Ragtime Ragtop (A Tin Lizzie Drive)

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Inspired by the “Society Band” dance orchestras of early 20th Century America, Ragtime Ragtop (A Tin Lizzie Drive) depicts taking the old Model-T out for an afternoon drive. From cranking the motor to a chugging start, cruising down the backroads, and the final screeching halt, this novelty piece is sure to please audiences with the sound images of what Happy Motoring was like in the early days of the automobile.  It utilizes new techniques for your strings, including col legno bouncing of the bow and screechy behind the bridge playing, along with a lot of fun percussion effects.

This piece is written in flex style; it will work with just strings and percussion, but is best as a full orchestra piece.