Aeolian Adventure is a concert overture in pure A minor (Aeolian mode) that has a brisk, march-like tempo. The piece has a regal style, reminiscent of the compositions of Holst, Vaughn Williams,

Featuring a particularly bold and rhythmic theme contrasted with lyrical sections, Battlefront is a cinematic composition for the developing string ensemble. Directors will find valuable teaching

A stunning lyrical work, Beauteous Spirit is the perfect selection to introduce expressive playing to your beginning strings. All students have an opportunity to play melodic material in this

Ear-igami is a fascinating musical tribute to the ancient Japanese art of paper folding. Instead of a bow, each performer uses a piece of paper to make sounds and to "play" their instrument. Your

Pronounced "Away Tina," a little bit of syncopation goes a long way in this fun arrangement of the South African folk tune for Grade 2 strings. Students will play pizzicato, clap and tap, lead and follow,

Using melodic and harmonic material from two G. F. Handel marches, this arrangement makes a fine concert opener or processional. Very playable for younger students, as it stays in first position for all

Many fictional works portray the moon as a living being, alone in space while looking at the Earth. This lullaby honors this "living moon," portraying various emotions including the loneliness of watching

Le tombeau de Couperin is an exquisite sampling from the repertoire of Maurice Ravel. Originally written as a suite for solo piano in 1917, it was later orchestrated by the composer. It retains the