Transport listeners on a musical tour of Italy! Featuring the rich and resonant sound of the viola section, this string orchestra piece is sure to captivate audiences with its flurrying runs and dynamic
This lilting Latin piece evokes images of an evening of dancing and merriment. Care has been taken to make sure all sections of the orchestra have their turn with the melody as well as exciting harmonic and
This authentic and energetic arrangement of the Hebrew folk song uses a solo quintet and percussion instruments to expand the palette of the traditional string orchestra. Percussion instruments used include
Imagine the easy feeling of a day at the beach, happily soaking in the sunshine! This delightful original piece uses rhythmic syncopations, percussion, and harmonies that evoke a variety of Caribbean
La culebra is a traditional Mexican folk dance that depicts a story of a group of men working in the fields. As they are working, their wives are on their way to the fields to pay a visit. On their
Written as a tribute to Valentina Ramirez Avitia, who fought in the Mexican Revolution at a time when women were not allowed in the Mexican military, this folk song tat is played by many mariachi groups in
This enchanting minor-tonality piece for string orchestra is about fish in a river that swim by Mary, Joseph and the newborn child, Jesus. The fish swim back and forth in the river hoping for a glimpse of
The South African hymn Siyahamba serves as the basis for this happy interpretation of the famous African folk song. Translated, the word means "We are marching." The composition can be performed by
Evoking images of the exotic Arabian desert, the mode, meter, and pizzicato passages help provide the Middle Eastern sound that drives this camel caravan. The syncopation, dynamic contrast, and tremolos