Using the familiar ancient English folk song melody, the arranger spins out a "fantastic" meditation on Greensleeves. Fragments of the melody tease the listeners' ear in the engaging introduction,

Transport listeners on a musical tour of Italy! Featuring the rich and resonant sound of the viola section, this string orchestra piece is sure to captivate audiences with its flurrying runs and dynamic

This set of variations evokes a walk up a mountain road with hints of folk music and Copland-esque harmonic style. The piece progresses through a variety of settings evocative of a series of Rocky Mountain

This "throwback"-style string work was inspired by the many great can-cans, galops, and quick-steps that populate the music repertoire. This work strongly exemplifies the interplay of drama and humor that

This lilting Latin piece evokes images of an evening of dancing and merriment. Care has been taken to make sure all sections of the orchestra have their turn with the melody as well as exciting harmonic and

Traditionally performed in Coventry, England as part of a mystery play, this carol dates back to the 16th century. The author of the music is unknown, but provides one of the best known examples of the

Based loosely on the 1865 novel by Lewis Carroll, this piece captures the fun and mystery of Alice's wonderland experiences. Although the composer's music intentionally does not deal in specifics, we can

Taken from a set of pieces by Edward Elgar for violin and piano that the arranger played with his daughter when she was a young violin student, proving that a young violinist can play music with beautiful

Ironwork alludes to both the heavy metal music genre and the art of blacksmithing, an ancient craft from prehistoric times. The opening unison riff is a great exercise in the Locrian mode, and the

When "The Rite of Spring" was first performed in Paris in 1913, it created shock waves not only in the theater where it was performed, but throughout the world of music. It is one of the most revolutionary

Initially written for military band, the first movement of Holst's "Second Suite in F" comprises three British folk tunes which were originally performed on string instruments. The key has been changed

Written in 1830, Berlioz's Symphonie Fantastique depicts the life of a troubled artist searching for true love, only to end in despair. In March to the Scaffold, the artist

Catalonia (the northeastern region of Spain) boasts a long and varied history of music making. This work taps into that deep well of inspiration to create a rich and musical setting for strings. It utilizes

The music is a pentatonic Scottish folk melody that was probably originally performed moderately fast. The song gradually became a worldwide tradition at New Years' celebrations. This beautiful and

Odessa, the third largest city in the Ukraine, is a major seaport and transportation hub located on the northwestern shore of the Black Sea. Always busy with activity, the energy of this important city is

For this engaging nautical music journey, the writer has chosen the traditional sea song The Drunken Sailor as the basis. After a ruggedly rhythmic unison opening statement of this theme, the work

This piece seeks to combine the tranquility of a lullaby with the grace of a dance. Written in a waltzing triple meter, an original melody is passed around the sections of the orchestra. As the work

Inspired by the music of a ghost show on TV, the composer borrowed a fragment of the chord progression he heard and used it as the basis to create this composition. Techniques that give the work interest

Stephen Foster is said to be the father of American music, and he left the music world with a legacy of over 200 songs. The arranger has taken two of Foster's most famous examples to weave a slow, then