Kalinka - Russian Folk Song Grade 4

Kalinka - Russian Folk Song Grade 4This authentic sounding arrangement by Sarah Bernard Stevens is based on one of Russia's most popular folk songs. The scoring is so effective, one can almost hear a balalaika ensemble playing. As the piece nears the end, the tempo accelerates while the dynamic level crescendos as more and more voices join in on the melody, concluding with a rousing "Hey!".

is an exciting minor piece for beginners that portrays a Marsquake

In creating this "amphibious" work

A peaceful

The entire piece is written in a modified rondo "A B A C B A C" form

full of syncopated rhythms that keep it perpetually driving forward

slow section builds into familiar

It is written for a young orchestra

Performers and audience alike will connect to this sensitive emotion that we all experience at one time or another through life

and 3/4 time

quarter note

and sophisticated work by one of history's greatest composers

This very easy work is made to sound mature with a variety of musical techniques