The 1991 winner of the National School Orchestra Association Composition Contest. This original work features two contrasting movements utilizing a combination of modes and minor scores. All sections have
Feature this energetic piece, arranged in D Major, in your next concert. Students will love playing this lively dance music from the first movement of this famous work. It's all in first position except for
Here's a highly spirited paso doble that perfectly fits into any concert, any time of year. Set in D minor, this lively piece features contagious rhythmic elements and showcases the entire
A perfect piece any time of year to honor the USA and to recognize audience members who currently serve or have served our nation through military service. The piece begins with the familiar My Country
A brilliant pairing of two significant tunes from Shaker history. This creative arrangement opens with In Yonder Valley in D Major, utilizing open harmonies and harmonics. The gorgeous melody
A beautiful intertwining of two well known sacred hymns. Perfect for the holiday season, Angels We Have Heard on High dominates the music, while the stately All Creatures of God and King
Set in E minor, this performance piece reinforces a myriad of teaching concepts. The anvil part will be popular, and playable by a member of the ensemble on brake drum or bass drum.
This colorful, exciting piece describes the adventures on a British ship dating back to the 16th century. Adding to the fun are parts for triangle, tambourine, and bass drum. The Arethusa is correlated to
Autumn Aria musically depicts the beautiful season when leaves change color, sunsets arrive a little sooner, temperatures begin to drop, and animals begin collecting food for the approaching
The eloquent opening, played by the cello and bass sections, sets a rich tone for this simple yet thought-provoking ballad. Gorgeous in every way, it asks players and audiences to connect the music to a
Basic Music Theory and History for Strings Book 2 by Wendy Barden & Terry Shade picks up where Book 1 left off. This visually engaging workbook written especially for strings is a resource that no
American composer Basile Bares (1845-1902) began life as a slave child in New Orleans. He lived and worked for a piano shop owner who gave him opportunities to study music and tune pianos. Bares became