The Slavonic Folk Suite is an arrangement of a part of Reed's Russian Christmas Music, one of the most frequently performed works of concert band literature. It is moving, powerful and beautiful, and a wonderful fit for the string orchestra. Orchestra bel
Subtitled A Sylvan Serenade for Winds After Shakespeare's 'As You Like It,'" Rosalind in the Forest of Arden was dedicated to William H. Sylvester and the Eastern Wind Symphony."
This is, without a doubt, the most often played processional at graduations from elementary school through to college and university. Only the main theme has been adapted here and there are several "escapes" if the piece is required to end early. In fact, with all the optional endings, the piece can end just before the 1 minute mark or can be extended to just over 2 minutes or even longer if repeats are taken.