Copy Cat (Neridah Oostenbroek) for String Orchestra

Composed by Neridah Oostenbroek

Grade 1
Duration: 2’00”
Key: D Major

Instrumentation: Vln 1, Vln 2, Vln 3, Vla, Cello, Bass, Piano

Copy Cat is based on a call and response idea, mainly seen between the
upper and lower voices. Suitable for beginner players with some
experience, it is a fun piece which explores a range of string techniques
including natural harmonics, pizzicato and slurs. Many voices are in unison
with another part at some point to help secure stability within the
orchestra and there is a simple piano part as well (though not necessary
for performance). A great piece to ease established groups into the new
school year or as a more advanced piece for beginners later on, Copy Cat
is sure to become a favourite!

Neridah Oostenbroek has been teaching strings and classroom music in
Brisbane for 20 years. She gained her Bachelor of Music and a Diploma of
Secondary Education before later completing a Master of Philosophy in
Violin Performance at the University of Queensland with Spiros Rantos.
Neridah currently teaches at several private schools in Brisbane, as well
as at home, and freelances as a violinist with the Queensland Symphony
Orchestra and Vici Strings and as a piano accompanist for music and
ballet exams.