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Robert Gardner Associate Professor of Music Education

Book Title: American Patriotic Tunes for String Ensemble

Author: Robert Gardner

Selection Statement:

This is a collection of music books designed to be used by string orchestras and string music classes in schools. It contains arrangements of fourteen familiar patriotic songs that can be performed by a variety of combinations of bowed stringed instruments, and by performers of various ability levels. The collection includes five books. There is a score book that includes all of the different parts (to be used by conductors/teachers). There are also four part books for individual instruments, including violin, viola, 'cello, and double bass. Purchasing a set of these books would provide a valuable resource for music students for use in classes, projects, and teaching experiences.


Year: 2012