Composed by George Sweet. Carl Fischer Beginning String Orchestra Series. Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 8+8+5+5+2+2+5+8 pages. Duration 2 minutes, 18 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #BAS70. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.BAS70).
ISBN 9781491141885. UPC: 680160629947. Key: D major.
Kith and Kin, meaning friends and family, is a piece for developing strings intended to inspire reflection and fond feelings for our loved ones. The piece opens with a warm and lush introduction and leads to the tuneful and memorable melody. It is a perfect vehicle to move students into more sophisticated literature, as this piece contains some advanced compositional techniques.
About Carl Fischer Beginning String Orchestra Series
This series of Grade 1 pieces is designed for first year string groups. The pieces in this series are characterized by:
Limited parts (often 2nd violin and viola are the same part, cello and bass are same part)
Limited keys and rhythms - only simple 8th note patterns
