Shadows in the House for String Orchestra and Drum Set Thom Sharp

Grade 2 This fast swing piece in G minor is reminiscent of the Young Frankenstein soft-shoe Puttin' on the Ritz (Cole Porter) or that wonderful spy-oriented animation from the early 1960s. Playfully sneaky, with a catchy, singable tune, this work features a tutti pizzicato section, as well as some melodic moments for bass and celli. All parts remain in first position, with a couple of funky accidentals thrown in for fun. The swing-eighth feel keeps the mood appropriately shadowy!