There are certainly shenanigans afoot in this piece for advanced string orchestra. The melody begins in the 1st violins and weaves itself through varying time signatures of 9/8 and 12/8 with angular offbeat accompaniments juxtaposed against lush string writing. The middle section sees a slight change of pace in 3/4 time with an expressive melody in D major starting in the violas and passed through the violins and cellos. The mischief returns, however, for a spirited and animated ending! Enjoy Celtic Shenanigans!

Grade 4 Duration: 3’33” Key: E minor Instrumentation: Violin 1, Violin 2, Violin3/Viola, Cello, Bass

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