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Dark Moon is a work which lies mostly in the Aeolian mode with hints of Dorian and Phrygian as the work progresses. Starting out rather aggressively, the piece grows in volume and intensity to a climax about halfway through at which point it transitions to a softer, more legato feel with gentle pizzicato accompaniment. The mood then rather quickly transitions back to an aggressive tone with wide leaps and short repetitive motives leading to the climactic finish.

Dark Moon

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Grab your beret and take a walk along the Seine River or perhaps enjoy an espresso at a Parisian cafe! In this delightful level 2.5 piece in G Major, the string bass section shines as the jazzy chords in the orchestra accompaniment conjure images of a sunny day in Paris. The harmonies in this piece introduce young orchestra students to chords typically found in French cafe jazz music, in particular the "flat VI chord." While this piece highlights the bass section, it gives all sections plenty to do including trills, grace notes, and some optional third position work in the violins and violas.

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Playful humor and holiday fun collide in this beginning band arrangement of Jingle Bells cleverly framed as a mock concerto for sleigh bells. The melody jumps back and forth between winds and percussion almost every other measure, keeping textures lively and student attention sharp. Simple writing allows quick success while spotlighting percussion in a memorable way. A delightful first winter concert piece to build ensemble coordination and give young players something to smile about.

Concerto for Jingling Bells

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British Isles Travelogue features a folksong from each of the four UK
  countries. The Ash Grove from Wales highlights first and second violin
  harmonies, followed by the lively English Morris Dance.  In Blue Bell of
  Scotland, each section has its chance to shine, accompanied by the droning
  bagpipe fifths in the other parts.  The Irish Sailors' Hornpipe leaves
  listeners ready to dance a jig and sends the more advanced violins to third
  position.

British Isles Travelogue

River Run by Thom Sharp is a quick-paced grade 3 string orchestra piece
  in e minor. The first A section has most of the orchestra providing a
  syncopated rhythmic underpinning while the first violins take the lead with a
  flowing melody. The first B section is scored in the relative major and
  features long, flowing independent melody in the upper three voices. When the
  A section returns, we hear the melody first in the first violins.  Then
  the celli and double basses take the melody while the upper three voices
  provide a voiced counterpoint. The B theme returns, played in octaves by the
  violins while the lower voices provide a rolling arpeggiated accompaniment.
  The final A section features an ostinato figure in the first violins while
  the second violins and the violas take the melody. The texture thins out as
  the pace slows to the final cadence.

River Run

William Hebert was the principal flutist of the Cleveland Orchestra for many years. This arrangement for the Baldwin Wallace College (now University) Concert Band has been rescued from his notes and edited by M.K. Robinson.

Concerto for Piccolo or Oboe

Ominous and foreboding in character, this piece was written to provide students with an engaging introduction to a variety of eighth-note rhythmic patterns. Unlike much of the repertoire written for beginning string ensembles, it offers each instrument section an opportunity to shine. The violins and violas present the primary melody at both the opening and closing of the work, while the cellos and contrabasses take center stage in the middle section with a contrasting secondary theme featuring pizzicato technique.

Forgotten Ritual

Beware the terror that lurks under the bed! In addition to being a very clever selection for your students, this is really great teaching material for your first- or second-year band. Trombone glissandi, a clever melody, and scary percussion effects including an electric vacuum cleaner will make this a real hit. This arrangement for flexible instrumentation is great for many ensembles!

Revenge of the Dust Bunnies

This new 2020 revision addresses errors found in previous editions and follows Grainger's scoring practices and concept of instrumental color more closely. Along with Grainger's wonderful material, the added bonus of the explicit editing and notes from the definitive interpreter of the work, Frederick Fennell, makes this a must-have for performance and for study. This work has literally been responsible for inspiring thousands of aspiring musicians to become directors of bands, orchestras, and choruses, thus fostering a lifetime of love of and respect for music.

Lincolnshire Posy

There are very few cuts made in this eerie, phantasmal tour de force.  At least two solo violinists are needed because of unusual tuning.  A very effective work perfect for a Halloween program.  Be ready for a frightened audience!

Danse Macabre

Take a musical tour of the Emerald Isle. Three popular Irish tunes come to life for string orchestra with melody in all parts. From silky-slow to fiery-fast, it begins with the stately and poignant The Wren. Next, the tempo jumps for a buoyant Kerry Polka, followed by a racing The Wind That Shakes the Barley, with a final tempo push to a flying ending.

Tour of Ireland

Borodin's most famous melody is here made accessible to younger players. It retains the stunning beauty of the original without overt technical demands.

Polovtsian Dance

Everyone loves a march. A march that is a little tongue in cheek, however, is something extra special. This one will grab you by the ears and shake until you're laughing with delight.

Comic March

Inspire your students to create a musical story about a lost city from long, long ago. In this adventurous work, young players explore E natural minor without accidentals, creating the feel of E Dorian mode. Two-part writing allows all instruments to play melody and harmony. Some independent movement and harmony are present, creating depth and passing tones in the music.

The Lost City

Colorful percussion and unusual instrumental effects bring a true sense of amazement to your audience as the narrator tells the story of an alien invasion and its aftermath.

Alien Invasion from the Dark Planet

This sublime work, originally composed for chorus and orchestra, has all the depth and beauty associated with the music of Johannes Brahms. This skillfully crafted arrangement for concert band has become a staple in literature for developing bands.

Blessed Are They

Now viola, cello, and bass students can join the violins in atperforming this time-honored piece by Corelli. Each variation may be performed by a different student, allowing up to eight students to be featured at your next concert.

La Folia

This piece has everything to make your elementary concert band sound full and mature: solid scoring, limited and comfortable ranges, plenty of engaging and challenging percussion, and exciting thematic material. The perfect selection to open or close your performance!

Journey to the Stars

An English country dance from Ignatius Sancho's Minuets Cotillons Country Dances, the two-part writing in D major for this string orchestra arrangement explores interesting dynamics and conversations between groups of two instruments. Accents and skips hold the students' attention as they learn 2/4 time.

Les Matadors

Strong thematic material, great percussion, minimal ranges, and simple rhythms make this an ideal first concert opener. All sections have wonderful and engaging parts. A hit!

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