Goblins... brooms... pumpkins... a musical witches' brew that simmers and boils over. All the creatures of darkness spring to life to celebrate an unholy sabbath; they dance to music that alternates between

This excellent and authentic transcription of Khachaturian's famous incidental music to a play of the same name is a fantastic showcase for the well-developed string orchestra. 

A breathless race of quarter-note ostinato supports a driving eighth-note melody in the key of A minor. Many techniques are explored, including staccato, two-note slurs, hooked bowing, and pizzicato. A

This whimsical theme is perfect for teaching intervals and chromatic fingerings. Violas use half position, and first violins will shift to third position. Cellos and violas are featured in the second theme,