'Mill Creek Stomp', 'Chicharra', published through Carl Fischer LLC now available through J.W. Pepper!

Mill Creek Stomp and Chicharra are now available for purchase through J.W. Pepper.

Below are the performance notes for each piece:

MILL CREEK STOMP (Grade 1.5)

Mill Creek Stomp is a depicts a joyous, folksy dance with everyone having a great time! Both high and low strings share the straightforward melody of basic quarter notes and eighth notes set in cut-time. The piece showcases staccato, legato, pizzicato sections stomping, and an optional tambourine part to energize the dance even more. Developing string students will enjoy performing this any time of year, from a fall-harvest themed concert to a spring finale.

- Nicolas Repetto

CHICHARRA (Grade 3.5)

Chicharra was born out of a love for syncopated music that makes one move and dance. A rhythmic motive initiated by the viola and cello section starts the diabolical journey of dance and lyricism. The syncopated, driving rhythms initiated by the low strings are contrasted by lyrical lines played in the violin and viola sections. A contrasting, lyrical B section, in 6/8, almost waltz-like, shows a softer side of this dance journey.

Various tango elements are also found in this piece such as special effects like glissandi in the cello section, and the chicharra played by the violins. The chicharra should be played behind the bridge on the D string with extra finger weight, very close to the tailpiece - this sound imitates the chicarra or cricket.