Drink to Me Only with Thine Eyes Swing

Drink to Me Only with Thine Eyes SwingThe lyrics of this familiar song were by playwright Ben Johnson, who in 1616 wrote a poem called Song to Celia. The music probably dates back to about 1790. Musically, after a brief introduction, the melody occurs in the first violins. The arranger has added some fresh harmonic touches to spice up an already pretty tune. The second time through the song is done in a unique pizzicato style that involves the entire ensemble. That takes the song to a

Expressive fingerings have been included so students may vibrate comfortably in the middle positions

Arranger Taylor has let his playful imagination run wild here to create a fun musical environment that has lots of unexpected tunes and touches popping up throughout the piece

No Rest for the Merry - Are you ready for an exciting take on a familiar holiday classic

Alternating between D major and D minor

This work was commissioned by the Grandview (CO) High school

Evocative of the power of the massive eruptions is the strong first theme

Conductor Notes

crystal clear air present after a storm passes

where the first violins present the theme in divisi

Quick and lively

Spiders on the Loose: Students will love this easy piece which portrays spiders insidiously creeping and crawling up their arms

start at a new school and meet new friends