Scalin' Back

Description

Violin 1, Violin 2, Violin 3, Viola, Cello, Contrabass, Piano — Scalin’ Back is a pop-rock string orchestra piece. A section that allows for solos has been provided at m. 33. Students are encouraged to improvise a solo using the pitches in the C-major scale. Another fine rock-styled selection by the gifted Matt Turner that offers young players the chance to perform improvised solos with the ensemble. The basic framework of the piece is a lively and inventive use of simple rock progressions and standard rock rhythms.