University of Wisconsin–Madison

Chickadee Waltz (Judy’s Waltz)

Drawing of chickadee bird moving it's feet and legs and wings to music - waltz

Copyright Paul C Hanson and Chris Wagoner 2017
Melody by Paul C. Hanson
Arrangement by Chris Wagoner and Paul Hanson
Musicians: Chris Wagoner (violin), Mary Gaines (cello), Doug Brown (guitar)

Chickadee_Waltz (score)

Listen to a live version played by Chris, Mary, and Doug at a party:

Listen to a version true to the score. Played by synth, so it’s a bit stiff.

 

The Chickadee Waltz (Judy’s Waltz) was written in honor of Judith Hansen, who loved watching the birds at the feeders behind her house. The two-tone call of the chickadee inspired the melody and can be heard throughout.