Josh Gottry has captured the essence of Saint-Saens' Danse Macabre with this arrangement for a large percussion ensemble of 12 players. This landmark work is the first piece to incorporate

The basis of this well-known classic is a French superstition that at midnight on Halloween, Death appears and summons the dead to dance while he plays music for them. In a familiar 3/4, it's

Translated as "Dance of Death," the French text from poet Henri Cazalis sparkles and spins with the movement of skeletons dancing in the graveyard in this formidable display of rhythmic and technical vocal

Samuel Coleridge-Taylor was extraordinary in his use of themes from African American folk music, and his success contributed to the empowerment of African American musicians and composers who came after

Originally written for piano, this work from "Egyptian Nights" is wonderfully arranged for beginning full orchestra. Its light texture, melodic contour, and playful nature will be an excellent addition to

The mysteries of the afterlife are explored in this adaptation of Dante's literary classic, The Divine Comedy. After the dramatic Prologue, the show gets off to a fiery start with Inferno,

A perfect rhythmic skill-builder, this exciting piece uses classic Spanish rhythms and the famous Andalusian chord progression found in the music of Spain, Central and South America. All sections get to

This piano duet begins with a cantabile opening in 3/4 time that serves as an introduction to a lively dance in 6/8, marked Allegro giocoso. The introduction is filled with lush harmonies and lyrical

A delightful homage to the lively and fun dance music influenced by Latin American cultures. It introduces students to popular styles from bossa nova to samba using the first six notes they learn, along