The traditional American folk and bluegrass favorite Angelina Baker is cleverly arranged in an Irish dance style for strings. Great fiddle style melodies accompanied by drone harmony make it fun to te...
This iconic traditional Irish medley shines in this accessible arrangement by Larry Moore. Moore's cut-time version begins in G major and modulates to A major for the final section, providing much-nee...
Taken from one of Tchaikovsky's string quartets, this edition features primarily tutti scoring and provides an opportunity to teach basic meter changes (2/4 to 3/4).
Here's a fun way to teach simple syncopation in a style that students love to play. Fiesta for Strings also lends itself to some clever staging and includes simple, pattern-oriented percussion to add...
This ideal teaching piece features all quarter notes in a confidence-building ensemble style, as well as good use of dynamics and pizzicato for beginning students.
Robert's newest overture for developing groups is a bold, dramatic statement with contrasting sections. The opening lines and dynamics give a visual and aural diamond shape, followed by energetic epis...
This powerful anthem was heard in the film We Were Soldiers, and was part of the worldwide broadcast of President Reagan's funeral. James Kazik's skilled arrangement can also be performed with chorus.
The infectious, Latin-styled rhythms of Fiesta make it a fun way to teach the familiar mix of 6/8 and 3/4. The scoring is very practical for learning rhythmic ensemble playing and your students will l...
Everyone will recognize this famous tango (also known as The Dove) and its signature traditional tango rhythms that mix triplets against dotted duple figures. Robert's new arrangement is well designed...
This popular folk song Chiapanecas (Mexican Hat Dance) is the centerpiece of this energetic and festive work that adds a new approach to the familiar tune. Use your imagination to present and stage th...
