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For string quartet with optional third violin begins with straight-forward harmonizations give a peaceful introduction. The second section is presented melodically in the inner voices while the outer voices enhance the lines with punctuation motives. The middle section of this composition is more active, even while being in a minor mode and using more altered harmonies. The final section goes back to the major and is more relaxed and peaceful and ends in a gentle repose.

Traditional string quartet with opt. violin part for viola. The piece is rendered as a march with the tune clearly stated in the first violin and then becomes more chordal in the upper three parts. A transition is now presented in an imitation of parts with dynamic changes for interest and further then the cello takes over with the tune while the upper parts give harmonic support. The piece progresses to be more block in harmonic and rhythmical structure only to be turned over to imitation in the melodic material. The coda section is much like the introduction material and builds in dynamic force, only to be concluded with a pizzicato final note.

Traditionally scored with an opt. third violin part for viola. The piece presents itself with the melody in tact but with little thematic motifs passed are the various parts for interest. Gently presented and moderate in difficulty- very adaptable.

Traditionally score string quartet with piano and opt. 3rd vioin.The theme is well distributed between the parts and little motivic devise really enhance the flavor of the writing.The piece is well edited to assist players of all degrees.

For string quartet with optional third violin the piece opens with a sublime feeling only to be agitated by more vigorous devices.It modulates through various keys and as one would expect it ends softly and gently.