The Serpent (Digital Copy) Duet Though it rhythmically tones-down to

Though it rhythmically tones-down to strictly quarter notes

there’s a sort of cool-down and the snare drum is the only drum playing here amongst a colorful accompaniment from the triangle

Every etude is written as if it were a small solo so they are suitable for audition or festival

Listen to Caribbean Sea

until the piece’s ending

The Serpent (Digital Copy) Duet Though it rhythmically tones-down toPerformance Notes The Serpent is a mid tempo piece that often oscillates between loud and soft. It is best suited for the middle to the high school level ensemble. Rhythmically, The Serpent consists of 1 8th, , and whole rests; notes and 1 8th notes in groups of 2 and 4. The Serpent tells a story of observing a snakes often mysterious behavior (i. e. a cobra) in anticipation. The beginning introduces us to the serpentits color pattern, length,