Variations on Turkey In the Straw
This delightful American folk tune will be a wonderful addition to your group’s repertoire. It has been arranged for both 2-3 octave and 4-5 octaves groups and both scores will stand alone or complement each other in a massed ringing or two-choir setting. Perfect for youth as well as adults, it contains multiple variations that find the melody featured in both treble and bass clefs. It is mostly rung with the exception of a few bass clef malleted notes in the 4-5 octave version. Unexpected chord progressions (from Bb-major to Bb-minor and back) contain a few accidentals which will keep ringers engaged and the audience anticipating the next variation. Addition of optional percussion, which is written in the score, is perfect for the B6/C7 ringer to play. All that plus a surprise ending is sure to entertain all.