As the title implies, the piece uses echo effects throughout. Based on the interval of a descending perfect fifth, it begins with a lush statement of the subtle "angel" theme, which is used throughout the

Based on the traditional spiritual Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow, this lively carol combines Appalachian folk style with the joy of the season. Students will learn... view details

This work is in the key of A major and is based on a traditional blues progression that can be found in early rock and roll. It features two sections that allow the players to improvise. For string

Introduce your students to the galant style of Telemann with this Grade 1+ arrangement. Students will work bowing technique, dynamic contrasts, phrasing, and tempo changes.

This exciting original work is accessible for the youngest orchestras. Rhythms are very interesting and easily taught. It's a must for contest or festival.

In this multi-level arrangement for string or full orchestra, both new and experienced students get to enjoy the excitement of Offenbach's famous dance. The piece can be performed with strings only, with

Combining two well-known African-American spirituals (Chatter with the Angels and All Night, All Day), this arrangement offers the opportunity to swing or play straight eighth notes. Students will perform

Your students will love playing this selection from Tchaikovsky's "Nutcracker." The Chinese Dance comes from Act II of the ballet, where Clara and the Prince travel to the Land of Sweets that is

The title, Dorian's Barn, has a unique double meaning in that it is dedicated to a man named Dorian, and the music is set in Dorian mode. The addition of the word "barn" in the title also adds to

This piece depicts the tail of the mythical dragon as it swings around to fend off its enemies. The main themes are pointed and angular with lots of rhythmic drive.

Featuring simple fiddle-style figures, this winning original in G opens with pyramid entrances by each section and a tutti presentation of the main theme before the canonic portion begins. When the rounds

Golden Slumbers is based on the poem Cradle Song from the Thomas Decker 1603 comedy "Patient Grissel." The poem was set to music by Peter Warlock in 1918 as a lullaby. There are

Commissioned by the National String Project Consortium, this gorgeous lyrical work for beginning and developing string students can be performed alone as an intermediate-level piece or with multi-level

Inspired by the Scottish poet Robert Burns, this work evokes images of the craggy yet exquisite Scottish highlands. Heart-throbbing pizzicati, mysterious harmonics, string-dotted rhythms, and bagpipe-like

Highlander's Pride is a tuneful melody and well scored composition. This march-like piece draws from Scottish influences and is perfect for developing groups, with a variety of articulations,