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Acis and Galatea are Greek mythological figures. Galatea loves Acis, a shepherd boy. However, envious Polyphemus - a petty god - smashes Acis with a boulder, and the bereaved Galatea turns him into a

Lush scoring, creative harmonies, and beautiful orchestrations come together to make this setting of one of America's most beloved songs one that audiences and players will never forget! Players are given a

Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky's three masterpiece ballet scores, including Sleeping Beauty, are known for their timeless music. This arrangement for string orchestra captures the enduring

In this orchestral excerpt from Joseph Bologne's only surviving opera, L'Amant Anonyme (The Anonymous Lover), students will learn how to play in the Classical-era style, 6/8 meter at a

Originally written for solo piano, this captivating piece has become one of Coleridge-Taylor's most beloved works. With this arrangement, Grade 4 string orchestras can experience the beauty and warmth of

Les Nouvelles Suites de Pieces de Clavecin first appeared in 1726 or 1727. La Poule is part of a suite for harpsichord and is surprisingly symphonic in scope. The simple clucking theme is

Written in the 'Manheim' style (utilizing unique dynamic effects) and completed sometime between 1741 and 1746, Stamitz's Symphony No. 3 is actually likely his first completed symphony. It was

The Ring of Brodgar, located in the Orkney Islands of Scotland, is an enormous stone circle dating back to the 3rd millennium BC, making it older than Stonehenge and the great pyramids of Egypt. In addition

Take your students on a musical journey to Italy! This exhilarating piece combines the jumping saltarello with the spinning tarantella to create a breathtaking showcase of light spiccato bow strokes. With

Ask any conductor or teacher for their all-time favorite works of standard string literature, and Tchaikovsky's "Serenade" will be among the top picks. Written in 1880, the four-movement piece shows

In a kind of Swedish neoclassical style, this work in four movements is retro, with easily-hummed tunes presented with grace and good humor. There are high passages for violins reaching high G and A, but

Enrich your students' knowledge of classical literature and playing techniques with this excellent and authentic arrangement of the classic work by the most famous opera composer of the late 1700s, Giovani

A delight to hear, this piece is transposed from the original key of A major. There is a great deal of interaction among the sections. It's easier to play triplet sixteenth-note scales if you slur them, but

Antonin Dvorak's Slavonic Dances were originally composed to be played on the piano by two performers. The composer then created orchestrations for full orchestra, bringing him much recognition as

This work, originally titled Lied, comes from a set of lieder for solo piano. It offers students access to the music of an important and underrecognized composer. The dynamics and expressive

Commissioned and arranged for a community orchestra, String Noel! is a holiday medley for string orchestra with an optional sing-along featuring Joy to the World, God Rest Ye Merry

Get ready to be swept away by the timeless elegance of Swan Lake. Featuring the most iconic movements including Hungarian Dance; Dance of the Swans and Dance Napolitaine,

Take a step back in time and discover the early works of Haydn. While keeping true to the original score, this edition is carefully edited for musical style and playability. With an exciting Mannheim