Ensembles

The arranger has chosen this distinctive, yet lesser-known Mozart rondo to reinforce spiccato.á Definitely a composition oriented for performance.á Puppet Music will also help to instill ensemble prec...

This original piece is a true grade 1. It's in G major and includes melodic phrases for all sections of the orchestra.á Dory's Waltz will be a welcome addition to elementary and middle school orchestr...

First year players will love Crossing Pirates' Cove.á Filled with excitement and drama, students will enjoy creating a story to match the music they play.

All players have interesting parts and have a chance to explore finger patterns found in the key of C major.á The 1st violin part includes 4th finger.

The title refers to the 3rd degree of a scale, which refers to F-sharp and F-natural in Mr. Stephan's composition.á Thirds A Plenty is in ternary form and all instruments have opportunities for melodi...

This piece works equally well as a concert opener or closer.á It's an energetic original work in the keys of F and G Major and features fun parts for all sections of the orchestra.á It is correlated w...

Here is another incredible work from the pen of Deborah Baker Monday.á It's a colorful, exciting piece about the adventures on a British ship dating back to the 16th century.á Adding to fun are parts...

Based on the Civil War song, The Cruel War, this poignant work is about women who disguised themselves as men

Young students will be proud to perform at the end of their first year when they have Intrada on their program.á It's a high-spirited work in D Major featuring martele and legato bow styles.á It is co...

A moving portrait of the deep strength that we all call on during difficult times.

Easy syncopation gives this grade 2 piece a carefree and playful feel. Rollin' Along was designed to help students who

From the Sonata in A Major for Two Violins and Keyboard, this arrangement is set in the key of G Major.á All parts are in 1st position with exception of some limited position work in the string bass p...

This fresh and energetic composition blends the sounds of the Irish reel with sounds of Americana, resulting in a uniquely sounding American Reel. Winner: 2004 ASTA with NSOA.

Song of Sedona is a composed piece in the style of mariachi, but does not follow the exact mariachi format. It?s written for string orchestra with additional parts for armon?a, guitarr?n, and trumpets...

Catchy blues with a rock beat that will have feet tapping and fingers snapping!

The first movement of this g minor symphony is superbly arranged for string orchestra, having incorporated the

This arrangement of Dvorak's popular Slavonic Dance in E Minor Op. 46, No. 2 offers a chance to show off three soloists on violin, viola, and cello - while becoming acquainted with the musical style o...

This accessible work for less experienced orchestras will offer a mature and rich sound.á Listeners will appreciate the flowing melodies and beautiful harmonies.á Aeolius was composed by an accomplish...

Set in D Major, this lively and jovial work includes just a bit of 3rd position in the 1st violin part and some extension work in the viola and cello parts. Ms. Rich's artistic writing style features...

Beach Spring comes from 'The Sacred Harp', an American tunebook from 1844. The G Major opening theme, presented by the cellos, later modulates to C Major. First ùPosition parts throughout, and simple...

Here's a nice way to feature beautiful music that is often overlooked. The three movements selected for this suite come from the published works of the English Renaissance composer Thomas Ravenscroft....

Mr. Stephan's objective with this work is to give each section an opportunity to be in the spotlight. Each soli section