This is a lighthearted piece by Gershwin, which is enormously catchy and great fun to play. Arranged for solo piccolo or G treble with 3 flutes, alto and bass, the majority of the choir takes on an accompaniment role, with melodic interjections spread out between the ensemble. Orriss is an accomplished arranger, and as a result the scoring is well balanced and idiomatic throughout. This is a relatively easy arrangement which is likely to have a wide appeal.
Carla Rees
Gershwin's quirky little piece was originally written as incidental music for the film "Shall We Dance" starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers; it accompanied a sequence featuring a variety of glamorous dogs being walked on a luxury liner. The outer sections feature a cheeky flute solo with the accompanying flutes striding out jauntily underneath. In the middle section a more lyrical melody is passed around the choir. If you are looking for a tune to whistle whilst walking your pooches, this is the very thing!
Performance duration (approx): 2'34
