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Aviator is a three movement composition which is dedicated to Juan Valenciano. Mr. Valenciano retired as Director of the J.W. Nixon High School Orchestra, in Laredo, TX. The J.W. Nixon High School

A spirited country dance with a catchy melody and plenty of lively sixteenth-note and syncopated rhythms. All sections enjoy interesting parts. Violin 2 briefly shifts into third position at the end. Sure

When possible, the included poem is to be read to the audience by a willing individual from the orchestra immediately prior to the performance. All notes are to be played with a legato bow unless otherwise

This fun and entertaining piece features a catchy intro, toe-tapping themes, and an authentic ragtime feel that will be enjoyed by players and concert-goers alike. This work provides a challenging yet

I had the opportunity to visit my one and only childhood best friend , Jane, for the first time in 10 years. Jane and her mother Mary have both been tremendously influential in my artistic endeavors, and

El Pollo Ricardo was written in 1911 by Luis Alberto Fernandez, a young man from Uruguay who was a policeman by day and a tango musician at night. The title refers to a tango dancer friend of his

Elegiac Poem for String Orchestra was written in 2007 by the well-known Russian composer Gennadi Chernov. The inspiration for its creation was a bright, unforgettable impression from listening to a

The title Final Ascent was inspired by a recent trip to Alaska where we were given a tour of Denali National Park. We heard the numerous stories of the climbers who challenge the mountain and while

This music begins with military precision, invoking the life of an Air Force cadet, but the main theme also captures the image of an eagle taking wing high in the peaks. As the music gets calmer and the

Four Appalachian Moods was composed in 2002 for Bob Turizziani and his Seneca Chamber Orchestra of Charleston, West Virginia. The first movement "Amiable," has an easygoing tune in symmetrical

Much has been written in both fact and folklore about the importance of gypsy contributions to the world of music. The celebratory and vibrant nature of their cultural heritage and traditions has greatly

Indigo Waltz is the perfect piece to introduce new and challenging harmonies to your high school string orchestra. This piece brings together the melodic style of the French Impressionist composers

This beautiful piece offers a feeling of peace and hope during times of grief. Excellent use of counterpoint, rich harmony, lush scoring, and calming melodies paint this uplifting picture. Perfect for

This work was inspired by the sights and sounds of late evening walks in the countryside. The dark stillness brings on solemn thoughts, infused with the beauty of the starlit trees and hills.

David Holsinger has taken his classic arrangement On a Hymnsong of Philip Bliss and masterfully transcribed and expanded it for full orchestra. A lush re-orchestration, it features gentle woodwind

Peace of Mind is dedicated to the soul of the composer's child, Maria Haas. The composition is intended to instill a resolute feeling of peace in the midst of grief and despair. This music embodies

Explore a work connected to one of the most magnificent sights in the world - the aurora borealis or northern lights. Early Eskimo folklore tells us of the fire in the sky - one of many references to this

A beautiful and tranquil original work that gives the listener a feeling of being safely guided on a calm sea. Written in the key of B-flat, its calming yet soaring melodic lines, creative harmony, and full

A Waltz for Jennie is dedicated to my wife, Jennifer. The introductory eight measures should be conducted with a sense of rubato and a delicate touch. Throughout the piece, care should be taken