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Bloosy Woosyfor String Orchestra and Piano

by Frank Rodgers

INSTRUMENTATION

Conductor Score 1

Piano 1

Violin 163'o Violin 2Viola 6Cello 6Bass 6

About the Composer

Frank holds two college degrees, a Bachelor of Music Education (Violin Concentration) fromlndiana University School of Music and a Master of Science Degree in School Administration fromOld Dominion University School of Education. ln addition, he was a professional violinist with theVirginia Symphony Orchestra for 30 years and continues performing in a chamber orchestra andstring quartet. He has dedicated his writing talents to composing pieces for beginning stringorchestras that are fun, easy, and entertaining. Over 90% of his works are original and delightfullyentertaining. He considers his pieces to be thought of as "musical desserts"; pieces you do notwant to overuse, but nonetheless use appropriately.

Most of his of pieces are intentionally designed in such a way that practically all students willexperience substantial success the first time they begin their study. Again, one must rememberthe real purpose of these works is to insure the students "instant success" the very first time theyare introduced. Frank firmly believes, instant success is a great motivator and a huge confidencebuilder which will hopefully encourage them to have the confidence and desire to accept thechallenge to study works of a more scholarly nature. To keep things simple, Frank intentionallyavoids using slurs as well as low and high fingers, as they tend to dramatically slow down thedesired fast learning curve he hopes the students will achieve. Once again, his main goal is tomotivate, not complicate. Each piece has a "Foreword" section which outlines the piece andprovides teaching tips and suggestions. ln addition, each piece has a Treble Clef Viola part whichcan be used as either a 2nd violin part or as a means of augmenting your viola section.

MSB Publishing is proud to carry Frank's full complement of music and looks fonruard to his newworks.

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BLOOSYWOOSY

F'ORF'WORT)

"BLOOSY WOOSY" was inspired by that infamous 'KIT-KAT BAR" candy barcommerciai which aired on TV a few seasons ago. As a matter of fact the openingrhythm line in the violins and violas comes from the opening lyrics of thecommercial which goes like this, "Give me a break Give me a

break-Break me off a piece of that KIT-KAT BAR".

The style is that of the basic tz bar blues pattern which is played in"swing" style. By that I mean two consecutive eighth notes are played in a

triplet rhythm of quarter note and eighth note (as notated at the top of thescore). Students really have a blast performing this rather easy but musicallyeffective piece.

It is very irnportant that the students observe and emphasize the swingstyle of rhythrn, and just as importantly do iikewise to the numerous accentsappearing throughout the piece, Otherwise, it m ay end up sounding like Mozartwhen he had a bad hair day! Imagine that, "Eine Kleine Nachtmusik" soundinglike "I'm Inclined to Knock Music".

It is necessary for the cellos and basses to slightly anticipate the thirdbeat anytime they have it. For simplicity's sake I wrote a half note followedb y a quarter note in the ceilo part. However, it should be interpreted as a dottedquarter note followedby an eighth note tied to a quarter. Since these are firstyearplayers, I just didn'thave the heart to do that to them! As youworkwiththis piece, you will soon discover the students wili almost naturally gravitate tothat interpretation of that rhythmic figure.

There are several technical challenges, particularly in the violas, which hassome low znd fingers, and in the basses which must come to grips with a r I zpositionnote in measure no. 43. However, there are many instances where Ihave simplified melodic and rhythmic lines to make it more easily playable forfirst year students, whereas with more advanced students I wouid have scored itdifferently in order to reflect their higher level of playing ability.

This is a real fun piece for the students to play, and there is no doubt in m y mindthis will definiteiybe a genuine audience pleaser. Who knows, maybe you couldget the principal or superintendent to "get down and boogie" to this infectiousarrangement. "Why of course, I can easily find you another job!"

Here's to "Blues" you can "I-Ise"!

Frank M. Rodgers

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