David Bobrowitz

Based loosely on the 1865 novel by Lewis Carroll, this piece captures the fun and mystery of Alice's wonderland experiences. Although the composer's music intentionally does not deal in specifics, we...

A kaleidoscope of images from a confectionary is here captured in Mr. Bobrowitz's very fun musical excursion. 'Like a kid in a candy shop', this piece will have your students delighting in the aural t...

Images of gypsies in celebratory dance around a campfire are easily conjured up when listening to this delightful work that hearkens to eastern Europe. Contrasting the dance-like opening, a more serio...

The Wing Glider has a catchy melody that captures the sensation of flight, of soaring through the air with just the sound of rushing air. The sweeping melody, and the 3/4 (in one) tempo, leaves the li...

Stephen Foster is said to be the father of American music, and although he tragically passed away at age 38, he left the music world with a legacy of over 200 songs. The arranger has taken two of his...

This easy string work is a pure joy to play and listen to. Starting with a catchy pizzicato melody reminiscent of a ticking clock, it continues to grow and grow in interest as it moves along. Lots of...

Having taught in the New York City area for most of his career, much of Bobrowitz' writing is indelibly marked by his experiences in the great city. The composer opens this work with a quiet principal...

A wonderful new work that is a theme and variations on America. Bobrowitz has weaved six unique variations: (Moderate) - (Fast and Driving) - (Staccato, Moderato) - (Slow and Expressive) - (Very Fast)...

A nebula is an interstellar cloud where new stars are formed, and this piece captures the beauty and mystery of this cosmic body. Stark motives are presented in simple forms early on in the piece, and...

This famous folk song originated in County Derry in Northern Ireland in the mid-1800's, first published in 1855. Though there are other settings for strings of this beautiful ballad already in print,...

In this well-known Scottish ballad, a rider rides his horse away from home one sunny day. Later, his horse returns, but he does not. The melody of this ballad depicts his bride's emotional reaction to...

An intrada is defined as a musical introduction, and this specific intrada is an exceptional way to start off your concert. Modern harmonies highlight a bold melodic idea that appears as a thread thro...

In this sparking new string work, the composer has dug deep into his imagination to spin a musical version of the Cinderella story that is just as enchanting as the ageless tale of the cleaning girl w...

Here is a catchy Latin style number with a memorable melody that is supported by a fun, syncopated background that appears in the cellos, basses, and optional maracas. This snappy string work can prov...

Here is a versatile work that you can use as a stirring opener. It is also a perfect fit for any ceremony as a processional or recessional. Put those drums and wind instruments away and utilize your s...

This gorgeous string work would be appropriate for any concert, but would be especially fitting in a memorial concert. Starting with a haunting piano chord progression the solo piano leads to a melanc...

In this wonderfully evocative piece of music, Bobrowitz describes a deep water dive to find a long lost city. This compelling musical journey conveys a sense of ever-deepening awe at the magical under...

A truly unique and exciting new work for string orchestra, this very original work musically describes an earthquake and its consequences. A slow dramatic beginning gives the audience a sense that som...

This new work for strings has a lot to say, and even more opportunities to teach. Delicate bowing considerations will help strengthen legato bowing on the off-beats. Each section has meaningful materi...

Hauntingly elegant this lush ballad is the perfect piece to use to contrast something faster and more technical. The flowing lines melt together seamlessly to create a unique and fresh soundscape. Tru...

Perfect for spring concerts, this piece demonstrates both pizzicato and arco playing, and offers a chance to achieve dynamic contrast between the P and MF sections. Educationally sound, fun to play, f...

Puppet theater has a long and varied history, from ancient China to Sesame Street. Musically, Puppet Theater is an entertaining tribute to the skilled artists who made stories come to life for childre...

Puppet theater has a long and varied history, from ancient China to Sesame Street. Musically, Puppet Theater is an entertaining tribute to the skilled artists who made stories come to life for childre...

A musical depiction of the forced relocation of over 100,000 Native Americans in the 1830s, this composition is a remembrance of the great human rights atrocity and of this shameful period in American...

Dieses einfallsreiche, leichte Werk zeichnet sich durch eine eingängige Melodie, clevere Rhythmen und eine breite Palette von einnehmenden Schlagzeugteilen aus. Ein echter Publikumsliebling und eine f...