{"product_id":"boosey-hawkes-colledge-katherine-hugh-simply-4-strings-a-caribbean-suite-306833","title":"Colledge Katherine \u0026 Hugh - Simply 4 Strings - A Caribbean Suite","description":"\u003ch3\u003eSummary of This Score\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003eA Caribbean Suite\u003cbr \/\u003eA suite based on traditional Caribbean tunes arranged for elementary string orchestra with piano accompaniment\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e Composer: Colledge, Katherine \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e Composer: Colledge, Hugh \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e Instrumentation: strings (violins and cellos, violas and double basses ad libitum) and piano\u003cbr \/\u003e Edition: Score and parts, with CD containing printable string parts\u003cbr \/\u003e Language: English\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003eFrom the creators of Stepping Stones and Waggon Wheels, Kathy \u0026 Hugh Colledge. At last, this favorite string-writing team turns their skills to ensemble music. Well-known melodies from around the world arranged for elementary string players. All parts are easy yet rewarding, ensuring everyone can join in-even absolute beginners-and optional parts for viola, double bass, and piano accompaniment are included. Ideal for group teaching and concerts.\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003eCharley Marley\u003cbr \/\u003eBoysie\u003cbr \/\u003eThe Wreck of the Sloop John B\u003cbr \/\u003eMango Walk\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned by Katherine (Kathy) and Hugh Colledge, this suite highlights traditional Caribbean-inspired tunes arranged for an \u003cstrong\u003eelementary-level string ensemble\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003epiano\u003c\/strong\u003e. The goal is clear: to offer an accessible repertoire that sounds \"right away,\" with easy-to-read parts while remaining sufficiently musical to encourage group playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe core of the orchestration rests on the \u003cstrong\u003eviolins and cellos\u003c\/strong\u003e, to suit the most common formations in music schools. To enrich the overall color, \u003cstrong\u003eoptional\u003c\/strong\u003e parts are provided for \u003cstrong\u003eviola\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003edouble bass\u003c\/strong\u003e (ad libitum), as well as a \u003cstrong\u003epiano accompaniment\u003c\/strong\u003e that stabilizes the tempo, supports the harmony, and reassures young players.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis score is particularly suited for \u003cstrong\u003egroup lessons\u003c\/strong\u003e, orchestra workshops, first steps in ensemble playing, and \u003cstrong\u003eeducational concerts\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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