This musical tribute honors the grand landscapes of the state of Montana, including stunning mountain views and clear blue skies. Portraying everything from the breathtaking scenery to massive

Major or minor? Natural or harmonic? B natural or B flat? These are the questions posed in this jaunty 6/8 tune that explores contrasting D major and D minor modalities. In addition to its musical value,

This landmark arrangement showcases Gershwin's beloved piece that validated the merging of classical music and jazz during the Roaring '20s. This setting for strings presents a sampling of the most

What lurks in the lair at midnight? The answer is revealed in this engaging work for beginning string orchestra. Using only the first six pitches of the D major scale and based largely on step-wise motion,

From the first note of this thrilling piece, a sense of suspense feeds an intense desire to protect and avenge, leaving listeners to wonder what is looming around the corner. Let students imagine a world of

The famous theme from Purcell's Rondeau, also well-known from Britten's use in The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, is expertly arranged to engage all sections of the orchestra while

Drawn from Dvorak's famous Czech Suite, this delightful arrangement perfectly captures the personality of the original while making the piece accessible to medium-level orchestras.

So many performance options and combinations! Equally suited as an opener or closer, this Baroque-meets-contemporary festival-style work has exceptional performance flexibility as a multilevel or

This incredibly clever adaptation reflects the joyful yet dignified character of Holst's Jupiter from "The Planets." While directly quoting Holst's masterpiece, this arrangement

This stunning three-movement portrays the classical elements air, earth, fire, and water. The opening movement, Flights of Fancy, symbolizes air and features soaring phrases. The second movement,

An imagined soundtrack to a high-stakes game of espionage… the music drifts between episodes of intense dissonance and brief moments of calm, allowing you to catch your breath before the chase

The energy and excitement of this thrilling overture are exquisitely captured in an approachable setting for intermediate orchestra! Equally suited as an opener, closer, or anything in between, your

Let your students experience some of Bach's most famous melodies as they explore themes from Brandenburg Concertos 2, 3, and 5 in this single-movement arrangement. The

Experience a contest of strength, bravery, and determination. With constant momentum and energy, the music explores a range of articulations and dynamics as each section competes for supremacy. Bravado,

Here is a stunning cinematic reimagining of the classic carol. Reminiscent of Vaughan Williams, this arrangement is packed with dramatic suspensions, dense harmonies, and a little Golden Age of

Written by Mozart during his first concert tour of Italy at age 14-15, this well-known work was written in the style of an Italian overture of the time. This noteworthy arrangement is extremely accessible

Written to celebrate an amazing orchestra teacher's retirement, this piece strives to capture the joyful things, the emotional, loving, and supportive things – literally All the Things.

Feature a guitar soloist or any member of the orchestra (or even a combination of players!). This work paints a portrait of a sleepy, late night in Brazil as a lone tango dancer walks the streets. Every

Depicting a scenic drive up the historic first road in Rocky Mountain National Park, this highly accessible work for beginning orchestra features the notes of the D major scale. 3/4 meter time is reinforced

Showcase a student or bring in a guest artist to perform with your beginning students! Includes advanced solo violin and viola parts along with easier violin and viola solos as options. An included piano

This tour de force showcases the entire orchestra with a breathtaking display of technique, energy, and artistry. Highly rhythmic and engaging, this piece is destined to bring down the house!

Journey to the countryside of Scotland as you imagine the sound of bagpipes rolling over a heather moor. This original work explores in great depth the vast rhythmical landscape of 6/8 time, including

This original work for beginning string orchestra is a powerful, aggressive, and intense tour de force from beginning to end and is sure to be a favorite of both players and audiences. Every section gets a

This powerful, heartfelt work pays tribute to a student gone too soon who left behind a melody he composed as part of a class project. This setting takes that melody and expands into a beautiful and highly