Dragons. Unicorns. Phoenixes. Sea monsters. These are just some of the mythical creatures that have captivated the imagination for centuries. Now, it's time for your developing orchestra students to captivate their audience with this fast-paced composition. Written in E minor with no low twos, it uses only eighth-note scale passages combined with quarter and half notes. Basses stay in first position, middle voices explore the G string, and cellos perform their own invigorating melody in the middle of the piece. Focusing on dynamic changes, pizzicato, and bow lifts, this enthralling composition builds to an epic conclusion, bringing the mesmerizing, legendary world of fantasy to life!