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The six CONCERTI ARMONICI was long thought to be the work of the violinist-impresario Carlo Ricciotti or composer Giovanni Battista Pergolesi, but more recent research has revealed the composer to be...

Leroy Anderson composed "Arietta" in 1962 in Woodbury, Connecticut. The main melody first materialized as a brief eight-measure sketch for viola and cello, intended for Leroy Anderson's daughter Jane...

Concerto Grosso Nr. 1 war das erste von zwei Concerti grossi des schweizerisch-amerikanischen Komponisten Ernest Bloch (1880-1959), der das Stück als Antwort auf die Behauptung seiner Schüler schrieb,...

Come and take an exhilarating ride down the Colorado River. The music captures the essence of the river racing through whitewater rapids and flowing through tranquil canyons.

A truly joyful tale is told in this new work from Peter Terry. Several sections in slighly different tempos are tied together with the buoyant and energetic melody. There are excellent dynamic shading...

Your orchestra students will love to groove with the gators with this grade 1 original! Based on the 12-bar blues, it may be played either using straight eighths or swing eighths. Each set includes th...

Thanks to arranger Steven Frackenpohl, grade 4 string orchestras can now experience firsthand all the power and grace of Mozart's Impresario Overture. Set at an energetic tempo and features the stylis...

This arrangement of Gustav Holst's Jupiter is a challenging piece for grade 4 groups. While not quite contemporary in style, the piece is modern enough in concept to allow students the chance to exper...

Boundless enthusiasm permeates this bright opening movement from Franz Joseph Haydn's 16th symphony composed when he was only 25 years old. This grade 3 arrangement is a prime example of Haydn's fondn...

This arrangement of Antonio Vivaldi's Concerto In A Minor For Two Violins (Op. 3, No. 8, RV 522) features all major themes from this great Baroque standard and serves as a fantastic addition to the mo...

String players of any age will have fun playing these four much-loved themes by Giochino Rossini and Ludwig van Beethoven. Titles include The William Tell Overture (Rossini); Symphony No. 6 (Beethoven...

This Irish sounding piece teaches 3/4 time, legato bowing, pizzicato, lifts, and 2-note slurs. Containing interesting melodic lines for all, the piece stays in 1st position throughout and only include...

From Concerto For Two Horns And Strings, TWV 52:Es1 by Georg Philipp Telemann, this arrangement gives players the opportunity to experience the energy of Baroque music. Perfect for working on Baroque...

This beautiful and nostalgic piece looks to musically illustrate a child moving from a beautiful baby to a maturing young adult. Written from the perspective of a parent witnessing and experiencing th...

Eine leichte Bearbeitung von Beethovens berühmten Satz aus der 9. Sinfonie. Für Violoncelli und Kontrabässe gibt es Pizzicato-Passagen. Tonarten: G-Dur und D-Dur.

This German dance is the 4th of 6 movements in Beethoven's final quartet, composed the year before his death. As with most string quartet music there is lots of interest in parts as they weave back an...

This creative version of the Moonlight Sonata in a tango style offers the best of both worlds by bringing classical and popular elements together in one great work! Easily accessible in the key of D m...

This is the perfect programming for that Halloween concert. Including samples of famous themes, including: Beethoven's '5th Symphony', Bach's 'Toccata and Fugue in D Minor', Mussorgsky's 'Night On Bal...

Three standout movements are included in this arrangement of Camille Saint-Saëns' famous work. Royal March Of The Lion, The Elephant (features cello and bass), and Fossils are in very playable keys an...

This original work is destined for contest and festival repertoire lists. It was commissioned by the Ohio Music Educators Association Dist. II Jr. High Festival Committee.

Powerful from beginning to end, veteran composer Joshua Missal evokes the images of gladiators and their challenges.á Also including snare, drum, bass drum and triangle, the composition also features...

Composed in B minor, it contains just a few basic note values and rhythm combinations. Designed for first year students for an end-of-the-year concert. The topic of heroes is presented in the score an...

The study of our galaxy and beyond is something we are all fascinated by, especially as students. This dynamic work capitalizes on that subject matter by featuring a captivating opening and atmospheri...

Four dances and reels from Sancho’s Twelve Country Dances for the Year 1779, comprise this upbeat medley. Originally composed for harpsichord, the music is definitely reminiscent of British social dan...