Two fun and upbeat Jewish dances sung during the celebration of Hanukkah. Younger string musicians will play a few low first fingers, pizzicato, and simple sixteenth-note rhythms. All sections have

Engaging and highly accessible to young bands, this original concert march is a great opportunity to teach or reinforce syncopation, dynamics, and articulations as well as accidentals. All sections have

Counting is important in this sneaky E minor piece that reminds students that rests are as important as notes! Simple rhythms include ties, and techniques include a variety of articulations such as

A breathless race of quarter-note ostinato supports a driving eighth-note melody in the key of A minor. Many techniques are explored, including staccato, two-note slurs, hooked bowing, and pizzicato. A

The well-known Scottish folk song arranged for developing string orchestra. The lovely tune offers melodic lines to every section of the orchestra as it moves through various keys.

A handful of the most beloved and famous Christmas carols have been masterfully scored in this short, three-movement suite. The movements in this setting, Holiday March; Two Carols and

Written as a tribute to the paratroopers of Fort Sam Houston, Texas, this tuneful mid-tempo march contains interesting parts for each section. The stately processional style includes a short but prominent

Inspired by the beauty and vastness of the Great Plains and the many small towns that dot the countryside. The rapid lines of the opening create a landscape teeming with life and vibrancy. As the busy day

Take a musical stroll through the Scottish highlands with this picturesque selection. This overture is based on an original melody with a Scottish-sounding flair. It opens in a lively and articulated style,