The music is falling apart! Or is it? This creepy-crawly composition starts deep underground in the cello and bass sections with an ominous theme, soon joined by the creaking, scratching, and screeching of

This easy introduction to the blues scale features a quintessential walking bass line in low strings and piano. With a theme that reinforces F-natural, C-natural, and B-flat finger patterns, every

This graceful arrangement elegantly weaves together four classic winter melodies: Waltz of the Snowflakes from Tchaikovsky's "Nutcracker Suite," Skater's Waltz by Emile Waldteufel, In

This rocking piece for beginning strings is based on the interval of a perfect fifth - thus the title! Students can practice easy string crossings on open strings, simple rhythms, and stepwise finger

Intended for very young bands, this march uses the first six notes in a creative way that enables young students to develop independent part playing and introduces some imitation. With a short percussion

This version of Jolly Old Saint Nicholas is perfect for your beginning band's first winter or holiday concert. The entire composition is based on the first six notes of the concert B-flat scale,

A beatbox piece for orchestra! Beatbox percussion sounds imitate effects normally made by a drum set, and these vocal syllables are woven into the parts of each section of the orchestra. The same parts are

This Mexican folk song is instantly recognizable with its gentle Latin rhythms and peaceful tenderness. Fluid vocal lines sing over a nice piano accompaniment reminiscent of a Spanish guitar. Sing this in

This arrangement of the well known Latin American carol from Los Pastores ("The Shepherds") is well written, suitable, and very accessible for any male ensemble. The accompaniment is both cute and

Abendstern evokes an image of a sunset over the tree-covered hills of the Bavarian countryside with the Abendstern (or "evening star") shining brightly over the scene. A hauntingly

A rousing introduction based on motives from the title hymn greets the listener in a profound presentation. Followed by a series of creative and masterful variations, the opening theme reappears with a

Supported throughout with an original Pater Noster countermelody, this tender adaptation of this beloved hymn features a gorgeous optional cello obbligato and a flowing piano accompaniment. Simple Latin

This classical-sounding original work features a range of textures, dynamics, and articulation while highlighting a stately dotted motif using hooked bowing patterns throughout. Though written primarily in

Broad, noble melodies soar over brisk eighth-note ostinatos in this animated adventure in time. With melodic material spread throughout the orchestra, the uplifting G major theme brings opportunities to

This piece for beginning string orchestra showcases newly learned skills using mostly unison rhythms, stepwise motion, and simple quarter- and half-note rhythms within the range of the D... view details