Classical Music for Full Orchestra

The sparkling colors of the Romantic period are in full play all the way to the exciting conclusion. The stirring march movement from Liszt's Symphonic Poem No. 6, Mazeppa, will be a welcome

Verdi's memorable melodic gift is readily apparent in this excerpt from "La Traviata." The song closes the first act of what is perhaps the most performed opera in the repertoire.

This march in C major begins with a stately melody with dotted-note rhythms shared between the winds and strings. Every section has a chance to play thematic material. The more lyric trio features melodic

The lush harmonies and chromaticism bring an amazing depth and beauty to this wonderful folk song.

This wonderful and very authentic arrangement of Rob Roy distills the greatest of the melodies and gives shape to the form. An excellent choice for community and collegiate programming,

Chaminade wrote many wonderful works, but few have been fully orchestrated. This whimsical scherzo, reminiscent of a danse macabre, brings out the depth and harmonic richness of the original

You will find this a singularly enjoyable programming option. Written by one of Puerto Rico's dance masters, Virgilia was intended for dancing and it demands that we do so with vibrant