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A storm of fiddle tunes and ostinatos portrays a flash flood rushing down a southwestern slot canyon in this fast-paced outing for advancing string orchestra. Conceived as an American response to the fourth

Perfect for developing string orchestra, this piece features a lilting melody with an adventurous "pirate" feel. Useful for reinforcing low-2 patterns in the key of E minor, as well as slurs and string

Young ensembles will indeed make a triumphal entry with this perfect concert opener. The piece begins with a sweeping, fanfare-like theme soaring above a driving rhythmic accompaniment, only to intensify as

Picture the trapeze artists, performing elephants, the organ grinders with their monkeys, and the excitement on the children's faces! Written in the key of G Major, in 3/4 time, all parts share the melody

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

The story of the three Magi is brought to life in this unique adaption of the traditional carol. A pizzicato accompaniment with optional bells throughout creates a sense of intrigue and mystery reminiscent

Perfectly scored for the beginning orchestra, this original work is a musical homage to the pioneers and visionaries who ventured into the unknown, driven by a spirit of exploration and a yearning for new

Evoking images of the exotic Arabian desert, the mode, meter, and pizzicato passages help provide the Middle Eastern sound that drives this camel caravan. The syncopation, dynamic contrast, and tremolos

With a catchy melody that captures the sensation of flight, this piece soars. The sweeping melody, and the 3/4 (in one) tempo, leaves the listener with the sense that this is an exhilarating ride. Whether

With Fire features a blazing tempo, liberal use of pointillistic technique, extremes of range and dynamics, and driving rhythms and accents that push the piece forward with intensity. If your

Written for the composer's son, Wondrous Flight alternates between insistent syncopated rhythms and flowing melodic passages. As the piece progresses, an increase in tempo drives the melodies

Capturing the feel of the undead creeping ever closer, the composer has incorporated a variety of non-traditional string techniques, including playing behind the bridge, glissando, and instrument body