Selections from Handel's iconic Water Music Suite, premiered July 17, 1717 for a regal celebration with King George on the Thames.
Though overshadowed by his famous brother, Michael Haydn is a composer worth introducing to your orchestra. This piece is an arrangement of the first movement of his Flute Quartet in D Major.
Lush scoring, creative harmonies, and beautiful orchestrations come together to make this setting of one of America's most beloved songs one that audiences and players will never forget! Players are given a
An arrangement of five folk dances from the Balkan Peninsula: Palc Tncok from Hungary; Hora Fetelor from Romania; Hora de la Munte from Moldova; Joc de Leagane from
In this orchestral excerpt from Joseph Bologne's only surviving opera, L'Amant Anonyme (The Anonymous Lover), students will learn how to play in the Classical-era style, 6/8 meter at a
Get ready to hit the target! From the opening notes played by the upper strings, this piece keeps you on your toes with a catchy melody passed around the orchestra. You'll love the call and response between
Get ready to hop, slither, and crawl! A new spin on the classic "Carnival of the Animals," this work features all five types of amphibians in movements such as Frogs & Toads;
This sonorous and beautiful original work for orchestra employs a lyrical melody and lush scoring to paint an imaginary story played expressively. This piece offers many opportunities for expression in the
This medley of themes from Beethoven's Emperor concerto and his Pastorale symphony is wonderfully arranged to be accessible to young string orchestras. The Emperor
A fresh, creative, fun, educational, and entertaining opportunity to explore this seasonal favorite set in minor mode and five highly stylized variations. The result: holiday fun for both students and
A fun, original 6/8 romp! Your students will love this energetic piece.
Translated "Let your animals graze," this 16th-century French Advent and Christmas carol is expertly arranged for intermediate string orchestra. A great teaching tool for 6/8 time.
This passage from Dvorak's famous symphony "From the New World" has been expertly arranged for school orchestras by Sandra Dackow. This easy arrangement remains entirely in first position. It requires some
An excellent arrangement of Marche de Triomphe, one of almost 800 compositions by French Baroque composer Marc-Antoine Charpentier. Students will learn cut time, dotted quarter rhythms, and
A solid arrangement of this famous aria from The Marriage of Figaro for full orchestra. Dackow has creatively used the expanded instrumentation of the school orchestra to highlight the aria's
This piece tells the story of a picnic interrupted by pesky bees. As time goes on, more and more bees can be heard, and every section gets a turn. Listen for the sounds of the bees as they travel around the
Capturing the essence of the sea with its lively and evocative maritime flavor, this nautical composition begins with a cheerful violin figure and builds up to a rousing finale that will delight audiences
In this aggressive original tune, the violins battle the low strings in an epic clash. Hear the twists and turns each side takes as they vie for the win. This piece was composed to teach students to
Enrich your students' knowledge of classical literature and playing techniques with this excellent and authentic arrangement of the classic work by the most famous opera composer of the late 1700s, Giovani
This work, originally titled Lied, comes from a set of lieder for solo piano. It offers students access to the music of an important and underrecognized composer. The dynamics and expressive