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
Here is a ragtime composition that is unusual and colorful. Pizzicato is introduced in all voices, including left-hand pizzicato in the upper three voices. A fun, work with a bit of a swagger!
Two beautiful folk melodies in the graceful style of Celtic music. Including Bonnie Doon and The Minstrel Boy, contrasts between the movements make this an interesting concert and festival
This lighthearted arrangement, with optional piano, is a true classic and a novel selection for your next pops concert! Played at a brisk tempo, it can be a real crowd pleaser!
"The Cat Tango," written in traditional tango form, is a fun, technically challenging little "cat dance" that will make the audience smile. It is a musical depiction of the composer's three cats singing at
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
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
Designed with early-intermediate orchestras in mind, this fun selection has a modern sound that will rock your next concert. It features great practice for dotted rhythms, basic syncopation and
Bright staccati and happy melodies characterize this charming original that is both a joyous dance and a pleasant ride through the country at the trotting pace. You can almost hear the horses hooves
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...