This fast, energetic overture features driving propulsive rhythms and a syncopated melody. Fun and challenging parts for all sections!
The ghouls and goblins emerge at midnight to the Dies Irae theme and begin an all-night dance party! This mash-up combines Halloween classics with funk and hip-hop syncopated rhythms. All sections
Written to honor the victims of the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting that shattered the town but not their spirit, this piece will provide the needed mood for any commemorative time or serve as an expressive
Bring the creepy monsters into the moonlight! Haunted Halloween is a piece for young orchestra set in 3/4 meter in E minor. Set in first position, with a little second-position shifting in the
This great novelty piece will be so much fun for the players and audience! It will also help to develop good posture (standing up and sitting down), flexibility in the left hand (tapping on strings and the
This teaching piece is equally accessible in the classroom as it is on the performance stage. Everyone in the orchestra has meaningful parts which are used to highlight a vast array of orchestration colors,
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
A comprehensive string pedagogy resource covering everything from the origins and history of the string instrument family to advanced-level string techniques. Part I offers an orientation to string
Liven up your next concert with this funky number! Featuring interesting and challenging parts for everyone, it is sure to be a crowd pleaser. This is a great piece for working on syncopated rhythms, short
Performed in the musical movie "August Rush," this classic rock tune enjoys ongoing popularity! This wonderfully playable arrangement in A minor/Dorian keeps all parts in first position. The syncopation is
Your students will be rockin' out with this up-tempo arrangement of the traditional Ukrainian Christmas carol. Set in a contemporary rock style, it contains strong material for all and includes some We
This accessible arrangement for string orchestra of famous Strauss themes opens with an authentic handling of the iconic theme to Also Sprach Zarathustra and continues with Don Juan; Till
This exciting, energetic Grade 3 arrangement of the traditional Shaker hymn is sure to be a hit. Blending traditional fiddling techniques with contemporary harmonies, this work gives your students the
This great Irish hymn features a simple yet lyrical melody accompanied by rich, resonant chords and easy arpeggios. Basic note values, occasional slurs, and some divisi cello passages to supplement a small
The overture to La Forza Del Destino was composed when Italian composer, Giuseppe Verdi, revised his opera for a performance at La Scala in 1869. This arrangement captures the full range of
Students will love playing this fun Christmas medley that combines traditional Christmas carols with the music of J.S. Bach. Snippets of Christmas pieces include: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing; God Rest
Liven things up in your orchestra by taking the great maestro to a folk dance. This fun arrangement combines several of Beethoven's most famous works with bluegrass-style fiddling - sure to be entertaining
This unabridged arrangement remains very true to the original while making this beautiful music playable by string orchestra. The key has been changed from B minor to E minor so all parts remain in first
Gershwin's beloved and iconic work for orchestra is available here for maturing string orchestras. This excellent arrangement captures all of the major themes and styles of the original in an authentic yet