Brendan McBrien

United States during the 15th and 16th centuries - wonderment and intrigue filled the imaginations of these gallant world-explorers and is wonderfully depicted in this composition. (4:45)

United States during the 15th and 16th centuries - wonderment and intrigue filled the imaginations of these gallant world-explorers and is wonderfully depicted in this composition. (4:45)

This divertimento by the 16-year-old Mozart captures the true essence of his genius. It sparkles with the youthful optimism and spontaneity that abound in his most beloved works. With a sunny and care...

This divertimento by the 16-year-old Mozart captures the true essence of his genius. It sparkles with the youthful optimism and spontaneity that abound in his most beloved works. With a sunny and care...

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From the composer of The Planets comes this beloved Christmas carol. Voted the best carol in a 2008 BBC Music Magazine poll of some of the world's leading music directors, this lesser-known carol is a...

From the composer of The Planets comes this beloved Christmas carol. Voted the best carol in a 2008 BBC Music Magazine poll of some of the world's leading music directors, this lesser-known carol is a...

Inspired by the overactive imagination of childhood, this piece examines the youthful fun of 'scary places' that make our skin tingle! Enjoy this musical portrait of scary, abandoned dwellings, and of...

This traditional Hanukkah song, My Candles (sometimes known as 'In the Window'), is a lovely and haunting melody written in strophic form. Strophic music is a song that has only one phrase of melodic...

This traditional Hanukkah song, My Candles (sometimes known as 'In the Window'), is a lovely and haunting melody written in strophic form. Strophic music is a song that has only one phrase of melodic...

This lovely setting of three timeless and lively holiday tunes forms a festive trio of toe-tapping fun. Jaunty, rhythmic carols from Victorian-era England - 'Good King Wenceslas,' 'Deck the Hall,' and...

This Haydn quartet movement is a powerful example of the 'Storm and Stress' style (Sturm und Drang) favored by the composer in many of his famous symphonies. Set in the dark key of D minor, rhythmic a...

From the composer of The Planets comes this beloved Christmas carol. Voted 'the best carol' in a 2008 BBC Music Magazine poll of some of the world's leading music directors, this lesser-known carol is...

Adapted from Vivaldi's Lute Concerto in D Major, this arrangement from Brenden McBrien for two solo violins and orchestra creates an opportunity to feature your top violinists in the opening movement...

Constantly changing meters and modern harmonies give this piece a contemporary sound not often found in string music for young orchestras. Your students will really take to the rhythmic and driving in...

This delightful, original work from Brendan McBrien depicts the story of an imaginary friend created by his daughter. Whimsical and light-hearted, Adra's Dance presents a welcome change of pace to any...

Based on a French dance tune from the 17th century, this English carol contains a contagious theme set in a rhythmic, toe-tapping arrangement. A chime and orchestral bell part are featured that could...

With the same sparkle and energy of its predecessor, 'Adra's Dance,' this new companion piece adds a touch of maturity as Adra's creator, the composer's daughter, has grown into a young lady. Celebrat...

S'vivon (se-vi-vohn) is the Hebrew word for dreidl, a four-sided top that is popular with children during the celebration of the Jewish holiday Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights. In this arrangement by...