Fossils and Finale

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Violin 1, Violin 2, Violin 3, Viola, Cello, Contrabass, Xylophone — Fossils and Finalexa0combines two of the better-known movements from the humorous "Carnival of the Animals." Thisxa0 fourteen-movement suite by Camille Saint-Saëns featured musical depictions of animals such as "The Swan" and "The Elephant," and was written for a private performance with young students in mind. While the composer didn't feel it was serious enough to be performed during his lifetime, it has since gone on to become a beloved classical-musical favorite. In this arrangement, the quirky Fossils with optional xylophone is written to be more accessible for intermediate students, segueing seamlessly into the circus-like Finale. Both movements feature bright, fun melodies within playable ranges and keys for the developing ensemble and the original piano part integrated into the string parts. Fossils and Finalecombines two of the better-known movements from the humorous "Carnival of the Animals" by Camille Saint-Saëns. The quirkyFossils with optional xylophone is written to be more accessible for intermediate students, segueing seamlessly into the circus-like Finale. Both movements feature bright, fun melodies within playable ranges and keys for the developing ensemble and the original piano part integrated into the string parts.

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