The Three Groovy Grizzlies: Double Bass
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The Three Groovy Grizzlies: Double Bass

By Carrie Lane Gruselle

Grade: 2.5

Item: 98-PC-DST6152_SB
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Learn to swing with three bears that can really groove! No rhythm section is needed in this fun original that includes everything from written solos in most instruments to a tremolo "growl." During the solo section, various soloists in the orchestra trade two measure phrases until the full orchestra comes together to bring it home. These are three grizzlies that definitely have their groove on!

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Series: FJH Developing Strings
Publisher: The FJH Music Company, Inc.
SKU: 98-PC-DST6152_SB

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About the Composer: Carrie Lane Gruselle

Carrie Lane Gruselle

Carrie Lane Gruselle earned her Bachelor of Music Education from the University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire and her Master of Music Education from the University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point, where she specialized in Suzuki pedagogy. She brings that foundation into her work as an elementary and middle school strings teacher for the Appleton Area School District, and as a cello instructor at the Lawrence University Arts Academy in Appleton.

Why we love this

Gruselle writes for young string orchestras with genuine humor and musicality. The solo trading keeps every player invested and alert, the groove is infectious enough to make your students actually want to rehearse, and the tremolo growl moment becomes a genuine crowd-pleaser that stays with audiences.

What to expect

Playful and swinging, with real personality in every section. The three grizzlies emerge through clever orchestration and rhythmic figures that feel modern without losing warmth; when soloists trade phrases, the piece becomes a conversation rather than a formal concert work.

Who it's for

Grade 2.5 string orchestras ready to explore contemporary language and rhythmic confidence. Directors seeking a piece that teaches musicianship while generating genuine enthusiasm, this works equally well for winter concerts or spring pops programming.

How to get the most out of it

  • Let the soloists shine during the trading section by pulling back the full orchestra slightly; these two-measure moments belong to individual voices, not the ensemble.
  • Work the groove into the rhythm first before adding pitch precision. Once the ensemble locks the swing feel, intonation and articulation will follow naturally.
  • Rehearse the tremolo growl effects separately so students understand the timbral intention. It's not just a noise; it's part of the bear's personality.
  • Use the conductor score to map out which instruments solo when, then cue those soloists deliberately during performance so no one misses their entrance.

How to use it

Pair this with other contemporary light pieces for a pops concert that speaks to younger audiences and validates student engagement with jazz-influenced writing. It also works as a morale booster mid-year when your students need to rediscover why they love playing together.

Skills your students will build

  • Swing rhythm and stylized articulation in a contemporary idiom
  • Solo confidence and trading phrases with ensemble awareness
  • Tremolo as an expressive and textural tool, not just a technique
  • Listening to and responding to other orchestral voices while maintaining individual line integrity
  • Musical characterization through orchestration and rhythmic placement

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