Here's a highly spirited paso doble that perfectly fits into any concert, any time of year. Set in D minor, this lively piece features contagious rhythmic elements and showcases the entire

Experience the unpredictable energy and drama of chasing an oncoming storm! Great cinematic writing gives all instruments interesting parts and builds a sense of drama, tension, and excitement. Accents and

Daybreak musically depicts the early morning, just prior to first light, evolving through the quiet first morning twilight into the majesty of dawn. The slow and peaceful opening builds to a grand

Turmoil and triumph are the essence of Dramatic Opus. Beginning in D minor and concluding in D major, the exciting theme is based on a rhythmic motive which is developed throughout the work. A

This work is a win-win for reinforcing everything students have been learning during their first year of study. Robust, lively, and entertaining, the music features a wide range of dynamics to teach

Haunting and expressive! Based on the melody of Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence, this is an ethereal, flowing arrangement that will surely generate emotion within your audience. Rich chordal

Capture the magic of this setting in the mid-1800s as several firefighters bring out their fiddles to honor the Irish spirit, playing and dancing the night away. The fast-paced melodies are electrifying and

Want a one-of-a-kind novelty? This is the piece! Flying Fiddlesticks includes fiddlesticks! It's fun, it's safe, and it helps students play with steady pulse. It's about building teamwork

This gorgeous and gentle ballad is dedicated to a young violinist from Elmhurst, Illinois, as well as Ms. Dorothy Straub, whose lifelong career in music education has touched students and educators

This work flows from being noble, nostalgic, and reflective to explosive, with dance-like qualities at the end! Contains some meter and key changes. It's a superb concert and festival selection for advanced

This work is on fire from the opening measure to its final ending. Rhythmically complex, it includes some two against three patterns and meter changes as well as position work in all sections. A vigorous

This festive work is inspired by Spanish dance music enjoyed around the world. In this original specialty, experience the rhythmic vitality coupled with the exquisite melodic spirit, all while envisioning a

For beginning-level orchestra, this work features a single violin part. It focuses on developing bow division and speed with half, quarter, and pairs of eighth notes. Bow lifts are included to help the

This original piece illustrates how, when on the brink of a decision, most of us vacillate while determining which way to go. This indecision is conveyed with major and minor underpinnings. In between the

Big Ole was the legendary first settler of Minnesota. He was a Norwegian Viking who came over on a ship and made a trek to what is now Alexandria, Minnesota. A 25-foot statue of Big Ole proudly stands in

A programmatic-type piece, the music tells a story of bravery and heroism during challenging situations, no matter what they might be. A beautiful middle section played by divisi violas and cellos gives

A fourth addition to the popular "Mystical" series, and this one is the easiest of them all - perfect for developing string orchestras. A "mage" is another word for magician or sorcerer, and this shadowy

Here comes Mystical Portal, the third of Jeremy Woolstenhulme's pieces in his highly popular Mystical series! In this work, the composer draws us into the twisting corridors and tunnels of a

The fifth piece in Woolstenhulme's popular "Mystical" series, this one will take players and audiences on a high-energy journey of mystical proportions! As orchestras rehearse the work, students have the

Give your students a shot at this exciting work that lets them imitate rock guitar sounds.  This is a straightforward rock piece that is both energetic and fun to play!  The G minor/modal tonality

The heart and soul of Playful is found in the rhythmic framework with syncopation and buoyant eighth-note passages. It's lighthearted and carefree, a fantastic vehicle for players to become

With a stirring melody, driving rhythms and an energetic pulse that just won't quit, this action-packed selection is sure to fire up students and audiences alike.