The 1991 winner of the National School Orchestra Association Composition Contest. This original work features two contrasting movements utilizing a combination of modes and minor scores. All sections have

This colorful, exciting piece describes the adventures on a British ship dating back to the 16th century. Adding to the fun are parts for triangle, tambourine, and bass drum. The Arethusa is correlated to

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

A cakewalk is a dance that was popular in the late 19th century and is indicative of the ragtime style, which was the precursor to jazz. This piece contains the well-known "cakewalk rhythm" as the basis of

Canarios is a movement taken from the Suite Espanola for guitar by Gaspar Sanz, a leading composer of Spanish Baroque music. This delightful arrangement in D major engages all sections of

Every section of the orchestra gets to play melodic passages, even the basses in this Grade 2.5 original work. Set in B minor with a syncopated feel, the accompaniment features tied rhythms across the bar

Eine Kleine Nachtmusik was written near the end of Mozart's short life (1787) as a four-movement serenade for chamber strings. It has become one of his most-performed works, and this easy

A sure winner with your violin section, this festive processional by Handel will sound "royal" with your group. On the easy side of this level. Recorded by Michigan State University Orchestra on the CD