Pioneer Hoedown

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Violin 1, Violin 2, Violin 3, Viola, Cello, Contrabass, Piano — Perform this piece with a great deal of energy; keep it light and joyful. The first four measures set the stage for the piece with the “passing of the baton.” Measure 2 should be of equal weight to m. 1, and m. 3 should be of equal weight to m. 2. Keep the energy flowing! Accentuate the legato nature of mm. 67–101 which is in contrast to the staccato nature of the beginning section (mm. 1–66). xa0Exaggerate the crescendo in mm. 83–91, and bring out the call and response in mm. 137–144. xa0Enjoy! Matt Turner creates a light feel with catchy melodies in his composition,Pioneer Hoedown.Thisspirited piece conjures the images and sounds of barn and prairie dances of the yesteryears.