Adapted from the first movement of his "Brandenburg Concerto No. 3" for strings, J.S. Bach later added wind parts and created this Sinfonia for his "Cantata No. 174." This arrangement by Merle

On April 12, 1862, one of the most daring exploits of the Civil War occurred: the theft of the Confederate supply train called The General.  What followed became one of the most dramatic events of the

For decades, the skilled arranging of the late Merle Isaac made great works playable by developing orchestras. Here he presents the beloved "Nutcracker" in two sets that sound like the originals. Feature a

Entrancing instrumental colors burst into splashes of energy from the brass and rhythm sections, biting dissonances abound, and a constant surge of excitement flows through the piece. There's even a measure

The heroic finale of the symphony Brahms took over fourteen years to write is an unforgettable masterwork. Give your students the chance to perform this one! Recorded by Michigan State University Orchestra