What might Ludwig write today if he suddenly decided to 'whoop it up' (after a little too much Bavarian Brew)? Et voila, Beethoven Goes Bananas... a theme and variation based on the opening motif
Centuries-old sea shanties made the drudgery and monotony of a sailor's work more tolerable. Sung on the decks of merchant, fishing, and whaling ships, these often colorful songs have become an important
Here is a compilation of eleven normally familiar nursery tunes, arranged in a minor key to slightly disguise their existence within the arrangement. They include: Polly, Put the Kettle On; Baa, Baa
This is a delicate and quiet investigation by Miss Muse. She is extremely careful snooping around. Someone has been murdered. She looks out the window. Amazing how the children go on their merry way, as if
With most fiddle tunes arranged for string orchestra, the melody is invariably given to the first violins. Downside Up features the cellos and basses (the lower/downside) instruments, while
This piece offers a dignified tribute to the announcement by Miss Muse that she has taken her last case, which of course is not true.
Farewell Miss Muse is part of the Miss
This piece should be played with straight eighth notes throughout and a fun, light feel. There are many chromatic passages to navigate, which should be fun to play at a quick but not too fast tempo. Make
Humoresque was conceived as musical play on many of the stereotypical roles of the bassoon in traditional Western European Art Music. From buoyant, lighthearted melodies to thick, dramatic
Miss Muse Meets Alice musically depicts the tender love that exists between a mother and her daughter, particularly when the daughter is accused of something she did not do. A sentimental and