These familiar uplifting themes, written for 13 wind instruments, can now be enjoyed by strings in this first-time arrangement. This is a true showpiece with many teaching opportunities.
This highly recognizable work is a sure bet for success as a first experience in full orchestra, but it may also be performed by strings alone. The parts are not difficult and the rondo form should shorten
This suite is drawn from Terpsichore, a major compilation of 312 dance tunes published in 1612. Three contrasting movements, Bransle; Sarabande and La Boure, present a balanced
A delightful musical bonbon from Gabriel Pierne's Album for My Little Friends. This piece presents a refreshing out-of-the-box programming opportunity for any string orchestra concert. This arrangement,
Themes from the brilliant fourth movement of L'Arlesienne Suite No. 2 are solidly scored in this easy arrangement for younger ensembles. Easy fingerings and good bowings make this piece sound very
Written in the style of a Broadway overture, here's a colorfully scored original work. Featuring spirited rhythms, soaring melodies, and delightful tonality shifts, the joyfully musical material makes a
This composition incorporates a cherished theme from a time when simple values provided guidance for life's challenges. The colorful scoring and frequent shifting of themes among sections make it fun to
This arrangement features simplified versions of Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis, Sea Symphony (Symphony No. 1), Linden Lea, and Overture to 'The Wasps' from
This finely arranged medley of excerpts from "Carnival of the Animals" not only gives young orchestras access to this classic masterpiece, but every section has a movement where they are the
Indisputably one of the most significant concert band masterworks from the early 20th century. The dignity and historical significance of this band masterwork have been treated with great respect in the
The keyboard music of English composer William Byrd (1543-1623) has long been regarded as some of the most representative works produced during the late Renaissance period. The Fitzwilliam Virginal Book,
Scored in authentic Classical style, excerpts from "A Little Night Music"; "The Marriage of Figaro" and "The Magic Flute" intertwine with the traditional nursery tunes Jack and Jill; Three Blind
The arrangement from Manuel de Falla's brilliant ballet El amor brujo reflects all of the tonal color and Spanish flair of the composer's original. Characteristic rhythms and harmonic progressions combine
A very well-done setting that highlights the roots of Western music in two and a half minutes. Straightforward and compelling, seven themes ranging from Gregorian chant to Igor Stravinsky chronicle the
This familiar patriotic tune takes the listener back in history, recalling its Revolutionary ties. Smoothly traveling between instrument families, it gives everyone the opportunity to play the melody and
Based on the well-known Irish folk ballad, modal in tonality and simply stated melodically, this piece presenting a richly woven tapestry of local culture, history, folklore, and deeply personal
A (Very) Short History of Music is an easy medley of melodies from each major period of Western music, using mostly half and quarter notes. Seamlessly arranged, young players and audiences alike