Sody Sallyratus for reader and woodwind quintet

Sody Sallyratus is the fourteenth in a series of musical stories for children, involving small ensembles, reader, and solo instruments. The story was adapted by Judy Constantinides, the composer’s wife and professional librarian, from an Appalachian folktale. Composed for reader and woodwind quintet, the work received its premiere and numerous repeat performances at the East Baton Rouge Parish Library System branches in June 2015. Judy Constantinides was the reader and the musical part was performed by members of the Louisiana Sinfonietta under the direction of the composer.

The other pieces in the series are The Dancing Turtle (1999), The Singing Cucaracha (2000), Lazy Jack (2001), The Penguin Parade (2002), The Dancing Shoes (2003), Anansi and the Hat Shaking Dance (2006), The Cat that Walked by Himself (2007), How the Camel Got His Hump (2008), The Magic Pot (2009), The Frog Prince (2010), The Magic Snake (2011), The Peddler’s Dream (2012), Porridge (2014), No Room! (2017), and Fair Is Fair! (2018).