Mineola Waltz: Viola
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Mineola Waltz: Viola

By John W. Hawd / arr. Carl Strommen

Grade: 4

Item: 00-PC-0001012_VA1
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The Mineola was written in 1890 by John W. Hawd and arranged for full orchestra for the Centennial Celebration of the Villlage of Mineola, New York (1906 - 2006). Located approximately 25 miles East of New York City on Long Island, Mineola is the governing "seat" of Nassau County. The name Mineola was derived from the Algonquin "Meniolagamika" which means "a friendly and pleasant village". The Mineola Waltz was premiered on January 29, 2006 by the Nassau Pops Symphony Orchestra. Founded in 1984 by its director, Louis Panacciulli, the NPSO continues to maintain a year round performance schedule. This charming, lilting waltz will be a welcome addition to any concert setting and in particular that Spring Pops and "summer in the park in the under the gazebo" concert. The Mineola has a light, Viennese quality that will delight audiences of all ages.

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Series: Belwin Concert Full Orchestra
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 208
SKU: 00-PC-0001012_VA1

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Why we love this

Hawd's waltz has genuine local history backing it, which gives student musicians a real connection to their music beyond the page. The orchestration by Strommen captures the lilting charm of the original while remaining fully accessible to Grade 4 ensembles, making it equally rewarding for players and audiences.

What to expect

Graceful and unhurried, with the lilting ease of a 19th-century drawing room rather than a grand ballroom. The orchestration sparkles without demanding virtuosity, letting the simple joy of the waltz rhythm carry both players and listeners.

Who it's for

Orchestras in Grades 4-5 looking for authentic concert repertoire that works equally well in formal concerts and outdoor park settings. Directors programming spring or pops-style concerts will find this piece connects with family audiences and student players alike.

How to get the most out of it

  • Let the waltz pulse breathe naturally through the three-beat measure. Resist the urge to push the tempo; the Viennese character depends on a relaxed, buoyant lilt rather than rushing.
  • Balance the melody line clearly while keeping accompaniment figures light and transparent. In a piece with this much orchestral color, clarity of the primary voice matters most.
  • Shape the phrase endings with gentle releases rather than hard cutoffs. The charm of the piece lives in those small musical courtesies between phrases.

How to use it

This works beautifully as a lighter moment in a spring concert, or as a centerpiece for an outdoor pops series where the gentle sophistication appeals across age groups. Pair it with other concert fare or use it to open a program with warmth and accessibility.

Skills your students will build

  • Maintaining steady waltz rhythm and pulse in three-beat meter
  • Balancing melody and accompaniment in a full orchestral texture
  • Shaping legato phrases with subtle dynamic inflection
  • Responding to conductor gestures in a moderate-tempo, lyrical context

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