Mahler's Mysterious March SO Gr 1.5

This piece is based on a minor version of "Frère Jacques" as heard in Gustav Mahler's first symphony. The haunting melody and creative variations will capture the students' interest right away. The wide range of dynamics and contrasting styles in this theme and variation setting create a beautiful piece for the concert and festival stage. (Correlates with Sound Innovations for String Orchestra, Book 1, level 4)