Voodoo Dolls

Jessie Montgomery · b. 1981 · American

For 2 violins, viola, cello

Level 4 · Early advanced — about ABRSM 7 · RCM 8, with the parts evenly matched

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Ensemble: String quartet
Hardest part: Balanced
Form: Short piece
Length: About 5 min
Composed: 2008
Era: Contemporary · woman composer

Notes

Short rhythmic piece; the composer also allows a string quintet

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