Psalm 105

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

As the title implies, the piece uses echo effects throughout. Based on the interval of a descending perfect fifth, it begins with a lush statement of the subtle "angel" theme, which is used throughout the

This Grade 1.5 piece uses staccato articulations to depict the celestial twinkling of stars in the night sky. In bright D major, players get to explore the dance-like feeling of 3/4 time with a few new

The lofty flight of the stately eagle is heard in this original work for developing string orchestra. "Aquila" is Latin for eagle;this majestic name was also given to a northern constellation that extends

This mysterious hunt for ancient artifacts reveals important pedagogical concepts, including staccato, accents, bow lifts, pizzicato, dynamics, and fourth finger. Written in B minor with optional piano,

Take your orchestra on a soaring journey with upward-rising phrases in this original work for young players. All sections explore the key of B minor with no extended finger patterns in this exciting theme.

Written for beginning musicians, Aspiration uses minimal material, including no more than two repeated eighth notes as the most difficult rhythm. It contains bold fanfare gestures, marcato

An exciting journey through Atlantis awaits students in this original composition using notes of the B natural minor scale. Using only the notes and rhythms learned in the first year of study, this work is

Featuring a particularly bold and rhythmic theme contrasted with lyrical sections, Battlefront is a cinematic composition for the developing string ensemble. Directors will find valuable teaching

Features a soaring theme, uplifting harmonies, and simple rhythms in 3/4. Limited part independence will help developing students gain confidence and reinforces note reading in the key of G while avoiding

Take your young musicians are on a quest to play in the best part the bow! Whether slurring easy quarter notes, sustaining half and whole notes, or digging into the exciting eighth-note melody, players will

Inspired by the sight of sunlight sparkling on moving water, a joyous, expansive melody is woven through the sections allowing developing players to shine. Easy eighth-note patterns rise and fall under a

In this multi-level arrangement for string or full orchestra, both new and experienced students get to enjoy the excitement of Offenbach's famous dance. The piece can be performed with strings only, with

Written for beginning string students, Contemplation contains basic compositional techniques that students will be able to identify and learn from. It begins with a rich, melodic opening which

A haunting but stately pavane in the Renaissance style. Young students will experience ABA form in the key of D minor, but only low-two finger patterns are used throughout. The middle section features lower