Frank J. Halferty: Leichte Noten

This inspiring grade 1+ work is a stirring combination of the energized opening, followed by the lyrically expressive mid-section that will provide motivation for players and joy for their audiences....

This exciting piece blends energy and mystery, with an abundance of dynamic contrast, pizzicato and tremolo, which makes it enticing for players and audiences alike. It's approachable nature makes it...

This clever original introduces young players to the time-honored tradition of a classic dance suite in a way that will definitely capture their imaginations - using a variety of bowings, pizzicato pa...

This collection is a wonderful resource for developing quartets. Containing 10 classics and folk songs from around the world, along with a few Halferty originals, these settings provide all the elemen...

This imaginative original contains three movements that correspond to the major areas found in a typical castle: The Gate House, an energetic, fanfare-style themeThe Dungeon, featuring special sound e...

This dance-style original in 6/8 time brings all the magic of Scottish fiddle music to developing string orchestras. Pizzicato, double-stop (or divisi) drones, and plenty of rhythmic energy make it an...

This grade 1+ piece contains three separate sections that correspond to the major areas found in a typical castle: The Gate House, an energetic theme in a fanfare style; The Dungeon, featuring special...

This original piece brings the magic of Scottish fiddle music to grade 1+ string orchestras. Pizzicato, double-stop drones, and lots of rhythmic energy are combined to make this an outstanding selecti...

With strong accents, vibrant tremolos, a suspenseful trill, and pizzicatos in just the right places, this pulsating portrait of bulls running freely through the streets of Pamplona, Spain is destined...

Take the age-old favorite Turkey In The Straw, mix it with a boogie bass line and add some easy fiddle techniques, and you have the winning recipe for this guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Thanks to Frank's...

Based on the classic fiddle tune Goin to Boston, this is a great hoedown number for strings. It comes complete with several special techniques including bluesy note slides, shuffle bowings, hand slaps...

With its rich, fully-bowed lyrical passages and contrasting pizzicato, "koto-like" textures, this original with a sophisticated sound is a great tool for teaching bowing technique that audiences will...

The arranger has taken this lively melody and added easy fiddle-style touches, a pinch of pizzicato, some simple double stops, open string ostinatos and fun-loving bass lines to create a winner that p...

This clever original introduces young players to the time-honored tradition of a classic dance suite in a way that will definitely capture their imaginations -- using a variety of bowings, pizzicato p...

This energetic and refreshing original is destined to be a highlight of beginning-level repertoire for years to come. From bold, rustic sections to soft and suspense-building tremolos and pizzicatos,...

With strong accents, vibrant tremolos, a suspenseful trill, and pizzicatos in just the right places, this pulsating portrait of bulls running freely through the streets of Pamplona, Spain is destined...

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...

An outstanding contest-oriented piece that's exciting, dramatic and extremely impressive in performance! In addition, TEMPESTAS will be an exciting and rewarding piece to teach.

This arrangement of the classic Shaker hymn is a great addition to the grade 2 trumpet solo repertoire for concert and contest. Featuring a good mix of majestic and reflective moods and textures, this...

Featuring all the flair and passion that the title suggests, this dramatic original casts low strings in the starring role. Use of the optional percussion parts for wind chimes, castanets and tambouri...

Sure to bring a welcome breath of fresh air to any concert program, this creative Caribbean-style original features harmonically rich passages and light pizzicato sections that'll make audiences feel...

Featuring all the flair and passion that the title suggests, this dramatic original casts low strings in the starring role. Designed for grade 2 groups, the use of the optional percussion parts for wi...

This grade 2 setting of Johann Sebastian Bach's Musette And March is perfect for festivals, contests and recitals. The charm of these selections, coupled with a careful balance of playability and chal...

This arrangement features refreshing settings of tuneful English songs. All the ingredients for contest or concert programming are present in this well-crafted work. Total duration 2:25.

This delightful medley takes Up On The Housetop, Jingle Bells and Good King Wenceslas, adds a healthy portion of hoedown elements -- slides, double stops, pizzicato -- then wraps them all together in...