Fiddlers Ahoy! (Stephen Chin) for String Orchestra

A nautical theme right from the start! You can feel the swell of the waves in the violas and cellos. Sea breezes are played by the seconds using easy open string crossings. The main theme is energetically stated in double quavers by the first violin.  Everybody gets a piece of the action throughout. The middle section in B minor, featuring the cellos, evokes images of a ghost ship.  Suspense is created while all are waiting for the sea breezes to pick up again.  The rollicking ending is truly fun to play! Grade 1.5.