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Based on What Child is This? and O Come, O Come Emmanuel, this creative arrangement is for jazz ensemble with strings, allowing directors to combine the school's string orchestra with the jazz ensemble. It's a unique arrangement with a steamroller-rock feel that will be a wonderful addition to holiday concerts!

A Christmas Fantasy

Jazz Ensemble Score & Parts

This famous Austrian folk carol is set in a unique and inviting style which will be perfect for your next holiday concert. Subtle melodic lines in this lullaby paint a calm and serene musical portrait of the nativity and all the delightful images of the winter season. Includes parts for optional vocal solo, duet or SAB choir. A wonderful arrangement to add to your holiday string repertoire.

Still, Still, Still

String Orchestra Score & Parts

An appealing and energetic concert or contest piece for young ensembles that students will love to prepare and perform. Bold and rhythmic at the beginning, it also contains a slower expressive section which will help young musicians learn legato phrasing techniques. An exceptional composition that should be in every orchestra library.

Legend of the Eagles

A delightful composition in the French Baroque style. Works for concert or contest performances.

Gallant Gavotte

A delightful medley of three carols that includes Let Our Gladness Know No End; The Friendly Beasts and Good King Wenceslas. A wonderful addition to any holiday performance by younger string orchestras.

Three Noels

A delightful Spanish march for developing strings that is a real confidence builder and a terrific teaching tool. Written in the classic paso doble style, all sections in the ensemble have interesting parts. Optional percussion adds to the excitement. Packed with spirit and energy, this is sure to be a favorite.

Spania

The slow, lush opening moves into an energetic vivace section. Unique textures, expressive melodies and striking contrasts are all contained in this very playable composition.

Impravada

This exciting work captures the thrill of the treasure hunt and the mystery of the seas. Beginning with a lyrical statement that captures the abandonment of the lost island, our hunt continues with driving rhythms and dynamic effects. Fun and educational for all!

Abandoned Treasure Hunt

One of the most famous and best-loved pasodobles ever written – now in a setting for string orchestra! Fiery rhythms and sweeping Spanish melodies make this an outstanding change of pace for concert or festival performance.

El Relicario

String Orchestra with Percussion Optional

Gentle River is a lyrical ballad by Rob Grice that depicts the simple beauty of a river as it flows peacefully through a green valley. It offers the opportunity to teach younger musicians to play expressively while maintaining a blended and balanced ensemble sound. Wonderful teaching material for this grade level.

Gentle River

Absolutely stunning and gorgeous best describes this marvelous ballad created from the pen of noted composer James Swearingen. His ability to make an ensemble sound mature beyond their years is a talent that we've all come to appreciate many times over. Although written for the young ensemble, more mature groups will also find "A Starlit Night" to be a rewarding musical journey.

A Starlit Night

This unique work combines two traditional Irish folk tunes in a very musically satisfying piece. Teachable moments abound; the beautiful, lyrical theme of "Slane," contrasts nicely with the faster, 6/8 character of "Brian Boru's March." Optional percussion parts add to the flavor of this wonderful Irish work. Take your group to the next level with this enchanting musical selection for concert or contest!

Under An Irish Sky

An enthusiastic and energetic work which will challenge and inspire young musicians. All performers can really dig into the aggressive minor theme, while the violas and cellos will shine in the contrasting B section. Unison melodies, dynamic themes, and a little bit of pizzicato too - all provide valuable teaching moments.

Premonitions

You may not recognize the title, but you are almost certain to be familiar with the famous melodies of this stately Latin classic. Full of audience appeal!

El Choclo

Capture the imagination with this aggressive concert opener that gives each part melodic interest. Memorable themes, changing textures and contrasting styles make this an outstanding teaching piece and a superb addition to the beginning orchestra repertoire!

Soar with the Dragons

If you're looking for a great way to start your concert or festival performance, this wonderful work is a great choice. Air of Nobility starts with a bold fanfare and dramatically leads to a memorable theme that is highly reminiscent of a ceremonial procession.

Air of Nobility

Transport your audience to sunny Italy with this exciting medley of some of Italy's most well-known and beloved songs. Your students will enjoy performing Vesti La Giubba from "Pagliacci," Funiculi, Funicula, Come Back To Sorrento, La Donna E Mobile, Wedding Tarantella, and O Solo Mio. Molto bella!

Italian Holiday

This quirky holiday piece describes a scenario in which all the orchestra music is mixed up just before a Christmas concert begins. This delightful novelty captures the music of that fateful concert in an entertaining and humorous setting.

A Crazy Mixed-Up Christmas Concert

A unique composition built on alternating 3/4 and 2/4 measures that will challenge and engage your developing orchestra. Manageable ranges, great rhythmic teaching material, and an edgy sound of danger produce a work that students and audiences will love.

Midnight Escape

Written with the young ensemble in mind, James Swearingen’s delightful "Heroes and Glory" is a musical tribute to the everyday heroes of our lives. A very impressive sounding piece for this grade level!

Heroes and Glory

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