The melodic line begins in unison, but then becomes more complex as the rhythm changes, with slightly canonic entries between the parts. The piano part is essential so that students can hear the changing

This melancholy ballad set in E minor is reminiscent of early Australian bush music, based on Irish folk tradition. It uses dotted rhythms and requires careful counting of rests. The piano part is optional,

This music evokes the joyful atmosphere of the famous Carnivale di Venezia with its colorful characters and beautifully painted masks. The melody is instantly recognizable, and the variations explore major

With a nod to the composer's Irish lineage on her mother's side, this work encompasses the characteristics of a jig, emphasizing the strong sense of pulse required for this lively dance. The bowing is a

Mozart's Requiem in D minor is a sublime work, and the Kyrie is a masterful lesson in fugal writing, requiring the students to really count. Every section of the orchestra plays the syncopated entries, tied

Designed to teach bow division and planning of bow speeds, this piece in ternary form features a soft opening section followed by a faster middle-half bow speed in the Jack-in-the-box "surprise." Students