RHODY'S BIG ADVENTURE
NEW MUSIC FOR ALL AGES
Rhody’s Big Adventure is a collection of musical travel adventures for violin & piano consisting of 16 Variations on “Go Tell Aunt Rhody”. The composition is an invitation to children and adults alike to join Rhody the Owl and her friends across the globe and beyond!
Each etude-like variation reflects the unique characteristics of distinct travel destinations and introduces violinists to specific techniques/musical styles that transport both student and listener to imaginary places. The beginner collection was written for children ages 3-12 who are beginning their violin journey. The advanced collection will challenge and delight serious violinists of all ages! Be prepared to be dazzled, entertained, inspired and motivated as the violin & piano evoke a musical landscape of the world!
WRITTEN TO INSPIRE PERFORMERS & AUDIENCES...
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Teaches specific violin techniques in each study-like variation
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Cultivates a child’s curiosity about each variation’s travel destination
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Inspires and motivates music education
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Introduces children to a variety of music styles
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Transports student and listener to imaginary places
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Activates the learning of basic music theory concepts
2023 Lowell Mason House Music Education Advocacy Prize Winner
COMPOSER COLLABORATOR |
| PIANO ARRANGER |
FOR RHODY'S BIG ADVENTURE
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Lawrence Yurman (Music Director) is a pianist, arranger and conductor with 35+ years of experience on Broadway and beyond. His work as an accompanist and his degree in Music Composition from Oberlin Conservatory prepared him well for co-creating the world of Rhody’s Big Adventure with Patricia Davis. Broadway credits include WAR PAINT starring Patti LuPone and Christine Ebersole, the revival of ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN SEE FOREVER starring Harry Connick, Jr., IT SHOULDA BEEN YOU, GREY GARDENS,THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE, SIDE SHOW (1998 orig. prod.), A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM (with Nathan Lane), GUYS AND DOLLS (1992 revival), and LES MISERABLES (orig. prod.). He was also the onstage pianist for the most recent revival of THE ICEMAN COMETH starring Denzel Washington. In the Cabaret and concert world, Larry has collaborated with and provided arrangements for Lea Salonga and Christine Ebersole in NYC, as well as across the country and abroad. Most recently, he created a new show with up and coming Cabaret artist Ari Axelrod at New York City’s Birdland. This past year he provided the arrangements and Musical Direction for a brand new show featuring the songs of Hoagy Carmichael - STARDUST ROAD -for the York Theatre in NYC.
AWARD-WINNING
FUN
IMAGINATIVE
Listen to
RHODY'S BIG ADVENTURE
ADVANCED VERSION
Get a sneak peak below!
Full recordings of all variations with piano accompaniments
coming soon.
Listen to
RHODY'S BIG ADVENTURE
BEGINNER VERSION
NEW MUSIC for THE ASPIRING VIOLINIST
Music that teaches technique and engages the imagination.
