Get your superstar bass section out of the back row and into the spotlight! The basses have the opportunity to show off their hooked bowing and dotted rhythm playing skills. But the other sections are not

A lush and tranquil melody over a backdrop of flowing eighth and sixteenth notes together with colorful harmonies make this original piece an excellent choice for developing and displaying your orchestra's

Take a sparkling ride through the snow aboard an express train headed straight for the North Pole. In this Grade 2 holiday arrangement, developing players will "travel" through several holiday tunes

Just as the title suggests, this piece is all full of fire! An opening theme in 3/4 with driving rhythms, heavy accents, and dramatic dynamic shifts fuels the blaze. A more lyrical B section in 4/4 with the

A fiery and rhythmic piece in G minor. With dramatic contrasts in articulations and dynamics, driving and syncopated rhythms, and sweeping versus long melodic lines, this original work explores the range

This warm, lush work for early-intermediate string orchestra has simple, playable yet interesting elements for all performers. Teaching opportunities include legato and pizzicato articulations, dynamics

All the power and force of the Finale of Bruckner's Eighth Symphony is masterfully captured in this authentic and first-ever arrangement for string orchestra. Mature players will have the

This mysterious and creative work in E minor opens with all sections playing the melody in unison before transitioning to a fugue-like second half where the main theme is offset by one measure in violin 2,

A fresh and very creative reimaging of this timeless Christmas classic that is a delightful departure from the typical holiday arrangements. Very colorful chromatic harmony along with two key changes create

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

An exciting journey through Atlantis awaits students in this original composition using notes of the B natural minor scale. Using only the notes and rhythms learned in the first year of study, this work is

A series of driving and interlocking rhythms under a flowing and dramatic minor melody create an exciting and intense musical experience that will be a favorite of both players and concertgoers. Spiccato

Originally written for solo violin and piano, this brilliant adaptation brings the standard repertoire piece to the string orchestra! Advancing string orchestras will have the opportunity to learn basic

This exciting and exotic-sounding work captures all the flair and drama of Flamenco music from the southern region of Spain. Based around the G minor scale, the syncopated eighth-note and snappy

The bacchanale is a frantic dance full of reckless abandon, and this no exception! This thrilling and highly cinematic original work showcases driving rhythms along with fresh and colorful harmonies. An

Starting with a mallet percussion ostinato, this ballad will also work well as a reflective selection or as a contrasting work. Written to represent thoughts, feelings, and emotions throughout one's life,

Based on the carol Good King Wenceslas, this work explores a basic Latin style. This setting features your percussion section which can be expanded or limited to fit your group. Alternating between

This arrangement is a new twist on the standard for beginning strings. Set in 4/4 time while utilizing unison rhythms and three-part harmony make this perfect for a beginning orchestra's first concert.

This beautiful original work, written to depict friends passing the hours on a porch swing, is perfect for a beginning orchestra's first concert performance. Using only the notes on the open strings and all

The music points to a hero rising from the mist in an uptempo theme led by percussion. This valiant section is contrasted by a lyrical theme that will give students experience with multiple styles and

This lovely ballad about the winter season is perfect for teaching blend, balance, and phrasing to developing band students. With soaring melodies, beautiful harmonic moments, and gentle percussion, this is

This overture depicts the beauty and grandeur of the panoramic views from the top of Brasstown Bald, the highest point in Georgia. An opening fanfare sets the mood with a middle section based on folk tunes.

Depicting an epic journey through ancient lands to find a mythical amulet, this programmatic composition will challenge and engage your performers. Using traditional harmonic and rhythmic components while

Starting robust and full in C minor, this fast-paced composition uses ostinatos with contrasting long melodic phrases and woodwind versus brass sections to develop listening and balance skills. A short