Shepherd's Hey

Great for the end of the first year, or returning second year players, Chip DeStefano's arrangement is a nice introduction to the music of Percy Grainger. Push your ensemble's development with staccato articulation, light style, basic 8th note groupings, subdivision & tempo, and plenty of rhythmic and counting independence. For an extra challenge, push the tempo toward the end...oh, and watch out for that stinger!