Your students will love playing this tuneful, joyous piece. Every section gets a chance to shine while making your orchestra sound very mature.

Written to evoke the musical styles heard in Bollywood movie soundtracks, this work has a strong Indian folk influence. It also contains a variety of other world music, which makes the piece fresh and

A musical description of four of the wonders of the ancient world: the grandeur of the Temple of Artemis located in Ephesus (present-day Turkey); the majesty of the Great Lighthouse at Alexandria, Egypt;

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

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

This waltz depicts the beauty of autumn. It contains simple and beautiful melodic lines that lilt along like falling leaves in the wind. The composer incorporates a wonderful flowing compositional style,

This dramatic piece for string orchestra is built around original themes and traditional Irish tunes. It imagines a journey to, and celebration at, an outdoor harvest festival in rural Ireland. The first

As with all hiking songs, the tempo and the pulse should reflect the footfalls of a happy, carefree hiker. It has the form of a standard march and is incredibly tuneful.

Black Mast conjures images of a dramatic life on the high seas in the service of a pirate captain and crew. The music is in a minor key with angular melodies along with contrast created through

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

A cakewalk is a dance that was popular in the late 19th century and is indicative of the ragtime style, which was the precursor to jazz. This piece contains the well-known "cakewalk rhythm" as the basis of

An original composition in the style of a dance jig, this work is tuneful, upbeat and fun! Every section of the orchestra gets a chance to shine and play some melodic material. It is is a great piece for

Sailors beware when cantankerous Crooked-Toe the pirate takes his nightly walk on the deck! More than a novelty tune, it's an educational presentation of several classical music references and English

This original concert piece for string ensemble, with a setting in the Dorian mode, may strike some as being evocative of English folk melodies. The first theme is rustic in nature and should be performed

With a blend of Celtic and American fiddle tunes, this tuneful medley begins with Star of the County Down in a moderate 3/4 and intensifies with two Irish jigs, Another Jig Will Do

Eternal Summer is like a breath of fresh air in the warm heat of summer. It is a tuneful composition that exhibits fresh harmonic perspectives, driving rhythms, and wonderful scoring.

Dedicated to the composer's young son, this piece was written with thoughts of his playful nature which can be heard throughout. The lush, emotional opening depicts the composer's awe at being a parent to a

This strong and ponderous piece is a musical depiction of Hannibal's epic journey through the Alps with his army of war elephants. The piece serves as a great vehicle to inspire the imaginations of the very

A heartfelt piece that is dedicated to the memory of a lost student, this music is emotional at times and beautiful at others. It is meant to depict all of the aspects of the life of the person

The title was taken from a Shakespeare song and represents the spirit of the open seas and the adventurous life of the pirate. The simple rhythmic combinations of two eighth notes and one quarter note offer

Just as the title suggests, this piece is intriguing from start to finish. It contains pulsating rhythms, fresh harmonies, and interesting driven melodic fragments.

Kith and Kin, meaning "friends and family," is a lighthearted piece for developing strings intended to inspire reflection and fond feelings for our loved ones. The piece opens with a warm and lush

Rhythmically aggressive and angular, all sections of the orchestra get a chance to shine with some of the melodic material in this enjoyable work.

With lyrical, scalar melodies in E minor, flowing and intuitive phrases, and main themes circulated throughout the orchestra, this work provides each section of the ensemble with exciting musical challenges