A BIT OF FUN!
TEA FOR TWO
YEAR: 2024
DURATION: 3′
INSTRUMENTATION: String Orchestra
NOTES: An arrangement for string orchestra of Vincent Youmans’ Tea for Two from the musical No, No, Nanette. The audience can listen out for the four dance styles used in it.
CHRISTMAS CAROL FANTASIA
YEAR: 2019
DURATION: 5′
INSTRUMENTATION: String Orchestra
NOTES: Suitable for a competent amateur or school orchestra, containing some grade VII/VIII players. This Fantasia builds from a quiet opening, O Come, O Come Emmanuel, through We Three Kings, The Holly and the Ivy, Good King Wenceslas, Deck the Halls with Boughs of Holly, Ding Dong Merrily on High, to finish with We Wish You a Merry Christmas.
SCOTTISH FOLK-SONG MEDLEY
YEAR: 2017
DURATION: 7′
INSTRUMENTATION: String Orchestra or String Quartet
NOTES: Suitable for a competent amateur or school ensemble. This medley was originally commissioned for a retirement party. It begins with Annie Laurie, followed by The Skye Boat Song, Charlie is my Darling, Bonnie Hieland Laddie, Mairi's Wedding, Devil Among The Tailors and Auld Lang Syne.