Little Critters (Brian Balmages) for String Orchestra J.S. Thanks to newly discovered source

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Little Critters (Brian Balmages) for String Orchestra J.S. Thanks to newly discovered sourceThe vivid imagery of "little critters" scurrying about at night inspires the melodic lines and creative harmonies used throughout this programmatic work. Beginning soft and mischievous, the music builds as new critters join the fun in a playful dialogue. The harmonic language moves between moments of pleasant consonance and slight dissonance (because as we all know, some people love little critters and some people are terrified of them!). A highly