Gigue from Orchestral Suite #3 (J.S. Bach)

Here is a very fine example of Bach's work; pleasing to the ear and not too difficult. Marked Smooth and Flowing, it distributes the melody gracefully between sections. It's a great way to teach hooked bowing, ensemble playing and more.

Program Notes

from Orchestral Suite No.3 (BWV 1068) 

Grade Level: 3
Copyright: 2004
Number of Players: 8-8-5-5-5
Duration: 1:50
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Category: String Orchestra

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Instrumentation

Violin I
Violin II
Viola
Violoncello
Contrabass