This arrangement of the classic Shaker melody is ideal for elementary orchestras. The harmonies are simple and the melody is passed among all the instruments.
Winter is probably the most successful arrangement within the set. The grace notes from bar 4 substitute the trill in the violin line as a trill here is very complicated. Although the opening is marked staccato, the notes should not be very short and they should be more detached than spiky. There are several "ossias" in this movement, especially at bar 47. This writing is typical string writing and unless you have a very floppy hand, it is bet...
