Franz-Josef Otten

Loch Lomond is a traditional Scottish folk song, first published in 1841 in Vocal Melodies of Scotland. The original composer is unknown, but the poem is attributed to Lady John Scott. The music perfe...

Dieses neue, reizvolle und spielbare Medley enthält drei bekannte Chanukka-Lieder - The Dreidle Song, Chanukah Chanukah und Rock of Ages. Die Eröffnung sollte in einem entspannten, aber schnellen Temp...

This authentic and energetic arrangement of the Hebrew Folk Song uses a solo quintet and percussion instruments to expand the palette of the traditional string orchestra. Percussion instruments used i...

Using the familiar ancient English folk song melody, the arranger spins out a fantastic meditation on Greensleeves. Fragments of the melody to come tease the listeners' ear in the engaging introductio...

The folk song, Low Bridge, Everybody Down was written in 1905 by Thomas S. Allen. Eventually the song became known under many different titles, including Erie Canal Song, Fifteen Years on the Erie Can...

Das Volkslied "Low Bridge, Everybody Down" wurde 1905 von Thomas S. Allen geschrieben. Später wurde das Lied unter vielen verschiedenen Titeln bekannt, darunter Erie Canal Song, Fifteen Years on the E...

Scatbeedoo is a great way to introduce the concept of scat singing using scat syllables, without the pressure of actually improvising. In an upbeat jazz style, all members of the chorus will get a cha...

A simple bossa nova chorus giving way to jazzy swung verses gives this Perry Como favorite a breath of fresh air. With an optional, accessible flute part, this breezy arrangement contains elements of...

Paul Vance and Lee Pockriss' memorable song Catch A Falling Star recorded famously by Perry Como. This classic song is set here as a 2-part choral arrangement, by Greg Gilpin. Includes piano accompani...

Here is an opportunity to show off your string group's ability to swing in a piece that features well, everyone! The form of the piece is a 12 bar blues. As in any good jazz solo, the choruses build u...

Nat King Coles 50er-Jahre-Klassiker wurde hier von 'Tooth wunderschön vertont und bietet Solo-Bone und Tenor vor einem reichen harmonischen Hintergrund. Sehr vernünftige Tonumfänge, keine Änderungen e...

This arrangement of Rimsky-Korsakov's 'Glory' (Slava, Op.21) by Terry Price brings this popular Russian anthem to a wider audience. The original Russian text has been replaced with a hymn by the arran...

Full score and parts for the brass ensemble version of Terry Price's rousing arrangement of Rimsky-Korsakov's 'Glory' (Slava, Op.21).

This rousing arrangement of Rimsky-Korsakov's 'Glory' (Slava, Op.21) brings this popular Russian anthem to a wider audience. The original Russian text is replaced by a hymn by the arranger that is par...

Capriccio Italien basiert auf italienischen Volksliedern und wurde von Tschaikowsky 1880 komponiert. Das Werk wurde durch seine Reise nach Rom inspiriert. Diese Fantasie nutzt die Themen des Capriccio...

This sparking arrangement of a movement from the Divertimento in Bb Major is a terrific way to introduce your young musicians to the Classical style. The very lighthearted and singable tunes are typic...

This lively Allegro is the third and final movement from Mozart's Tenth Symphony, composed in 1770 at the age of 14. Originally in G Major, the arranger has moved it to the much friendlier band key of...

Based on the famous Tchaikovsky tone poem March Slave originally published in 1876, this setting by David Bobrowitz is a reimagining of the original work that allows younger players to directly experi...

Brahms Symphony No. 1 was finally premiered in 1876 after he had worked on it on and off for 14 years. This is an exciting new arrangement for young band that captures all sections of the final moveme...

Sometimes we are all so busy that we forget to look at the beauty that is all around us. It’s All Right Here is an uplifting song that reminds us that nature’s beauty is truly like a magic show to be...

Two contrasting movements, the first brooding and pensive, and the second exuberant and dancing make for a perfect contest or concert selection.

A lemon twist is used in beverages to add zest or is sometimes just for decoration. Musically, our Lemon Twist is a zesty melody that has some surprise twists rhythmically, and is spiced up even more...

The ground is covered with snow and it is a perfect time to hook up the horses to a sleigh. Snow Ride captures the enjoyment of taking a sleigh ride on a snowy day, with musical images created by an a...