In Greek mythology, Boreas is the cold north wind, making this piece a great addition to any winter concert. The mysterious opening leads to an exciting finale. Students will experience spiccato and legato
An excellent work for string orchestra! Perfect for both rehearsal and performance, this is a superb selection to develop confidence in each section and in each individual player. Recorded by the Michigan
The first movement from this Bach classic is arranged in a very playable manner to allow the young string player to comprehend and perform a Bach masterwork. Recorded by Michigan State University Orchestra
This unique and interesting work is divided into three sections. It begins with a catchy, "spy-sounding" opening theme, which is contrasted with an emotional slower section, and ends with an exciting 6/8
This captivating work is a set of variations on the Pong Lang Dance, one of Thailand's most popular melodies. The pong lang is like a xylophone with its wooden keys suspended vertically on
This lively Russian dance comes from the brilliant orchestral music of Mussorgsky. Merle Isaac's excellent adaptation has long been a classic of school orchestras.
As ancient voices recall tales of forgotten glory, a sacred moment of reflection gives way to a stormy battle in the cello and bass sections and builds to a victorious key change to A minor. With just a
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,
The title refers to the "three M's" - minor, meter, and mix - and is a dynamic piece for teaching and performing. This impressive teaching piece features a mixture of the melodic and harmonic minor forms as
An excellent rehearsal/performance selection which will be very beneficial in building maturity in your string players.
A nice arrangement of well-known and loved Offenbach themes, including Can-Can, playable all in first position. This is a truly exciting work that students and audiences will all enjoy