Written to evoke the musical styles heard in Bollywood movie soundtracks, this work has a strong Indian folk influence. It also contains a variety of other world music, which makes the piece fresh and

An original composition in the style of a dance jig, this work is tuneful, upbeat and fun! Every section of the orchestra gets a chance to shine and play some melodic material. It is is a great piece for

Paying homage to Aaron Copland and his famous Hoedown from the ballet "Rodeo," this lively Grade 2 piece will hold the attention of the audience through its entirety. The driving rhythms, catchy

This sparkling, energetic original work for young players is patterned after the classic compositional style of Mozart. It's perfect for propelling your students up to the next level of difficulty, while

This arrangement of the second movement of the "Concerto in D" for Trumpet and Two Oboes is arranged here for Grade 3 groups. Encompassing the typical energetic Baroque style, several inventive contrasting

Dedicated to the composer's young son, this piece was written with thoughts of his playful nature which can be heard throughout. The lush, emotional opening depicts the composer's awe at being a parent to a

A great change of pace at any performance! Based on the pentatonic scale, the melody moves from D major to B minor offering colors and textures rarely found in pieces for young orchestras. Written in ABA

With lyrical, scalar melodies in E minor, flowing and intuitive phrases, and main themes circulated throughout the orchestra, this work provides each section of the ensemble with exciting musical challenges

An energetic introduction builds into triumphant and soaring melodies in this exciting piece for beginning to intermediate players. This selection features approachable rhythms and bowing, a wide dynamic

This work takes advantage of the expansive sound of the Lydian mode to depict the vast reaches of outer space. Everyone stays in first position (except the basses), and the dissonances are quite mild. A

You can almost hear the choir in the background as you listen to the sentimentally beautiful Mountain Hymn. This work will give young musicians practice with lyrical playing and expressive

As the name implies, this work portrays a morning run up a mountain and the feeling that comes with the wonderful vistas at the summit. With a very pleasing melody using only the notes of the D major scale

Brimming with intrigue and suspense, this exciting marriage of themes from "The Barber of Seville" with an iconic "shark in the water" motive will keep everyone on the edge of their seats. All Seville

This Slovakian folk song is given a delightful setting. The composer pulls from her many years of experience working with younger students to present a fresh, exciting piece that students will love. The

Beginning orchestras will enjoy this contemporary, rhythmic original work! Simple repeated eighths and a melody that calls for full bow strokes will give your students a chance to practice the basic skills