This graceful arrangement elegantly weaves together four classic winter melodies: Waltz of the Snowflakes from Tchaikovsky's "Nutcracker Suite," Skater's Waltz by Emile Waldteufel, In

This rocking piece for beginning strings is based on the interval of a perfect fifth - thus the title! Students can practice easy string crossings on open strings, simple rhythms, and stepwise finger

This version of Jolly Old Saint Nicholas is perfect for your beginning band's first winter or holiday concert. The entire composition is based on the first six notes of the concert B-flat scale,

A beatbox piece for orchestra! Beatbox percussion sounds imitate effects normally made by a drum set, and these vocal syllables are woven into the parts of each section of the orchestra. The same parts are

Abendstern evokes an image of a sunset over the tree-covered hills of the Bavarian countryside with the Abendstern (or "evening star") shining brightly over the scene. A hauntingly

This classical-sounding original work features a range of textures, dynamics, and articulation while highlighting a stately dotted motif using hooked bowing patterns throughout. Though written primarily in

Broad, noble melodies soar over brisk eighth-note ostinatos in this animated adventure in time. With melodic material spread throughout the orchestra, the uplifting G major theme brings opportunities to

Even the youngest of players will sound confident and assertive with this beginning band work that's strong from start to finish. Set in C minor, the rhythms are no more difficult than two repeated eighth

This dramatic piece cranks right from the start! The work is set in E minor (but without any C naturals on the A string) with simple rhythms no more difficult than two repeated eighth notes. You will hear

Written to evoke the musical styles heard in the Indian music of movie soundtracks, this has a strong Indian folk influence. Also included are a variety of world music influences that add syncopated

Written to evoke the musical styles heard in Bollywood movie soundtracks, this work has a strong Indian folk influence. It also contains a variety of other world music, which makes the piece fresh and

This descriptive work stunningly depicts the beauty of Bainbridge Island located in the Puget Sound in Washington state. It has a "made-in-America" spirit and sound, merging the simplicity of folk song-like

Aeolian Adventure is a concert overture in pure A minor (Aeolian mode) that has a brisk, march-like tempo. The piece has a regal style, reminiscent of the compositions of Holst, Vaughn Williams,

Based on The Bird Catcher Am I from Mozart's "The Magic Flute," this percussion feature uses instruments commonly found in most elementary schools' percussion supplies. While the percussion is

Amazing Grace may well be the most popular hymn ever written, though it has never sounded better than in this absolutely gorgeous setting. Flowing lines along with some impressive harmonic twists