String Orchestra > Six Dances for String Orchestra
"Six Dances for String Orchestra," with the alternative title "American Dances," consists of "Schottische," "Waltz," "Round Dance," "Polka," "Promenade," and "Galop." Completed in 1954, excerpts of the work were first performed on May 10, 1953, as part of CBS Radio's "String Serenade," with Alfred Antonini conducting.
Those with Columbia UNI access can hear Kay's "Six Dances for String Orchestra" through the Naxos Online Database:
http://columbia128k.naxosmusiclibrary.com/catalogue/item.asp?cid=CDX-5157
Other works that Kay wrote for string orchestra include "Suite for Strings" (1945), "String Triptych" (1987), and various works for solo instrument, voice, or choir with string orchestra, such as "Pieta" for English horn and string orchestra (1950), "Choral Triptych" for mixed chorus (SATB) and string orchestra (1962), and "Aulos" for flute, two horns, string orchestra and percussion (1967).