Buckland Hollow: 2nd Violin
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Buckland Hollow: 2nd Violin

By Doug Spata

Grade: 1.5

Item: 00-PC-0017352_VN2
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This original piece by Doug Spata, written in the style of an American fiddle tune, features a favorite technique of young players---open-stringed double stops! While exploring bowing levels, students will find bold melodies and animated accompaniments in each part and will enjoy the counting challenges along the way. (1:45)

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Series: Highland/Etling String Orchestra
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 62
SKU: 00-PC-0017352_VN2

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About the Composer: Doug Spata

Doug Spata

Doug Spata came to composition through his work as an orchestra director, a path that shaped his instinct for writing music that speaks directly to student players. Though trained as a clarinetist, he quickly gravitated toward string writing, discovering how to craft pieces that challenge young musicians while remaining genuinely enjoyable to perform. His catalog spans opera, ballet, symphonies, and chamber works across multiple genres, yet it's his string compositions that have earned consistent recognition in schools and festivals throughout North America and internationally.

Why we love this

This piece captures the infectious energy of American fiddle repertoire without sacrificing solid pedagogy. The open-string double stops give beginning string players immediate access to a satisfying, full sound, while the varying bowing levels keep each section engaged with distinct musical roles.

What to expect

Buckland Hollow captures the rollicking, straightforward joy of folk fiddle music. Lively rhythms and bold melodic lines give the piece a buoyant, almost dance-like character, while the interplay between melody and accompaniment creates texture and movement that keeps listeners engaged from start to finish.

Who it's for

String orchestra directors teaching Grade 1.5 ensembles will find this piece especially valuable for players still building confidence with double stops and varying bow positions. It works equally well for concert performance and festival programming, offering students a genuinely fun fiddle-style experience that doesn't compromise musical integrity.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the open-string double stops in the melody against the animated accompaniment figures so the tune remains clear and singable.
  • Isolate the bowing levels in rehearsal by part, since students at this grade often need deliberate practice coordinating their bow placement with their rhythm section partners.
  • Let the fiddle style breathe naturally; the counting challenges work best when students understand the pulse underneath, not when they're rigidly subdividing.

How to use it

This piece shines on a concert that celebrates American string music traditions or showcases the technical progress your students have made with double stops and bowing techniques. At just under two minutes, it pairs well alongside a contrasting slow movement or another Grade 1.5 selection to create a satisfying program arc.

Skills your students will build

  • Open-string double stops and intonation across multiple strings
  • Bowing control at different levels of the bow
  • Reading and executing rhythmic counting challenges
  • Balancing melody and accompaniment textures
  • Understanding fiddle style and articulation

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