From the comic opera filled with pirates, Turkish princes, kidnapping and daring rescues, Mozart's The Abduction from the Seraglio is the piece of music that generated the (possibly fictional) "too

Commemorating the 50th anniversary of Eckroth Music (Bismarck, North Dakota), this regal piece captures the beauty of the northern states served by their store locations. The antiphonal brass fanfare in the

Commemorating the 50th anniversary of Eckroth Music (Bismarck, North Dakota), this regal piece captures the beauty of the northern states served by their store locations. The antiphonal brass fanfare in the

The spirit of hope and determination of the early pioneers on the Iowa plains is expressed throughout this musical celebration. Bold and varied, this overture pays tribute to the historical importance of

As heard in the Oscar-winning movie "The King's Speech," one of Beethoven's most beloved movements accompanied the dramatic moments of this monumental film. Robert Longfield's accessible adaptation for

From Beethoven's "Symphony No. 7," this movement is one of the great composer's most recognizable and performed themes. Featured in the award-winning film "The King's Speech," this is a skilled and

Carefully crafted for string ensemble, this lively movement is adapted from Vivaldi's "Concerto for Two Guitars." In true Vivaldi style, the ensemble is driven by energetic rhythms that make all parts

Portraying the thrill and speed of alpine skiers navigating the demanding Super-G (super giant slalom) downhill course, Alpine Adventure is composed using a single fast tempo and takes the listener

Symphony No. 25 begins with one of Mozart's most recognized themes, as heard in the classic Oscar-winning film "Amadeus."  Hoffman has placed the first movement in an accessible, practical format that

Here's the music from the dramatic opening scene of the movie "Amadeus." It's actually the first movement of "Symphony 25 in G minor," arranged here to be in E minor to make it accessible to more students.

Originally a popular concert band work, it's now been arranged in a flexible instrumentation format. Written in a beautifully lyric style with various moods and textures, it cleverly

Inspired by the mysterious stone formations of Stonehenge, Ancient Stone Circles creates an atmosphere of ancient times using modal melodies, rich scoring and exotic percussion. You'll hear the

In any ecosystem, an apex predator is an animal at the very top of the food chain. This programmatic work opens with a haunting flute solo accompanied by various mysterious effects. The pace then quickens