Piano Solo - Digital Download SKU: A0.507467 Composed by Heather Cattanach. 20th Century,Children,Contemporary,Instructional. Score. 3 pages. Published by Heather Cattanach (A0.507467). The Great Bear is the first constellation many of us learn. Also known as the Plough or the Big Dipper, it was used by people travelling the Underground Railroad to guide them north to freedom. In the major key, it swings to its relative minor to echo the traditional song they sang on their journey, “Follow the Drinking Gourd”. I imagine a great mother bear, protective and strong. Intermediate Piano Solo from “88 Constellations” a collection by Heather Cattanach featuring one piece of piano music for each of the 88 constellations (to match the number of keys on a standard piano). Performance Time 1 1/2 minutes. 2 pages. (General Instructional, Children’s Music, Modern, 21st Century, Repertoire, Recital).
