Multicultural Selections for String Orchestra

Immerse yourself in the tapestry of Mexico's rich musical heritage with this captivating piece for string orchestra. The opening adagio will pull at your heartstrings, while the contrasting dance-like

This Chinese folk song is used as a blessing for a bountiful harvest and a good year. Folk songs speak to the common person. Hardships and hope abound when we all realize that something as simple as a few

An exciting selection with Indian flavor! Fireworks are central to the traditional autumn Diwali celebration, the Hindu festival of lights. Featuring approachable rhythms and notes, this... view details

This exciting Latin dance for intermediate orchestra features approachable syncopation, catchy rhythms, and low first-finger patterns in every section of the orchestra. The exotic D minor tonality and

Take a trip to South America and tango in the streets of Venezuela. Your viola, cello, and bass performers will love the rich and singing melodies of their parts that contrast beautifully with the

Intense, wild, and energetic – all sections are offered a lot of action, musical energy, and technical challenges. Performers and audiences will surely enjoy the rapid-fire sixteenth-note passages

Pronounced "GREE-oh's Dance," this exciting work for string orchestra utilizes calypso rhythms to tell its powerful story. Due to the transitional nature of the piece, a key signature is not used. All

Tango your way into the hearts of of your audience with this spicy original that contains all of the dramatic flavor of a Brazilian tango. It has the push and pull of the tempo, dynamics, and rhythmic

Tell the mischievous tale of La Bruja (the witch) in this wonderful arrangement. A favorite with mariachi groups due to its hauntingly beautiful melody, this is the perfect introduction to folk

Folk songs have a long and mysterious history. Their origins are unknown; they have come down to us mainly through an oral tradition passed from generation to generation. Many of the folk songs we have come

This nostalgic work evokes the folk music of Scotland with soaring melodies, lush harmonies, and a powerful modulation from C to D major. Orchestrated with developing musicians in mind, this will serve as a

This exciting and exotic-sounding work captures all the flair and drama of Flamenco music from the southern region of Spain. Based around the G minor scale, the syncopated eighth-note and snappy

This Brazilian classic was popular in the United States during the 1940s with artists such as Ethel Smith, the Andrews Sisters, and Carmen Miranda. More recently, it was performed at the closing ceremonies