Singingly expressive melodies in G major allow the orchestra to focus on playing in a connected ballad style. A lively jig section features energetic and memorable melodies in E dorian and A mixolydian as
Just as the title suggests, this piece is all full of fire! An opening theme in 3/4 with driving rhythms, heavy accents, and dramatic dynamic shifts fuels the blaze. A more lyrical B section in 4/4 with the
"Komorebi" is a Japanese word meaning "light filtering through leaves." It has no English translation, but the image it paints is beautiful and evocative. In this piece, young students will learn to
Let your string bass section swing in this easy-to-play blues piece as they build skills and enjoy the motivation of being in the spotlight. Basses carry the melody much of the time while also accompanying
Inspired by a photo of a ghostly, forgotten ballroom in Shanghai, Phantom Waltz is a melancholy echo of the past. This 6/8 piece features two solo cellos, melodramatic melodies,...
One of the most popular pieces from Alan Hovhaness, Prayer of St. Gregory is taken from the opera "Etchmiadzin" and is described as "a prayer in darkness." The original edition for trumpet and
This special edition of John Williams' eloquent theme is arranged to feature a violin solo, violin duet, or a violin and viola duet. Set in its original key, the solo part is the original version as played