Isaiah 62

This exciting contemporary work will engage and challenge your advanced orchestras with its constant deviation of time signature, rhythmic intensity, modern harmonies, and variety of counterpoint. Students

This fierce concert piece takes the orchestra on an exciting musical journey. Students will be challenged to perform with various emotional styles, including both intense and legato melodies.

Acadia First Light sensitively conveys the rising sun as it first greets America each morning on Cadillac Mountain at Acadia National Park in Maine. Written in celebration of that park's

"Aethelinda" is Welsh for "dragon." This programmatic piece invokes the energy and power of a great winged beast as it awakens from its slumber to wreak havoc on the countryside. Opening with a low

"All hands hoay" actually means all hands on deck for some serious work! It's time to get those fingers working as all sections share the melody. With its use of three sharps, this fun musical pirate's tale

A study in contrasts, this piece depicts the calm and quiet of the legendary Unicorn and the terrifying tale of the Minotaur. Greek mythology comes to life in stirring musical themes!

Inspired by a painting of the same name, this engaging work features memorable rhythmic patterns of sixteenth notes, flat-key fingerings, and varied articulations. The original painting evokes the awesome,

This original piece is in a style reminiscent of the music of the rich cultural heritage of the Appalachia. Music is an important part of the Appalachian way of life. Traditional Appalachian music is

Archaic Voices was written at the request of a friend of the composer who wanted an easy piece she could use to introduce low first-finger B flats. Her students really responded to the aggressive

Imagine the sounds of the Arctic with this lively minor melody that evokes images of an exciting expedition through cold winds and rough ice. Each section plays the melody evoking images of a trek through

A stunning lyrical work, Beauteous Spirit is the perfect selection to introduce expressive playing to your beginning strings. All students have an opportunity to play melodic material in this

Upon hearing the words "Big Sky Country," one typically thinks of Montana. This piece, however, depicts any place where the sky is vast, the view expansive, and the setting natural. The elements of the

This rich cinematic selection features a dreamlike melody in all parts as well as a contrasting section of tension and release. This piece is a great way to work on tone and musicianship. Includes optional

In Greek mythology, Boreas is the cold north wind, making this piece a great addition to any winter concert. The mysterious opening leads to an exciting finale. Students will experience spiccato and legato

This stylish all-pizzicato dance for late beginner orchestras will delight students and audiences. The notes and rhythms may be simple, but the bubbly melodies in each part provide fun fingering challenges.

This sprightly, all-pizzicato tune for beginners uses only the notes of the D major scale. It's a great way to reinforce note reading and listening skills. Students will enjoy the bouncy accompaniments and

This original piece, written in the style of an American fiddle tune, features a favorite technique of young players: open-stringed double stops! While exploring bowing levels, students will find bold

This flowing waltz depicts the non-stop motion of an old-fashioned carousel, spinning around with horses smoothly gliding up and down. Written in the keys of D Major and G Major, this is a perfect piece for