Three old Irish jigs: Movement 1 is based on the Swallowtail Jig, also known by the alternate title The Dancing Master, which may refer to the type of coat with tails typically worn by

The word "primal" is defined as, "an early stage in development," or "basic, fundamental, elemental." Imagine challenging your young players who are learning fundamental basics of rhythm and changing

This charming waltz based on the G major scale gives every section a chance to play the melody. A surprise melody (Chopsticks) appears in the middle of the piece and is passed from section to

This unique work contains notes and rhythms in the printed music, but no tempo or expressive markings such as dynamics or articulations. The teacher and students get to select and pencil those missing items

Beautiful melodic lines, rich harmonies, and dramatic contrasts abound in this original work. Its intensely expressive nature will captivate audiences and provide wonderful programming material for any

This engaging original composition is written in the classical style and provides an excellent introduction to classical performance techniques and forms. Written in G major, the B section makes a creative

Is there anything more exciting than being at the ocean and seeing a pod of dolphins playing offshore? This tuneful and emotionally inspiring piece uses the sounds of a playful sea shanty to paint this

Imagine yourself gazing up at the clear sky on a warm, peaceful night. This piece includes a moderately flowing waltz that begins reflectively but then builds in complexity. It escalates to a more joyful

Using seven songs connected with Abraham Lincoln during his life along with narration taken primarily from Lincoln's own words and those of his contemporaries, this dramatic masterpiece spotlights Lincoln's

An intermediate solo in classical style, this concertino is the perfect vehicle to feature an up-and-coming student. It is pleasantly melodic with appealing sequences. It utilizes positions 1-6 (highest

A lively sea-shanty style dance for string orchestra and harp with an infectious melody that is passed throughout all sections of the orchestra. This is a wonderful technical challenge in 6/8 that will be

If anything defines the blues, it is the use of "blue notes" - pitches that don't usually belong in a given key - and elements of improvisation. Based on the 12-bar blues, there are blue notes in both the