This fierce concert piece takes the orchestra on an exciting musical journey. Students will be challenged to perform with various emotional styles, including both intense and legato melodies.
Acknowledge the Scottish and Irish pioneers of Appalachia with a musical walk through the woods and mountains of the Cumberland Gap. This lovely composition allows for a moment of reflection and lyrical
Students and audiences will be enthralled by the dark tone and passionate style of Avatar (not related to the movie). Fast, romantic melodies reminiscent of video game themes pass through
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
Sure to delight, the central portion of this original piece brings the unrestrained exuberance of bluegrass fiddling to the orchestra. In a lovely contrast, the piece opens and closes with a slow chorale,
This bold Spanish composition includes easy solos for violin and cello. The excitement and color of the bullfight are displayed in the playable music.
This Baroque masterpiece is one of the most popular and recognizable pieces of its time! Richard Meyer's skillful arrangement retains the flavor of Handel's original in a very easy-to-play format, and is
A powerhouse work for your next concert, this aggressive mixed-meter piece relies heavily on pulse and the mixed placement of accents to create exceptional momentum. The composer makes extensive use of
This original work in E minor is delightfully set to allow each section to play the melody. Ending with the softness of moonlight, this one will develop ensemble performance and dynamics.
A moving tribute to the people we admire, whether it be family members, role models, or those serving our country, this piece in E minor uses easy rhythms, pizzicato, some divisi in the cello part, and a
One of the most famous overtures ever written, this delightful selection abounds with well-known melodies and opportunities for technical development. A great concert opener or closer, and a wonderful
The dramatic arrangement of this Baroque work features winding, chromatic harmonies, crisp rhythms, and dynamic ebbs and flows. It's a perfect introduction both to this amazing composer and to Baroque
Take a trip back to Ancient Greece with this fun and energetic work! Students will encounter two-note to six-note slurs, pizzicato, staccato and legato bowings, rhythms in 3/4 time, and dynamic contrast,
The "Linz" symphony is included among Mozart's best. The first movement is cheerful and buoyant in mood yet retains an air of dignity and poise reflective of a true master of the genre. Richard Meyer's