A powerhouse arrangement of this march for the concert band! Written at an accessible Grade 3.5, this march is sure to impress. As an opener, closer, or mid-concert show-stopper, this will be an audience
The rousing march music of John Philip Sousa has been an audience favorite for generations. This spirited medley combines themes from four of Sousa's most famous marches: The Washington Post; Semper
Dvorak’s 8th Symphony is often referred to as his Pastoral symphony for its optimistic and uplifting themes. With contrasting melancholy minor and lighthearted major folk-like melodies, this
This German composer was the half-brother of Clara Schumann and composed a significant amount of chamber music. His Adagio, opus 38 for cello and orchestra is an eloquently beautiful solo work
A "fantasy" in every detail for young musicians. After an opening flourish, complete with a violin solo cadenza, the piece settles into a majestic theme that is shared throughout the ensemble.
Give your students the opportunity to learn Romantic-era playing techniques as well perform some of the most beloved classical literature from one of its greatest composers. This very authentic
Haydn's superb melodic craftsmanship shines brightly in this brief, effervescent Allegro in rondo form.
Written in 1779 after his return from Paris, Mozart’s lively Symphony No. 32 loosely follows the form of an Italian overture. Cleverly arranged here without the slow andante section,...
Here is one of Mozart's most famous quartet movements, carefully transcribed for string orchestra. It remains very true to the original in style, nuance, and bowings but is slightly shortened and transposed
Mozart's Symphony No. 17 was composed in 1772 when he was just 16 years old. Originally for oboes, horns and strings, this string orchestra arrangement of the first movement has maintained the
A fresh new opportunity for orchestra musicians to step outside the normal styles and explore swing and bluesy harmonies. Each instrument also has the opportunity to work slides as well as more advanced
A short and vibrant concert overture that resonates with the essence of the American spirit. While the work consists primarily of original material, there are brief hints and echoes of The Star Spangled
The classic march has been wonderfully rescored for more accessibility while maintaining the grandeur of the original.
Originally a piano piece by composer F.W. Meacham written in 1885, this piece depicts the approach, passing, and fading away into the distance of a military unit. While there are many versions of this
Travel back to the oldest civilizations, visiting ghosts of a long-dead past. Solo flute and trumpet extend musical invitations, with the ensemble building momentum as ghostly apparitions swirl in and out
The medieval plainchant Divinum Mysterium begins in a slow, stately tempo as it might have been heard in a cathedral in the middle ages. This initial setting ultimately gives way to fast,
Go on an adventure to southern Spain and soak in the musical culture of flamenco. Spanish rhythms and sultry melodies abound in this engaging original work, with some New World tango thrown in for good
Tartini, a contemporary of J.S. Bach, was an accomplished violinist and the owner of a Stradivarius violin. His compositions show a distinct mastery of the instrument as well as a gift of melody. Use