This happy "Welcome Song", from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory [TM], is a great opportunity to introduce your strings to cut time. The arrangement is perfect to learn in a moderate 4/4 and gradually work up to cut time at a comfortable tempo. In particular the first four measures provide an excellent opportunity to get the feel of the back beat. Lots of fun for players and audience!

Performed by the American Festival Philharmonic,
Robert W. Smith, Conductor