Acadia First Light sensitively conveys the rising sun as it first greets America each morning on Cadillac Mountain at Acadia National Park in Maine. Written in celebration of that park's

A true joy to perform and to hear, this classic piece is perfectly set for strings with optional percussion. All the highlights are included in just over four minutes.

This original piece is in a style reminiscent of the music of the rich cultural heritage of the Appalachia. Music is an important part of the Appalachian way of life. Traditional Appalachian music is

One of the all-time Latin standards, Besame Mucho has been recorded and performed by countless artists, from mariachi to contemporary jazz. James Kazik has provided a well-crafted setting for

Faure's breathtakingly beautiful Cantique de Jean Racine is now available in a sumptuous arrangement for string orchestra, simply titled Cantique. The unifying triplet figure along with

Two of the most popular of Chanukah tunes are arranged here for the youngest of students. Although simple, it gives the very young player the chance to sound wonderful for their parents at the very first

Subtitled Fatto per la notte di Natale, or "made for the night of Christmas," Corelli's Christmas Concerto stands as one of the finest concerti grossi of the Baroque era. All solo parts have been

Featuring percussive techniques (tapping, strumming, rubbing, and brushing), this piece asks for students to work on their rhythmic skills. It is a creative and interesting way to break up your concert and

String orchestras can now get a faithful arrangement of this lush English masterpiece by Sir Edward Elgar. The theme is followed by three variations, in their original keys, displaying both the emotion and

Dedicated to the composer's young son, this piece was written with thoughts of his playful nature which can be heard throughout. The lush, emotional opening depicts the composer's awe at being a parent to a

This piece combines elementary, middle school, and high school string orchestras, each playing age-appropriate material, making for the perfect closer to an all-city multi-level concert. During the course

Here's a winning recipe that features three violinists, staged in front of the orchestra, creating a refreshing musical number that's ideal for school orchestras. Young players will enjoy the contemporary

Mozart's Requiem in D minor is a sublime work, and the Kyrie is a masterful lesson in fugal writing, requiring the students to really count. Every section of the orchestra plays the syncopated entries, tied

Perfect for your fall concert, here is a piece that has spooky lyrics to teach the rhythms in the easy melodic line. Upper string parts are doubled, and the cello part doubles the bass line. Everyone gets

The title was taken from a Shakespeare song and represents the spirit of the open seas and the adventurous life of the pirate. The simple rhythmic combinations of two eighth notes and one quarter note offer

There is a unifying string theory in physics named M-theory that suggests space-time contains eleven dimensions. Most of these dimensions are compacted, hidden, and undetectable by human experiments. The

Hear the drama in Gluck's most popular opera overture, now abridged for string orchestra. The clearly marked bowings and fingerings will save precious rehearsal time and lead to a more sophisticated

Kith and Kin, meaning "friends and family," is a lighthearted piece for developing strings intended to inspire reflection and fond feelings for our loved ones. The piece opens with a warm and lush

Artfully designed and filled with exquisite beauty, this work focuses on the development and polish of ensemble color, timbre, and balance. It's great for any size string orchestra, but smaller chamber

This energetic adventure-themed rondo has every section taking the lead and heading off into the horizon looking for adventure. The rhythm of the main theme is used for new melodies in the contrasting

Rhythmically aggressive and angular, all sections of the orchestra get a chance to shine with some of the melodic material in this enjoyable work.

There's a ninja on the loose and he's sneaking through the orchestra. Your students will love making up storylines for what happens next in this colorful Asian-flavored piece that uses only the notes of the

This exciting work for string orchestra features thematic material taken from songs of the 12th to 14th century "Pilgrim Road" to Jerusalem. Technically demanding, the driving thematic materials of the

The music paints a picture of the expansive Southwest. It contains open American-sounding harmonies made famous by the likes of Copland, yet it has all of the signature sounds of the composer. Lyrical lines