Burly mice in warm fur hats stomp with deliberate steps through the Mysh marsh (Russian Mouse March). Violas and cellos move between divisi, pizzicato, and arco in the key of D minor with extended finger patterns (with optional shifting) and dynamic contrast. Upper and lower strings pass the melody back and forth, keeping those serious rodents moving along with counter-rhythms and dramatic crescendos. Set of score and parts: 8-8-8-8-4