Richard Meyer: Leichte Noten

This original piece features colors and tonalities seldom found in pieces for young orchestras. Written in ABA form, and very simple note-wise, this piece offers outstanding opportunities for improvem...

What would it sound like if Scott Joplin had written 'Jingle Bells?' Your students and audience will find out when they hear this delightful holiday piece in ragtime style. Full of great teaching oppo...

This fun and original piece for string orchestra introduces the technique of 'tone painting.' It depicts inventor Professor Wigstein's proud creation, a machine that plays some of the world's most fam...

Written in a minor mode, this thrilling piece is reminiscent of Schumann's character pieces for young musicians and has been composed to reinforce F and C naturals and give young orchestras more exper...

Hear what happens when Beethoven meets Mozart, Offenbach, Brahms, Handel, Bach, Saint-SaÙns and Rossini in this clever arrangement that combines 'Ode to Joy' with some of the most famous melodies in t...

Join the 'Starfleet' as it explores the far reaches of the musical universe! This fun and playable piece is the perfect way to teach your students a wide variety of musical styles. The piece begins wi...

Join the 'Starfleet' as it explores the far reaches of the musical universe! This fun and playable piece is the perfect way to teach your students a wide variety of musical styles. The piece begins wi...

It was while visiting his sister in 'Little Russia' (an area of Southern Russia known better as the Ukraine) that Tchaikovsky got the idea to compose a new symphony based on songs he heard from the in...

It was while visiting his sister in 'Little Russia' (an area of Southern Russia known better as the Ukraine) that Tchaikovsky got the idea to compose a new symphony based on songs he heard from the in...

It was while visiting his sister in 'Little Russia' (an area of Southern Russia known better as the Ukraine) that Tchaikovsky got the idea to compose a new symphony based on songs he heard from the in...

One of the earliest examples of tone painting, Vivaldi's 'Four Seasons' has become a staple of the orchestral repertoire. This energetic movement from 'Autumn' depicts a hunt on a crisp fall morning a...

Als eines der frühesten Beispiele für Tonmalerei sind Vivaldis Vier Jahreszeiten ein fester Bestandteil des Orchesterrepertoires geworden. Dieser energiegeladene Satz aus "Autumn" stellt eine Jagd an...

These simple, yet clever variants on the Shepherd's Hey use only the notes of the D-Major Scale and are a great way to teach your first year string students about the Theme and Variations form. The th...

These simple, yet clever variants on the Shepherd's Hey use only the notes of the D-Major Scale and are a great way to teach your first year string students about the Theme and Variations form. The th...

These simple, yet clever variants on the Shepherd's Hey use only the notes of the D-Major Scale and are a great way to teach your first year string students about the Theme and Variations form. The th...

Using only the notes of the D Major scale, this brilliantly simple four-movement 'Symphony' is perfect for beginning string players who are just starting to read. Each movement focuses on a distinct r...

Using only the notes of the D Major scale, this brilliantly simple four-movement 'Symphony' is perfect for beginning string players who are just starting to read. Each movement focuses on a distinct r...

But what if you could control the performance of a live orchestra as they're playing with a remote control? That's the idea behind this hilarious new novelty piece. With the click of a switch (or, in...

But what if you could control the performance of a live orchestra as they're playing with a remote control? That's the idea behind this hilarious new novelty piece. With the click of a switch (or, in...

But what if you could control the performance of a live orchestra as they're playing with a remote control? That's the idea behind this hilarious new novelty piece. With the click of a switch (or, in...

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Get your audience involved in this fun, interactive piece designed to break the 'fourth wall' that divides performers and listeners. Fresh and hip-sounding, this creative selection is a clap, stomp, a...

Get your audience involved in this fun, interactive piece designed to break the 'fourth wall' that divides performers and listeners. Fresh and hip-sounding, this creative selection is a clap, stomp, a...

Get your audience involved in this fun, interactive piece designed to break the 'fourth wall' that divides performers and listeners. Fresh and hip-sounding, this creative selection is a clap, stomp, a...

Fashioned in the style of a Debussy piano prelude, this delicate piece is a refreshing break from the ordinary. Your students will love the Impressionistic colors and harmonies of this selection, and...