Corcovado (Quiet Night of Quiet Stars) will be a standout moment on any concert program. The arrangement for strings and jazz rhythm section is an effective contrast to strings alone. Conservative
This up-tempo piece is reminiscent of a hoedown, a popular, high-energy type of American folk dance. It's bound to be a favorite among orchestra members and will be a definite winner during spring concerts,
Get ready to feel the energy, sense the drive, and dance to the groove with this work that engages every section of the orchestra! Complete with special effects, a pizzicato motive break-down section, and
Showcase your orchestra's musicianship with this lyrical and lush work. Inspired by the American folk tune Shenandoah, the arrival of the melody in the middle of the piece may be played as a
Contains two old fiddle tunes named Rakes of Mallow and Red Wing. The arranger has created a fun musical environment that has lots of unexpected tunes and touches popping up throughout the
One of the most famous and best-loved paso dobles ever written in a setting for string orchestra! Fiery rhythms and sweeping Spanish melodies make this an outstanding change of pace for concert or festival
Get your audience's toes tapping! This Grade 3 arrangement of Scott Joplin's famous ragtime tune is perfect for introducing your orchestra to syncopated rhythms and exploring easy double stops. Originally
Capture the magic of this setting in the mid-1800s as several firefighters bring out their fiddles to honor the Irish spirit, playing and dancing the night away. The fast-paced melodies are electrifying and
An energetic composition perfect for introducing some fiddlin' fun to your concert! The relentless pace and syncopated bass accompaniment depict a stormy winter season, melting into spring. Players will
Gaelic Trilogy provides the string orchestra with an opportunity to perform three Irish fiddle tunes: Fair-Haired Mary; Neil Gow's Lament and Stray Away Child. All sections,
The stately spirits of soirees past appear, dancing the midnight waltz in The Haunted Ballroom. Dazzle your audience with this chilling yet lighthearted tune, perfect for fall and Halloween
This energetic western-style romp showcases a melody that weaves its way through every section accompanied by open string drones and syncopated rhythms. Lively and infectious!
This catchy tune provides exposure to jazz style for strings. The chromatic bass line's slaps provide a fun, percussive element, while the catchy melody is passed around to all sections.
Students will love to play this extremely popular Irish reel that has been heard in movies and television. It infuses a nice, lyrical middle section giving the piece some much-needed repose before firing up
The lights, the tree, and quiet anticipation of Christmas are captured in this beautiful rock ballad. As seen in the Trans-Siberian Orchestra stage show The Christmas Attic, this
This lyrical arrangement of an Argentinian tango is a wonderful introduction to the music of Astor Piazzolla. The melody is first introduced by the violas and then passed smoothly to the first violins.