As heard in the Oscar-winning movie "The King's Speech," one of Beethoven's most beloved movements accompanied the dramatic moments of this monumental film. Robert Longfield's accessible adaptation for
Here's the music from the dramatic opening scene of the movie "Amadeus." It's actually the first movement of "Symphony 25 in G minor," arranged here to be in E minor to make it accessible to more students.
Upon hearing the words "Big Sky Country," one typically thinks of Montana. This piece, however, depicts any place where the sky is vast, the view expansive, and the setting natural. The elements of the
Blindsight is the ability of certain blind people to respond to visual stimuli, or it can be used to describe the ability of people who lose their sight to still form images when they dream. This piece
An absolute classic for strings, this version is in C major to avoid forward extensions for viola and cello. There is nothing out of first position except for a simple shift for cello and bass in a brief
This arrangement of the second movement of the "Concerto in D" for Trumpet and Two Oboes is arranged here for Grade 3 groups. Encompassing the typical energetic Baroque style, several inventive contrasting
Originally written for full orchestra and choir, this string arrangement maintains the intensity of Mozart's original Dies Irae from his Requiem. With its dramatic and driving music, off-beat
Originally written for handbell choir, this string orchestra setting uses dorian mode, very catchy melodies, and infectious asymmetric rhythms to create a compelling and memorable listening experience. This
The title Final Ascent was inspired by a recent trip to Alaska where we were given a tour of Denali National Park. We heard the numerous stories of the climbers who challenge the mountain and while
This gorgeous piece is introspective, thought provoking, and truly representative of its title. It features haunting melodies shared by all parts, lush chordal harmonies, driving rhythms, a short violin
Experience the diverse cultures of Singapore in a whirlwind of sonorities! From the opening harmonic glissandos to the innovative special effects sounds that imitate authentic instruments such as the ehru,
Originally scored for violin and piano, this setting sounds completely comfortable and plays remarkably well. The melodic nature of this sensitive work makes the string orchestra sound totally natural when