Ensembles

Für fortgeschrittene, aber jung gebliebene Musiker erweckt die Mother Goose Suite fünf französische Kindermärchen in diesem Meisterwerk des 20. Jahrhunderts zum Leben. Ravels charakteristische raffini...

Wie könnte man ein Konzert besser beenden als mit einem fröhlichen und triumphalen Beethoven-Finale! Dieses dynamische Arrangement in der Tonart D ermöglicht es auch weniger erfahrenen Musikern, mit k...

This lively movement is adapted from Vivaldi's Concerto for Two Guitars, carefully crafted for string ensemble by Steven Frackenpohl. In true Vivaldi style, the ensemble is driven by energetic rhythms...

Here's a fun way to teach simple syncopation in a style that students love to play. Fiesta for Strings also lends itself to some clever staging and includes simple, pattern-oriented percussion to add...

A YouTube sensation by pianist Yiruma has been adapted for strings by Larry Moore in a concert piece that is ideal for today's students. In a contemporary, emotive style, River Flows in You is a super...

This excellent adaptation presents two of seven movements from this Baroque masterwork in their entirety - a minuet and a finale. The remaining movement which opens this set features a skillful groupi...

Originally written for keyboard, this arrangement showcases George Frederic Handel's mastery of this Baroque form. It freely treats most of the variations to incorporate the use of a variety of string...

Introduce your students to the galant style of Georg Philipp Telemann with this grade 1+ arrangement. This is an excellent piece to develop bowing technique, dynamic contrasts, phrasing and tempo chan...

Wie aus dem Werkverzeichnis Purcells bekannt ist, hat er zu einer Reihe zeitgenössischer Dramen Bühnenmusiken geschrieben. Zum Teil handelt es sich um Gesangsszenen, hauptsächlich aber um Folgen kurze...

Mit einem fast hypnotischen 3/4-Rhythmus ist dies eine effektive und dennoch einfache Version dieses Standards, der durch John Coltrane berühmt wurde. Die Saxophone sind im ersten Refrain zu hören, da...

Soll es eine Latin-Komposition sein, so ist man mit der Musik Antonio Carlos Jobims immer gut beraten! In Paul Murthas großartig klingenden Arrangement des Klassikers'One Note Samba' spielen die Blech...

Manteca ist eines der klassischen Beispiele für den afrokubanischen Stil im Jazz und gilt als echter Standard. Michael Sweeney hat die Komplexität des Stücks sorgfältig vereinfacht, ohne den rhythmisc...

With a smooth Latin feel, interesting harmonies plus a few mixed meters, this is a terrific feature number for your flugelhorn soloist. Tasty ensemble lines contribute to a creative and appealing chan...

This monster arrangement is the authentic version as recorded by Bill Watrous and his 'Manhattan Wildlife Refuge' in the mid '70s. The signature lines and blazing tempo of Chick Corea's classic are tr...

Here is a sizzling Afro-Cuban version of this Chick Corea classic that is sure to be an impressive addition to any program for mature bands. Perfect as a feature for you pianist, but the flexible solo...

This Latin favorite has received renewed attention thanks to a recording by Michael Bublé. Here is a version for younger players that gives all sections a chance to shine. Includes brief solos for tru...

Recorded by Bill Watrous And The Manhattan Wildlife Refuge John La Barbera has taken his well-known version of Chick Corea's Spain and done a great job of adapting it for the small band format. Certai...

From Chick Corea's My Spanish Heart album, this tune is not really a rhumba, but rather an extremely energetic samba. This chart features dynamic and challenging passages for the entire ensemble and a...

Feature your trombone soloist on this unique samba setting of Henry Mancini's popular standard! The soloist is alternated with flowing accompaniment passages, and later an ensemble shout that starts o...

Michael Mossman takes Dizzy Gillespie's signature tune into new territory, with a touch of 'mambo' in this distinctive arrangement. A perfect way to showcase a trumpet soloist, the full ensemble also...