Ensembles

A suite of three Irish pieces at a moderately easy level. Irish Hornpipie, Air, and Irish Jig, woven together, make a very good concert piece. Highlight any concert with this smiler.

Orchestration Strings (Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello, Bass) Bickleigh Idyll [and also the Violin Concerto] was inspired by the River Exe between Up Exe and Bickleigh Bridge. It is almost impossible...

Orchestration Strings (Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello, Bass) A violin distantly remembered is represented at the opening of the work by the first violins playing sul tasto. This gives way to a quart...

Orchestration Strings (Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello, Bass) This work was composed in great haste during the evening of 24th August 1959 to celebrate the 76th birthday of Andr? Mangeot the very nex...

Inspiriert von der Krankheit, die Wissenschaftler bei der Erforschung des Grabes des Knabenpharaos Tutanchamun in den 1920er Jahren erlitten, zeichnet dieses Werk musikalisch die Geschichte von der En...

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Built from primitive sounding rhythms and modal harmonies, this intriguing work opens with an ominous introduction that leads into the first statement of the main theme. Educational opportunities abou...

Straight from the spectacular Cirque du Soleil stage production, 'O,' comes this haunting and beautiful song. Both primitive and sophisticated, this dramatic arrangement will be a welcome addition to...

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Open or close your winter concert with this fun collection of bits and pieces of eleven popular carols. Solidly scored for your young orchestra, the arrangement also includes an optional piano accompa...

The prehistoric monument in Wiltshire, England was the inspiration for this mysterious new work. A great opportunity for cross-curricular study and, like the monument, this piece is big and bold!

Celebrate the Chinese New Year in style with this original tune and be ready for cross-curricular study. Close your eyes as you listen and you will see the performers, carrying the dragon on poles, fl...

The title of this popular Spanish carol comes not from the Spanish language but rather from the sound of strumming a stringed instrument. This authentic setting for your beginning string orchestra is...

This fantastic and very easy arrangement will work well for festivals and contests. Folk-like in nature, the dance is set in a moderately fast tempo, which may be increased as the ensemble gains profi...

Three gallant tunes are intertwined to create this rollicking medley of Western movie themes that will be a favorite at your next concert. Including 'The Magnificent Seven,' 'How the West Was Won (Mai...

Engage the imagination to build expressive playing as the orchestra plays out this old story of a lost ship. Combining original material as well as the sea shanty 'Spanish Ladies,' this piece will be...

Here is a musical depiction of the classic Edgar Allan Poe short story. The cellos, basses, and optional percussion provide the image of 'the beating of his hideous heart!' Provide vivid connections f...

Designed to musically depict a large, four-hoofed animal, real or imaginary, as it wanders about, this original work will capture the imagination of your first-year students. Scored to be accessible f...

Based on a Cheyenne Indian song, this colorful piece would be a welcome addition to any concert program. The piece is scored to be accessible for students in the second half of their first year of ins...

Based on a Cheyenne Indian song, this colorful piece would be a welcome addition to any concert program. The piece is scored to be accessible for students in the second half of their first year of ins...

One of the first pieces written exclusively for bands, this movement includes a very lyrical melody reminiscent of British folk music that lends itself perfectly for orchestral use. Included is an opt...

One of the most important works of the 20th century was Stravinsky's ballet, The Firebird. The iconic 'Finale' is now accessible to young players with this effective arrangement by Michael Story. All...

This exciting new work by Michael Story is based on the style of the lively 19th century Bohemian dance of the same name. It is full of contemporary sounds, stylistic contrasts, and some easy quartal...