Hits in Percussion

This movement from Robert Schumann's Symphony No. 1 is joyful in character and lies well for grade 2+ strings. Composed in the minuet and trio form, the music will rehearse and come together easily.

This well known piano piece by Jean-Philippe Rameau is tastefully arranged here in the key of E minor and is playable exclusively in 1st position. Serving as a wonderful introduction to Baroque orname...

Characterized by a majestic yet driving rhythm, great harmonic clarity and a lyrical melody, this selection from The Seasons is a marvelous example of Italian Baroque music at its very best. The arran...

Featuring five movements in diverse styles and forms by Italy's most important composer of the post-Romantic era, this set of early Respighi works is a refreshing departure from the magnificent sympho...

This intense grade 3+ work, subtitled A Hero's Destiny, conjures images of a Viking warrior preparing for battle and seeking glory through his conquests. The opening section features a flowing melodic...

Grade 4 groups will enjoy this well-arranged piece from Reinhold Gliere's classic ballet The Red Poppy. Using a theme and variation form, John Caponegro has included all the tempo changes that are idi...

Audiences will be transported back to ancient Egypt in this haunting work inspired by Shu, the god of wind. By using authentic Egyptian motifs, it will capture the imaginations of players and audience...

A staple of orchestral literature since its first performance in 1831, this arrangement presents four themes of the original and contains lots of drama and even more excitement.

This grade 4 arrangement contains selected themes from the 1st Movement of Symphony No. 41, K. 551. This was Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's last symphony composed before his death, and clearly shows his br...

This arrangement of the second movement of the Concerto in D (43:D7) for Trumpet, Two Oboes and Continuo is arranged here for grade 3 groups. This exciting and cheerful Baroque gem keeps all the secti...

Inspired by the beautiful landscapes the composer has seen on long road trips across the U.S., this powerful original features the pandiatonic harmonies and open-sounding intervals (fourths and fifths...

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Winner of the Texas Orchestra Directors Composition Contest, this superb three-movement work is an excellent showcase for your orchestra. Titled 'Square-Dance,' 'Round-Dance' and 'Triangle Dance,' the...

This all-time favorite simply sparkles in this extremely student-friendly arrangement. Students and audiences alike will love this very effective adaptation by Richard Meyer. Correlated with Strictly...

This incredibly expressive movement from Mahler's 5th Symphony has been masterfully adapted for young string orchestra by Carrie Lane Gruselle. This work includes a simplified harp part playable on st...

This well-crafted arrangement, very faithful to the original, is sure to be enjoyed by orchestras of all levels. Notes and rhythms are well within the reach of younger orchestras, while more advanced...

Pictures at an Exhibition (originally written for piano) is a collection of musical miniatures inspired by drawings of the artist Victor Hartmann. Here, the power and brilliance of Mussorgsky's work a...

Edvard Grieg's Holberg Suite, Op. 40 was composed in 1884 to celebrate the bicentenary of the birth of noted Norwegian playwright and satirist Ludwig Holberg. Composed in the Baroque dance-suite style...

Step back into the 1800s and discover the magic of Stephen Foster, one of the great melodists of American music. Including tunes like 'Beautiful Dreamer' and 'My Old Kentucky Home,' Dreamer's Farewell...

Perfect for first time at contest! A very exciting, high energy piece, 'Concerto in D' blends the beauty of Baroque style with the elegance of the classical guitar repertoire. Though written as a very...

An excellent teaching and concert piece for 1st year string players! Using only the notes of the D Major scale with all parts staying in first position, this is a lovely setting in which to reinforce...

This arrangement provides great flexibility and many performance opportunities. The piece can feature all the violins or just two soloists. A third violin part is included to be used by the sections b...