The Wayfarer (Neridah Oostenbroek) for String Orchestra 1/4 continuous sixteenth notes in the

continuous sixteenth notes in the opening movement

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A four-prong metal mute which mutes the sound of a 4/4 violin

The Wayfarer (Neridah Oostenbroek) for String Orchestra 1/4 continuous sixteenth notes in theThe Wayfarer is a piece for an intermediate string ensemble. The simplistic legato melody portrays a wanderer on a journey through the countryside. Though composed in D minor, the piece avoids any extension Bbs or C#s making this minor tonal centre more accessible for younger students. There is a D major section in the middle that features the cellos and violas before the opening melody returns. The piano part is not essential but certainly adds depth