Fire up everyone's imagination with this creative and unique selection.  The special effects are easy and effective and will have audiences visualizing spaceships and strange wonderful creatures when

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 great technical showcase that is fun and entertaining. Whimsical melodies, whirling eighth note lines, crisp and punchy hits and campy yet well scored percussion effects combine to create this fresh work

In this modern twist on Mendelssohn's epic Hebrides Overture, low strings get to dig into energetic accented bass lines as two prominent themes weave through the orchestra. This arrangement is very

Fun and spooky with creepy colors - this piece is an effective way to reinforce tempo changes, articulations, dynamics, harmonic minor scale, and counting. A fun and engaging addition to your Halloween,

Let all of the sections take center stage - especially the low brass - with this fun tune for beginning band. Players and concertgoers will be tapping their toes to the simple rock groove as well as the

This exciting work allows all parts to enjoy the driving force of a rhythmico ostinato. The catchy melodic content of this piece is shared by all. Written as a sequel to the ever-popular Blue

A great piece for beginning orchestras, both fun and educational. Using only the open strings and simple two repeating eighth-note patterns, beginning players will get an introduction to jazz while learning

This catchy tune provides exposure to jazz style for strings. The chromatic bass line's slaps provide a fun, percussive element, while the catchy melody is passed around to all sections.

With traditional Spanish flair, this programmatic work depicts a bullfight, beginning with the matador's fanfare entrance. After the various stages of the fight, the music comes to a rousing end. The many

Work on shifting technique with a powerhouse rock performance! Driving, accented bass lines and syncopated melodies energize this original piece that follows the form and style of pop song... view details

"Organized chaos" comes to mind when describing this topsy-turvy original work. Chromaticism, glissandos, grace notes, and even a big, raucous percussion break all combine to create this experience that

This fun, alternative-style original works great with beginning strings and sounds much harder than it is. Students will love the energetic rock beat! The suggested drum part really drives the piece.

Yep, you read that right. This fun, light and engaging piece for beginning band will be the one every musician is still talking about in high school and beyond. Simple and highly engaging yet full of many

The winner of the 2008 Texas Orchestra Directors Association composition contest!  This American tour de force has shades of Copland mixed with exciting fiddling motives and themes fit for a Hollywood

With a driving rhythm, catchy melody, and rocking drum set, this thrilling original work will have musicians and concertgoers alike moving in their seats! Beginning players will have the opportunity to