Blue Skies and Bright Stars

Description

Violin 1, Violin 2, Violin 3, Viola, Cello, Contrabass, Piano — This pop ballad gives us a taste of feel-good harmonies from years past. Is that a hint of 1960s British Rock I hear peppered throughout? A sample solo is provided at m. 41, but performers are encouraged to improvise using a simple tone row containing the pitches C,D,E,F, and G. Cast in a familiar pop ballad format, this feel-good piece will have your students and audiences wanting more. Matt Turner likes to emphasize popular style and improvisation in his pieces and his educational philosophy dictates that his pieces always give opportunities for improvisational solos. A charming piece for any concert setting as a break from classical music in the program.

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