Still, Still, Still John Beeman

Still, Still, Still John BeemanIn this gorgeous setting of the traditional German carol, the arranger, Randall D. Standridge, has created a compelling and dramatic musical vision. An easy piano part (required), along with tasteful percussion writing (including suspended cymbal, sleigh bells, wind chimes, and triangle) sets the stage for the first statement of the melody, presented in solo viola. A key change and several tempo changes keep this arrangement moving forward to an

While the motif creates major / minor ambiguity

The word Fum means smoke in the Catalan language but could also refer to the sound of a drum

Suddenly the grey clouds open up to a snowfall of thick

The Basques are an ancient

but evokes a love of home and country

hooked bows

Moderato) - (Slow and Expressive) - (Very Fast) - (Broad and Dramatic)

2 note slurs

If a pianist is not available

Although chilly

The rhythmic challenges this piece presents will seem fun to solve by your students

I hope you and your students enjoy rehearsing and performing this piece