Bud Woodruff

A spirited, almost fiddle-like tune begins our journey down the river, with cascading 8th notes in each section. The drama builds with a modulation to D, with figures representing the whitewater rush....

A spirited, almost fiddle-like tune begins our journey down the river, with cascading 8th notes in each section. The drama builds with a modulation to D, with figures representing the whitewater rush....

Blue Hook will stimulate the imaginations of the players and audiences alike. As the music drives through modes, students are practicing their hooked bows without realizing they are working. Blue Hook...

The composer describes this work as the feeling you get, awakening from a slumber, only to realize that you have exciting things to do today. Bolting out of bed in a rush, Awakening by Bud Woodruff ai...

Composer Bud Woodruff writes, "To me, Beyond the Horizon is as much a philosophy as it is a title. No matter what you have accomplished today, there is always a new adventure awaiting you 'beyond the...

In an attempt to musically capture that creepy feeling of walking in the Dark, Composer Bud Woodruff brings us a spooky new work for String Orchestra. Perfect for that first Fall Concert!

Cedar Hollow is a small valley in the Ozarks. This work captures the essence and tranquility of the area. The optional harp part will enhance the ensemble wonderfully if used, while skillful writing m...

Cedar Hollow is a small valley (or hollow) in the Ozarks. This work attempts to capture the essence and tranquility of the area. The harp is not essential for performance but will enhance the ensemble...

Arachnids is written by Bud Woodruff in the spirit of a tarantella (Italian for Tarantula). This piece is intended to be a cello section feature focusing on third position technique, with a couple for...

The word "Catawampus" is often used to indicate something out of alignment or askew. Bud Woodruff's Catawampus, attempts to capture both meanings, with each variation quite opposite the ones closest t...

Two-note slurs and dotted quarter note rhythms are introduced to your first year orchestra in this delightful rondo. Basses will use half position while the notes of the D major scale are reinforced....

With or without catnip, the image of a cat dancing to its own private music is intriguing and beguiling. Half positions, left-hand pizzicato, and interesting turns of melody make this the perfect choi...

Dieser leichte Tanz wechselt zwischen G- und D-Dur und enthält punktierte Rhythmen. Alle Spieler verwenden Hooked Bowings und spielen die Melodie mit Ausnahme des Basses in der ersten Lage. Die oberen...

Dieses clevere Werk ist ein e-Moll-Taumel, bei dem Bindebögen in zwei Noten mit einer Vielzahl anderer Artikulationen verwendet werden. Es betont auch den Einsatz des vierten Fingers und verwendet ein...

Arkansas Otter is a hornpipe imitative of the graceful swim moves of an otter. The bowing challenges aren't onerous but will be your principal focus. You might even recognize a familiar fiddle tune.

Eine temperamentvolle, fast fiedelartige Melodie beginnt unsere Reise den Fluss hinunter, mit kaskadenartigen Achtelnoten in jedem Abschnitt. Die Dramatik steigert sich mit einer Modulation nach D, wo...

Arachnids is written by Bud Woodruff in the spirit of a tarantella (Italian for Tarantula). This piece is intended to be a cello section feature focusing on third position technique, with a couple for...

The word "Catawampus" is often used to indicate something out of alignment or askew. Bud Woodruff's Catawampus, attempts to capture both meanings, with each variation quite opposite the ones closest t...

Two-note slurs and dotted quarter note rhythms are introduced to your first year orchestra in this delightful rondo. Basses will use half position while the notes of the D major scale are reinforced....

With or without catnip, the image of a cat dancing to its own private music is intriguing and beguiling. Half positions, left-hand pizzicato, and interesting turns of melody make this the perfect choi...

Dieser leichte Tanz wechselt zwischen G- und D-Dur und enthält punktierte Rhythmen. Alle Spieler verwenden Hooked Bowings und spielen die Melodie mit Ausnahme des Basses in der ersten Lage. Die oberen...

Dieses clevere Werk ist ein e-Moll-Taumel, bei dem Bindebögen in zwei Noten mit einer Vielzahl anderer Artikulationen verwendet werden. Es betont auch den Einsatz des vierten Fingers und verwendet ein...