Belwin Intermediate String Orchestra

with opt. Percussion-Ensemble

The Latin name for our largest living land animal provides the title for this solo for bass with orchestra. Beginning with the 'awakening,' the solo continues with the first lumbering steps before the...

with opt. Percussion-Ensemble

Beginning with a revival-esque introduction, this down-home, foot-stompin', toe-tappin' original will be the hit of your concert. Premiered at the 2004 Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic, 'Tap Roots' f...

Expose your students to one of the great compositions of the 19th century. This arrangement contains three of the more popular pieces from the original suite: 'Promenade,' 'Baba Yaga (The Hut on Fowl'...

Rockport Images ist eine zeitgenössische Ouvertüre in der klassischen ABA-Form, inspiriert von der schönen Küstenstadt im Norden von Massachusetts. Ursprünglich ein kleines Fischerdorf, ist Rockport f...

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Ihr Auftrag, sollten Sie ihn annehmen, besteht darin, dass Sie und Ihr Streichorchester dieses farbenfrohe Werk genießen. Obwohl nicht spezifisch programmatisch, ist The Chase von Michael Story ein un...

Armor of the Mystic by Rob Grice is an ominous piece for younger orchestras that offers the opportunity to perform a mature-sounding composition without parts that are too technically demanding. With...

Highly rhythmic parts as well as a lush lyric section! Fabulous contrasting styles set the stage for a rhythmic and energetic opening followed by a gorgeous and rich lyric fantasia on the traditional...

Two traditional mariachi tunes, 'Alá en el Rancho Grande' and 'La Adelita,' along with a new original, 'Polka de San Antonio' by John Nieto, form a fabulous medley for any happy occasion - any fiesta....

Kraftvolle Linien und starke Rhythmen leiten diese Reise in die Vergangenheit der Menschheit ein. Nach der dramatischen Eröffnung führt das Cello mit einer choralartigen Melodie an, während die oberen...

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A fitting introduction sets the stage for the gorgeous melody that interacts throughout the string ensemble. An intriguing center section develops and brings the listener back to the rich beginning th...

This energetic new work is a musical depiction of the Seacoast Century, a 100 mile bike race along the New England coast. A programmatic work, descriptors are included for each part of the piece to en...

This energetic and beautiful original work is a lively 2/4 meter piece set in the keys of G major and E minor. All sections pass around the melody while energetic rhythms highlight the countermelody a...

L'improviste Vignette is a bold and energetic work for young string orchestra by composer and educator Michael Kamuf. The interesting melodic and accompaniment passages will keep all players engaged....

Chasing Shadows by Michael Kamuf features soaring melodies, driving rhythms, and bold harmonies which work together to create cinematic overtones. The use of syncopated rhythms throughout will help re...

The Courage Within von Michael Kamuf verwendet wechselnde Texturen, treibende Rhythmen und heroische Themen, die ein Gefühl von Entschlossenheit und Beharrlichkeit vermitteln. Das Werk bietet die Mögl...

Ever ask your intermediate students to sing their parts? This one's for you! This American fiddling song is arranged by Renata Bratt so that every section gets a chance to sing the song as well as pla...

Loaded with joyful and optimistic character, this original piece presents two contrasting themes. Moving from the initial rhythmic, fiddling style section into the warm lyricism of an old Celtic air a...

A catchy tune featuring fun fiddling, alternating time signatures, pentatonic patterns, and modulation to the relative major key! This piece is just plain fun for students as well as a definite crowd-...

An exciting up-tempo piece that moves constantly between C major and its parallel minor, providing opportunity for teaching chromatic notes outside of the C scale. With plenty of dynamic contrasts and...

This piece will make your students and audience feel like they are paddling through the waterways of Venice. Optional tremolo imitates the sound of mandolins, and the beautiful melody sounds like an I...