Orchestra members will take pleasure in playing this spirited work! A perfect example of late German Baroque writing, the Allegro features a lively fugal opening and exciting parts for all. This excellent transcription really sparkles, and is worthy of all good orchestras!

The noble elegance and beauty of Respighi's marvelous work shines in this arrangement of the Balletto Movement from Suite No. 1. The feel of early music carries through in an arrangement that works equally well for strings alone or with the addition of winds. A great introduction to Respighi!

This folk song from Scotland, is a favorite for ringing in the New Year! Recognized around the world this well-loved folk song is set in a rich and full-sounding arrangement that includes fun sound effects and a highly playable feel.

Visions of gold glitter in the sun near shimmering temples in the green valleys of the Mexican highlands. History tells of an advanced civilization living before the Spanish conquest. Today, you can visit the sounds that identify that culture. Few technical demands are present in this scoring, but multicultural teaching opportunities are abundant, with hints of polytonality and a couple of easy meter changes.

Leave it to Richard Meyer to bring this beloved favorite down to the easy level while still retaining all the excitement of the original! Everyone will recognize these great themes from the world's most famous opera and your orchestra will be able to handle all the parts. Your orchestra will love sounding this good!

Full of unexpected surprises, this piece is a great way to improve students' abilities to read rhythms, and to listen and perform as an ensemble! Using pizzicato and body percussion, it is an intriguing journey that is sure to fascinate both audiences and performers. All sections get a chance to explore a wide variety of percussive sounds that include the traditional snapping, stomping, and clapping combined with a myriad of much more unusual effects! Humorous, dramatic, and magical, Bio Rhythms is a definite showstopper!

This unique multilevel composition is designed for an advanced middle school orchestra and an elementary string group who can play open strings with simple rhythms. An added bonus is the inclusion of plastic eggs filled with popcorn seeds not only used for special percussive effects but for the introduction of vibrato motion. A real treat!

Pizzicato strings imitate Caribbean steel drums under the festive melodies of this selection! Designed to give every section experience with the most common syncopated rhythm in popular music, the sunny, colorful style is sure to make this piece a favorite to both students and audiences. Drumset and keyboard parts are included for extra support and island flavor.