David Heyes - The Great Wall of China for Junior String Orchestra

In one movement and lasting around three minutes, it employs a number of effective and evocative playing techniques including arco, pizzicato, harmonics, sul ponticello, percussion, col legno and Bartok pizzicato, designed to introduce younger musicians to a number of playing effects, alongside accessible musical and technical skills, offering solo and ensemble opportunities for each player.

The music begins with a slow and...