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A straightforward bit of Baroque writing for cello solo (optional double bass or bassoon solo) with string orchestra. Showcase an advanced player while introducing Baroque style accompaniment playing to

A beautiful setting of the gospel hymn, Shall We Gather at the River, this lush arrangement opens with an oboe solo (cued in flute and alto sax) with woodwind choir. The varied textures create

This concert piece for young orchestra is written to provide dramatic effects and lyrical melodies while encouraging students to develop their skills with contrasting styles of bowing and phrasing. It makes

This string orchestra piece features simple half, quarter, and eighth-note rhythms in repeating patterns that alternate between sections. Melodic entrances occur on beat two, following a rest. Composed in D

Though written by an English Baroque composer, this three-movement work was written in the Italian style. The first movement is an allegro with uniform phrases and spritely character. The middle movement is

Two short folks songs arranged by Percy Grainger are paired together in this expressive scoring for concert band by Leroy Osmon.  Using a standard wind-band instrumentation, Osmon

One of Mozart's recognized masterworks, Eine Kleine Nachtmusik has been widely performed and recorded.  The second movement, Romanze, in rondo form conveys a feeling of

This prolific composer of German marches is represented in grand style with this well-researched edition. Characterized by euphonium counterlines, embellishing woodwind lines, and colorful independent

This string orchestra piece features slurred melodies contrasted with staccato articulations for contrasting effects. The piece remains in first position for all instruments, and the key changes from D

A spicy concert selection for full orchestra! Based on the style and form of the huapango, this fiery Mexican folk dance is characterized by a complex rhythmic structure that mixes duple

Heed's exuberant march from 1905, arranged for string orchestra. 

This string orchestra piece uses eighth, quarter, half, dotted-half, and whole note rhythms in the key of D Major. Tempo and key do not change. Players will encounter dynamic changes, detache bowing,

This adaptation from the famous Vivaldi work, like the original Ocean Storm movement published previously, is designed to be performed by players of many different abilities and instrumental combinations.

Patterns and Positions was created to help intermediate string students gain familiarity with shifting and the upper positions while reinforcing the concepts of key structure and purity of

Written for concert band with narrator, this tells the story behind the Mexican folk legend that explains why the coyote howls at the moon at night. The supporting music provides a colorful and appealing

This very easy string orchestra piece uses only half and quarter note rhythms in the D major scale, staying in first position. Violin 2 doubles Viola and Cello doubles Bass. UIL Sight-Reading Level I.