Creepy Crawly Canon: String Orchestra Conductor Score

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Creepy Crawly Canon: String Orchestra Conductor Score

Name: Creepy Crawly Canon: String Orchestra Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 76-52805S
Price: 10.00 USD
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Music and lyrics by Loreta Fin

Grade: 1.5

Item: 76-52805S

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This piece was part of a project called Quintessentially Queensland. It was written to celebrate 50 years of the Australian String Teachers' Association (AUSTA). Loreta Fin's composition is a humorous look at some of the unique and often scary critters that can be found in this northeastern state of Australia. Some of the creatures that feature include crocodiles, snakes and spiders found at the Irwin's Australia Zoo, with amusing musical references to the song "Never Smile at a Crocodile" and the "Funeral March" for the demise of the invasive cane toads on Queensland roads.

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Series: Wilfin String Orchestra: Young String Ensemble Series

Publisher: Wilfin Music

ISBN10: 1-4706-8602-3

ISBN13: 978-1-4706-8602-4

UPC: 038081619927

SKU: 76-52805S

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About the Composer: Loreta Fin

Loreta Fin AM trained at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and spent her early career as first violinist with the Sydney Youth Orchestra before establishing herself as a principal viola player with the Queensland Pops Orchestra, a role she has held for over 25 years. Her credentials as an educator run equally deep: she has directed strings at Somerville House School in Brisbane since 1993, presented at multiple Australian and American national conferences, and served the Australian Strings Association in leadership roles for more than two decades, including terms as State and National President.

Beyond her conducting and teaching work, Fin has composed over 100 pieces for string orchestra published internationally through Alfred Music. Her contributions to music education in Australia have been formally recognized with a Queensland State Award for services to AUSTA in 2009 and, most recently, a National Award for Services to Music and String Teaching. She continues to examine for the Australian Music Examinations Board, advise on strings curriculum at the state level, and conduct honours ensemble programs across Brisbane.

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Why we love this

This piece balances genuine musical substance with the kind of humor that keeps young string players engaged without resorting to novelty. Fin's ability to weave recognizable references ("Never Smile at a Crocodile," the Funeral March) into a structured canon creates teaching opportunities around both melodic writing and orchestration while keeping the rehearsal room laughing.

What to expect

Playful and inventive, with an underlying structural sophistication that rewards close listening. The piece captures the mischievous character of Queensland's wildlife through rhythmic vitality and clever orchestration, balancing moments of musical tension (the snakes and spiders) with moments of pure fun (the cane toads).

Who it's for

Young string orchestras at the intermediate level who are ready for canon writing but still building independence in ensemble playing. This works particularly well for programs that want to program Australian repertoire or celebrate regional music cultures.

How to get the most out of it

Establish the canon entries clearly by rehearsing each voice independently first, then layering entries one at a time so students can hear how their line weaves with others rather than getting lost in the texture.
The humor lands when rhythmic clarity is sharp and attacks are together; drill the opening gestures to ensure the crocodile and creature themes emerge with rhythmic precision.
Balance the melodic material across sections so that even when multiple lines interlock, the primary thematic idea remains audible to an audience.
Consider the dynamic arc carefully in the coda to milk the comedic timing of the cane toad section rather than rushing through the resolution.

How to use it

Program this as a standout novelty item on a spring or summer concert, especially if you're featuring a regional or thematic program celebrating Australian music and culture. It also works beautifully as a sectional showcase piece that demonstrates your string orchestra's grasp of both technical discipline and musical personality.