Multicultural Selections for String Orchestra

This exciting original work captures the sounds of India - from Bollywood to classical to folk. Like the richly colorful blend of spices, Garam Masala develops a variety of musical themes

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

Imagine the easy feeling of a day at the beach, happily soaking in the sunshine! This delightful original piece uses rhythmic syncopations, percussion, and harmonies that evoke a variety of Caribbean

Tango your way into the hearts of of your audience with this spicy original that contains all of the dramatic flavor of a Brazilian tango. It has the push and pull of the tempo, dynamics, and rhythmic

Here is a very beautiful setting of the traditional Chinese folk song Molihua. This tune is a vital part of Chinese New Year celebrations and was featured at the 2004 Summer Olympics. The soothing

This fun arrangement in D major is based on an 18th-century dance tune written by escaped slave Ignatius Sancho. Each section gets a turn with the melody. Skills students will reinforce include string

In addition to numerous etudes and a virtuosic violin concerto, violinist Joseph (José) White Lafitte composed this habanera for two violins, La Bella Cubana. In this string orchestra arrangement of

Tell the mischievous tale of La Bruja (the witch) in this wonderful arrangement. A favorite with mariachi groups due to its hauntingly beautiful melody, this is the perfect introduction to folk

Based on a traditional Lakota melody originally written for flute, this unique arrangement has a haunting melody based on the D pentatonic scale which is passed to all sections. Players will practice simple

Graceful flower dances are a beautiful part of Asian culture, illustrated here with a flowing theme in first position. Beginning ensembles will find this work very playable, with simple rhythms and melodies

A rare and wonderful opportunity for students to be exposed to raga, an improvisational framework found in Indian classical music. This descriptive work paints a vivid picture of the gorgeous Hindu

Take a trip to Jamaica in this catchy tune with optional Latin percussion! This joyful piece features simple syncopation and melodic lines in all sections, evoking bright images of the sunny Caribbean. Sure

Honoring the rich tradition of Hindustani and Carnatic music of India, this rhythmically charged work can be called a raga incorporating thaats, a scale-wise series of notes found in

Body percussion and conventional percussion add creative textures to this original composition. Knee slaps, tongue clucks, and stomps are sprinkled throughout the lush, simple melodies. Inspired by