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This cinematic overture-style work will immediately entrance your audience with the rapidly unfolding colors and textures of the opening. It combines several glorious fanfares and sweeping lyrical lines in

Immerse yourself in the tapestry of Mexico's rich musical heritage with this captivating piece for string orchestra. The opening adagio will pull at your heartstrings, while the contrasting dance-like

Written to celebrate an amazing orchestra teacher's retirement, this piece strives to capture the joyful things, the emotional, loving, and supportive things – literally All the Things.

This dramatic work for symphony orchestra is a perfect opener or closer. From mysterious and dark melodies to driving rhythmic lines, the music provides an opportunity to showcase the power of your

This work is a metaphor likening the mining and refining of silver to the rehearsal process, where the "raw material" is gradually honed into a sparkling, refined performance. The music starts with a murky

This fiery overture in 6/8 time features bold cinematic melodies that transform into passionate arias and back again. Seasoned string orchestras will be excited by the chance to show off part independence,

A tense and driving opening theme fueled by dissonance, pulsing eighth notes, and eighth-note accents contrasts with a smooth and legato B theme to create this exciting original work that explores the full

Tuneful, energetic, and emotional, this piece presents a sonic kaleidoscope of playing styles that will challenge every section of the advanced string orchestra. The unexpected harmonies and exotic rhythms

This haunting, powerful, and aggressive work draws inspiration from a type of strobe light that can put an observer into a state of "threshold consciousness," or being half asleep. The music portrays

Experience the sounds and life of ancient Egypt in this exciting piece for full orchestra. Intricate rhythms and soaring melodies make this a stunning addition to your next concert. Ample percussion and

This stunning three-movement portrays the classical elements air, earth, fire, and water. The opening movement, Flights of Fancy, symbolizes air and features soaring phrases. The second movement,

A colorful depiction of the four basic elements: earth, air, water and fire, sure to challenge and delight every member of the advanced string orchestra. Impressionistic harmonies and fascinating rhythmic

Intense, wild, and energetic – all sections are offered a lot of action, musical energy, and technical challenges. Performers and audiences will surely enjoy the rapid-fire sixteenth-note passages

This multicultural piece explores world music using a unique and exciting format. Two side-by-side orchestras share one conductor, with one group performing traditional American songs and the other playing

Featuring string quartet and orchestra, this tour de force follows a few straggling Irish musicians (the quartet) who find themselves in a junkyard picking up scrap instruments. As the quartet begins to

"The island of saints and scholars" is an old nickname for Ireland dating back to the early Middle Ages. This original work is a reflection upon Ireland's rich and turbulent history, which can be heard in

Beginning with driving rhythms that build in intensity to a lush violin solo, the full ensemble enters and intertwines two ideas in an incredibly spectacular fashion.

This work is on fire from the opening measure to its final ending. Rhythmically complex, it includes some two against three patterns and meter changes as well as position work in all sections. A vigorous

Now viola, cello, and bass students can join the violins in atperforming this time-honored piece by Corelli. Each variation may be performed by a different student, allowing up to eight students to be

This original work is a tribute to the life of Monsignor Hugh O’Flaherty, who played a significant role in saving the lives of Jews and Allied prisoners during World War II. Due to his ability to

High wire from start to finish, this one cooks! Take your audience on a wild and rocky ride with this fast-paced and fun work for the advancing string orchestra. It's cinematic and full of wonderful

The ultimate face-melting, string-breaking smash-fest, forever proving that strings rock! Inspired by the great metal bands of the '80s and '90s, this piece for strings and drums features shredding riffs,