Holiday For Strings

Notes:
This classic David Rose piece was the theme song for the Red Skelton Show for over 20 years. Written in 1942, this piece is still recognized today is a classic American composition. The pizzacato strings and soaring melodies give this composition its distinctive sound.
Instrumentation: 
  • Flute 1,2
  • Piccolo
  • Oboe 1,2
  • Clarinet 1,2
  • Bs Clarinet
  • Bassoon 1,2
  • Horn 1,2,3,4
  • Trumpet 1,2,3,4
  • Trombone 1,2,3
  • Tuba
  • Timpani
  • Percussion 1,2
  • Piano
  • Harp
  • Violin A,B,C
  • Viola
  • Cello
  • Bass
Notes:
Continuing on the theme of his hit song Holiday For Strings, this piece features the Trombone section. Evocative of the pizzacato strings in Holiday for Strings, the trombones play a staccato melody that is upbeat and fun
Instrumentation: 
  • Flute 1,2
  • Piccolo
  • Oboe 1,2
  • Clarinet 1,2,3
  • Bs Clarinet
  • Bassoon 1,2
  • Horn 1,2,3
  • Trumpet 1,2,3
  • Trombone 1,2,3,4
  • Percussion 1,2
  • Drums
  • Piano
  • Harp
  • Violins A,B,C
  • Violas
  • Cello
  • Bass