William L. Gillock ： Gillock’s Holidays Sing for Me Kitty

“Sing for Me, Kitty” is a charming and approachable miniature that offers the pleasure of bringing a melody to life. Listening for the contrast between the lightly moving passages and those that allow the melody to unfold at a relaxed pace makes the changing expressions of the music more vivid. In performance, the principal melody should first be brought out clearly above the other voices, with each phrase shaped naturally toward its peak. Keep the accompaniment light, carefully controlling note lengths and dynamics, while expressing both the carefree character suggested by a kitten and a soft, songful quality. Use the pedal sparingly enough to keep the sound clear and to highlight the changes from one passage to the next.