Once you hand out this effective blues-rock tune to your young players they will want to play it every day! Set in first position only and skillfully arranged to sound authentic, while playable for young
Low strings set the pizzicato bass line while the rest of the orchestra snaps their fingers to start off this piece. Introduce your students to the fun style and feel of light jazz!
Dating back to the First World War when it was sung by British soldiers, this melody is closely related to the American folk tune Turkey in the Straw. Includes optional piano and percussion
An entertaining pizzicato piece that is totally cool! Lots of easy syncopation and it includes optional snare drum and piano parts. Fun for the whole group.
One of the most famous and best-loved paso dobles ever written in a setting for string orchestra! Fiery rhythms and sweeping Spanish melodies make this an outstanding change of pace for concert or festival
A wonderful programmatic work for young orchestras! Easy to learn and teach, Huracan (pronounced ooh-rah-can) provides an avenue for teaching articulations, phrasing, and music texture.
A unique composition built on alternating 3/4 and 2/4 measures that will challenge and engage your developing orchestra. Manageable ranges, great rhythmic teaching material, and an edgy sound of danger