Psalm.119

When watching a jet in the sky, one imagines the rush the pilot must feel when kicking in the afterburners, that sudden burst of speed. This piece seeks to capture the emotions of flight in a supercharged

Mozart's effervescent brilliance and perfection of the Classical form are evident in this movement, written in 1775 for wind sextet. The included bowings and fingerings help make this wind piece a natural

Singingly expressive melodies in G major allow the orchestra to focus on playing in a connected ballad style. A lively jig section features energetic and memorable melodies in E dorian and A mixolydian as

Working with two principal motives, the composer has crafted a compelling work that steadily builds to an exciting conclusion. The included percussion parts are optional, but they definitely add to the

Cleverly combining the holiday favorites We Three Kings and Carol of the Bells, this very accessible arrangement gives all sections the opportunity to perform the melody. The piece

A chirping three-note figure flits antiphonally among the upper strings before taking off into an extended melody for the viola and cello. Each part alternates freely between melody and accompaniment using

Images of gypsies in celebratory dance around a campfire are easily conjured up when listening to this delightful work that hearkens to Eastern Europe. Contrasting the dance-like opening, a more serious

Inspired by the autobiography Chinese Cinderella, this spirited and unique string work incorporates a pentatonic scale to help paint a picture of a young Chinese woman who struggles to find acceptance in a

In this uplifting piece, your beginning cello section gets a chance to shine! The cello section plays first, introducing the main theme for the other sections, and then introduces changing rhythms as the

In her first published work, Wisconsin string teacher Sarah Siegler has created an intriguing and engaging work for young strings. This fun and mysterious minor waltz portrays a sense of taking a chance on

Grab your chaps, spurs, and boots for this upbeat, Western-themed Grade 2 piece featuring lively melodies for all, with teaching opportunities to reinforce accents, hooked bows, pizzicato, two-note slurs,

Based on the Christmas carol God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen, this arrangement features easy rhythms, melodic lines in all parts, a pizzicato section, divisi double stops in cello, and an optional

Driving and energetic from start to finish, this edgy, syncopated work combines pulsing background rhythms and Eastern sounding modes with ethereal sustained melodies. Your students will be infatuated by

Bring out the confidence and ambition in your orchestra with this exciting work for strings! The main theme is stated boldly at the beginning before transitioning to a reflective middle section. This builds

Traditionally performed in Coventry, England as part of a mystery play, this carol dates back to the 16th century. The author of the music is unknown, but provides one of the best known examples of the

This "throwback"-style string work was inspired by the many great can-cans, galops, and quick-steps that populate the music repertoire. This work strongly exemplifies the interplay of drama and humor that

Originally written for handbell choir, this string orchestra setting uses dorian mode, very catchy melodies, and infectious asymmetric rhythms to create a compelling and memorable listening experience. This

Contains two old fiddle tunes named Rakes of Mallow and Red Wing. The arranger has created a fun musical environment that has lots of unexpected tunes and touches popping up throughout the

Imagine the fire-spewing, eyes-blazing, slimy-scaled mythical creature in this dramatic work! This excellent teaching piece features many techniques, including hooked bowings, slurs, lifts, accents,

From its opening power rock chords to its strong finish, Drive races forward, alternating between syncopated rhythms and soaring melodies. Starting in A minor and modulating to B minor, two