This clever work introduces a melody that is 'chased' around various sections of the ensemble using different performance techniques. Easy-to-achieve harmonics add flair as your group tears through a...
Kaleidoscope ist das jüngste Konzert-/Festival-Werk von David Shaffer auf Jugendkapellen-Niveau. Interessante Melodien, kombiniert mit sehr kreativen harmonischen und rhythmischen Inhalten in der ganz...
Listen, if you dare, as the witches concoct a kooky and mysterious melody of the macabre! Wizards engage in a diatonic discourse of delightful and delicate dissonance. The magic of 'Witches and Wizard...
Composed for the Cincinnati New Horizons Band, 'Fanfare Cincinnatus' (A Flourish for Band) captures the beauty of the spectacular Cincinnati skyline. This work for concert band uses syncopated rhythms...
The slow, lush opening moves into an energetic Vivace section. Unique textures, expressive melodies and striking contracts are all contained in the very playable composition.
A skillful arrangement of Brahms famous 'Hungarian Dance No. 5' that allows younger players to enjoy performing this great classic. Includes a Viola substitute part for Violin and an optional Piano pa...
An appealing and energetic concert or contest piece for young ensembles that students will love to prepare and perform. Bold and rhythmic at the beginning, it also contains a slower expressive section...
A delightful Spanish march for developing strings that is a real confidence builder and a terrific teaching tool. Written in the classic 'paso doble' style, all sections in the ensemble have interesti...
A gentle and expressive piece for intermediate level orchestra that will help teach the fine art of legato playing. The optional piano part adds to its beauty and provides an exquisite change of pace...
