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An amusing series of perspectives on 'Chopstix' that can feature even the most inexperienced piano soloist or, the piano part is cued throughout the string section. Your principal, the coach, or anyon...

It don't mean a thing if it don't got that swing! Totally hip and features the bass! Students will feel soooooo cool playing this setting of Up on the Housetop. A great vehicle to develop the feel of...

Be ready to swing and recall the days of the big band era! Great practice in playing swing eighth notes. This piece will work well with strings alone or any combination of winds.

This charming transcription of the opening piece from Saint-Saen's Carnival of the Animals, has captured the grandeur of the king of the jungle. The work is both majestic and descriptive, and is a gre...

Rhythmic fervor best describes this exciting new work for intermediate orchestra. This piece retains its energy while developing different textures and is contemporary in nature yet offers maximum fle...

From the Birthday Cantata, this familiar tune is filled with the infectious melodic material and mesmerizing harmonic content that are so characteristically Bach. The Best of Bach can be played with j...

The work is a tone poem representing the beauty and serenity of the early autumn evenings in the western provinces of Canada. A number of tranquil effects are enhanced with the addition of wind and pe...

The work is a tone poem representing the beauty and serenity of the early autumn evenings in the western provinces of Canada. A number of tranquil effects are enhanced with the addition of wind and pe...

A superb Robert W. Smith creation built on the foundation of the Ionian mode. A wonderful opportunity to teach the history of this mode through performance literature. As the title implies, the melodi...

A fabulous reduction of this famous piece that is so versatile! All strings can remain in first position, double stops may be divided, repeats can be optional, and this piece works well with only stri...

'Realms of Endless Day' is a fantasy setting of the hymn tune melody, 'Picardy.' This melody, thought to have been named for the region in France where it is believed the melody originated, is also th...

A must for any regal ceremony. The traditional 'Pomp and Circumstance' has been scored for young full orchestra, or strings alone. It includes a processional and the majestic 'Rondeau' from Premiere S...

The dictionary tells us that a tempest is 'a violent windstorm, frequently accompanied by rain, snow or hail.' In the hands of Robert W. Smith, the scoring supplies all of the fury and rage within the...

Three cherished Ralph Vaughan Williams carols are incorporated into this lovely medley. The works include 'Forest Green,' 'Wassail Song' and 'Sussex Carol.' The joyous carols are all from Vaughan Will...

This lovely hymn composed by James Leith Bain has been scored for your string or full orchestra. Flowing melodies with graceful dynamics will enhance any performance and will make a musically memorabl...

Playable by string or full orchestra, this arrangement by Michael Story of 'Russian Christmas Music' by Alfred Reed is much shorter, but maintains the integrity of the original score. It contains mate...

Eighteen instantly recognizable tunes of the season are packed into this brilliantly conceived medley, sure to delight your December audiences. Familiar carols and instrumental favorites come together...

This flexible arrangement is the perfect introduction to full orchestra music for your ensemble. The piece begins with a traditional statement of 'We Three Kings' using lush harmonies and a flowing me...

One of the most revered songs of Advent, this plaintive melody with mixed three- and four-measure phrases reflects the 15th century, when it was composed. However, this distinctive melody and message...

One of the most revered songs of Advent, this plaintive melody with mixed three- and four-measure phrases reflects the 15th century, when it was composed. However, this distinctive melody and message...

Reinforce legato, staccato, and ensemble phrasing with this piece while ushering in the joyous holiday season with musical glee. Opening with a clear unison statement and slowly adding textures and ha...

Based upon the traditional carol 'Away in a Manger', this setting for full orchestra explores contemporary harmonies and textures. The carol is structured in 4/4 time as opposed to the customary 3/4 t...

Here's a moving holiday work based on 'Silent Night.' Incorporating his technique for providing a soloist experience for any member of the ensemble (or a combination of players), Robert W. Smith has s...

Throughout the ages, man has created ceremonies, both liturgical and secular, to celebrate human existence. Driving rhythms are underscored by the melodic and harmonic content and combined with unique...

A musical adventure through mysticism and magic. This unique setting offers a wide variety of dynamics, textures, and styles while remaining playable. The momentum is quickly established, and your stu...