Let your students experience some of Bach's most famous melodies as they explore themes from Brandenburg Concertos 2, 3, and 5 in this single-movement arrangement. The
The energy and excitement of this thrilling overture are exquisitely captured in an approachable setting for intermediate orchestra! Equally suited as an opener, closer, or anything in between, your
This original work explores the dark and rich timbre of the string orchestra. Heavily syncopated rhythms and sharp dynamic contrasts drive the intensity of this work, making it a clear choice for engaging
Experience the unpredictable energy and drama of chasing an oncoming storm! Great cinematic writing gives all instruments interesting parts and builds a sense of drama, tension, and excitement. Accents and
Put on your dancin' shoes! This entertaining and infectious "Bo Diddley" groove offers a smorgasbord of blues, country fiddling and funk, with added flair by a drumset. There's even a solo section, which
Originally set for vocal ensemble, three songs from "A Set of Chinese Folk Songs" have been thoughtfully arranged into a three-movement suite for intermediate string orchestra, bringing this beautiful
A loving portrait of life growing up in the pastoral foothills of Northern California, Colors of Home conveys a warm Americana feeling, featuring beautifully nuanced melodic themes and carefully
This joyful dance contains wonderful stylistic influences from the Xinjiang province of China. From syncopated accompaniment figures to soaring lyric melodies, this arrangement has it all. There is one key
Liven up your next concert with this funky number! Featuring interesting and challenging parts for everyone, it is sure to be a crowd pleaser. This is a great piece for working on syncopated rhythms, short
Written in the style of a musical score from a superhero movie, this swashbuckling original work conjures up images of flights to freedom and battles with dark nemeses. An array of emotions are displayed in
The definitive Spanish paso doble, arranged for intermediate string orchestra! This great cultural teaching piece features syncopated rhythms, triplets, repeated down bows, and...
All of the rhythmic and melodic drama of the Spanish Paso Doble is captured in this arrangement. Explosive rhythmic outbursts, expressive gypsy melodies and varied dynamic contrasts make this
A light and cheerful arrangement of the popular Chinese children's song. Your bass section will venture briefly into fourth position for their turn at the tune. Players will reinforce arco, pizzicato and
This incredibly clever adaptation reflects the joyful yet dignified character of Holst's Jupiter from "The Planets." While directly quoting Holst's masterpiece, this arrangement
A lively folk dance arranged for young orchestra musicians. The main theme is based on the eastern Kentucky folk tune Old Joe Clark, a song about a 19th-century Kentucky mountaineer, in an
This vibrant arrangement is a great fit for concerts any time of year. This strong performance piece also serves to develop ensemble precision, articulation techniques, and phrasing of long melodic phrases
Experience a romantic night in Barcelona in this rhythmic workout. All players will need to subdivide for off-beat syncopation and triplets throughout the work, and all parts include shifting to upper
Powerful and vigorous from measure one to the end, the rhythms are patterned after heavy metal. Chord structures are rich and complex. The solo violin part is designed to showcase an advanced/professional
A rare and wonderful opportunity for students to be exposed to raga, an improvisational framework found in Indian classical music. This descriptive work paints a vivid picture of the gorgeous Hindu
This creative version of the Moonlight Sonata in a tango style offers the best of both worlds by bringing Classical and popular elements together in one great work! Easily accessible in the
Honoring the rich tradition of Hindustani and Carnatic music of India, this rhythmically charged work can be called a raga incorporating thaats, a scale-wise series of notes found in