Acis and Galatea are Greek mythological figures. Galatea loves Acis, a shepherd boy. However, envious Polyphemus - a petty god - smashes Acis with a boulder, and the bereaved Galatea turns him into a

Originally composed for organ by African-American composer Florence B. Price in 1951. With its slow, expressive melodies, this piece is a great opportunity for younger orchestras to work on bow distribution

A great teaching piece for bow technique and distribution, as well as expressive playing. First violin uses some third position, but notated divisi with optional lower notes in first position.

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

Careful attention given to prevent loss of the original “color” of the originally full orchestra piece, despite the key being lowered a half-step to E-flat major for accessibility. The piano or

This ancient Basque Christmas carol originates from the 13th century and tells the story of the Angel Gabriel's Annunciation to the Virgin Mary. This carol is also known by the title Gabriel's

At the Fair was conceived as a somewhat light-hearted dance using traditional forms and harmonies. Musicians can play most of the piece in first position. Playing some passages in a higher

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

Originally for voice and strings, this arrangement maintains the difficulty of the original while challenging the upper violins with the vocal line.

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

This arrangement shows off the unique qualities of the music Giovanni Gabrieli (1557-1612) created to take advantage of the unique acoustics of St. Mark's Basilica, the Venice cathedral where he was

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 set of brief variations is based on the theme from the slow movement of Haydn's Symphony No. 101, nicknamed "The Clock" due to the "tick-tock" effect accompanying the theme. Created to be a

What a wonderful choice for a holiday concert! Corelli's "Concerti Grossi" are brilliant examples of Baroque orchestral writing, with many sequences, chain suspensions, and sharp dynamics. This is one of

This two-part piece sets impressions of the modern city to music. Hustle Bustle depicts the daytime scurrying of workers, shoppers, and traffic. Night Life has a slightly darker tone with