Yakama Variants: 2nd Violin

This set of variations on a Native American tune is the perfect selection for contest or festival. The theme is the "Owl Dance" from the Yakama tribe of the state of Washington, and the variants include a wide diversity of moods and styles in five different time signatures. Yakama Variants by Richard Meyer is a multicultural tour-de-force for the advanced string orchestra that is sure to become a favorite among your students and audience. (6:00)