Chamber music is an essential part of learning to play an instrument, and these versatile trios are written so that they can be performed by any combination of three string instruments. These arrangements and compositions by prominent string pedagogue Doris Gazda will sound full and satisfying whether they are played by only three instruments or a full string orchestra. The selection of music in Progressive Trios for Strings covers a wide variety of musical styles that will provide hours of enjoyment and performance options. For example, the collection includes an arrangement of the Bridal Chorus from the opera Lohengrin, a perfect piece to play at a wedding. The The trios are progressively organized by level of difficulty as the performers advance in their skills. A welcome addition to the repertoire for all string players wishing to build their ensemble skills.

Contents:

• Rigadoon Henry Purcell
• Black Forest Waltz German Folk Song
• Thanksgiving Hymn George J. Elvey
• Flow Gently, Sweet Afton James E. Spilman
• Sweet Betsy from Pike American Pioneer Song
• The Blue Bells of Scotland Scottish Air
• Drill, Ye Tarriers, Drill American Folk Song
• O Come, Little Children German Carol
• Passepied Andre Campra
• English Folk Songs English Airs: 1. Early One Morning, 2.Country Gardens
• Pat-A-Pan French Carol
• Misty’s Waltz Doris Gazda
• Prelude and Minuet Henry Purcell
• La Raspa Mexican Folk Song
• Aria – “Caro mio ben” Giuseppe Giordani
• Menuetto Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
• Comet Race Doris Gazda
• Grand March from the Opera “Aida” Giuseppe Verdi
• Dance of the Blessed Spirits from “Orfeo and Euridice” Christoff Willibald Gluck
• Bridal Chorus from the Opera “Lohengrin” Richard Wagner
• Serenade Badine Jean Gabriel-Marie
• Tango Isaac Albniz
• Scherzo Ferdinand David