This dramatic piece for string orchestra is built around original themes and traditional Irish tunes. It imagines a journey to, and celebration at, an outdoor harvest festival in rural Ireland. The first

In Greek mythology, Boreas is the cold north wind, making this piece a great addition to any winter concert. The mysterious opening leads to an exciting finale. Students will experience spiccato and legato

Delightfully scary with a distinct pirate theme, this piece will intrigue performers and audiences alike with catchy original themes as well as the subtle use of classical themes. This makes it fun but also

The swift pace and buoyant melodic motion of this lively selection is sure to delight from first note to last. With plenty of scalar passages and simple arpeggios, it provides a great opportunity for

Just as the title suggests, this piece is intriguing from start to finish. It contains pulsating rhythms, fresh harmonies, and interesting driven melodic fragments.

The title refers to the "three M's" - minor, meter, and mix - and is a dynamic piece for teaching and performing. This impressive teaching piece features a mixture of the melodic and harmonic minor forms as

A four-movement work of contrasting "flower" themes that are to be played continuously. Each movement's title describes its different style and feel: Blooming; Shiny Day; Sunset Waltz and

This work strikes a dramatic tone from the start with its driving original jig-style melody. There is an effortless flowing nature to the Irish-style melody that is contrasted by a lush lyrical theme. This

With compelling melodies and a heroic spirit, Rise of the Majestics is an invigorating piece that features plenty of excitement for the orchestra. The work includes prominent parts for viola and

This lighthearted quodlibet was commissioned by ASTA and premiered in 2015. It provides a fabulous tool to introduce students to key musical themes across time. The score plays off of the nocturnal mind to

Hotter than a Cajun barbecue, this tour de force for the advanced string orchestra is a workout for all of your students (and their conductor!) Conjuring up images of the Deep South, this jazzy rondo never

Ventus is the Latin word for "wind," and this work depicts the beauty and fury of the wind through both E minor and G Major tonalities. Bow articulations range from powerful staccato and lyrical

A stunningly beautiful piece for the more advanced ensemble, the melodies are gorgeous and the harmonies are thick and lush. There is nice interplay between all of the sections of the orchestra that serve