Douglas Spata

Named after the dark, twisting road that winds through the Hollywood hills, this homage to film noir unfolds like a mystery in the shadowy, stylized world of 1940s Los Angeles. The sweeping and expres...

Bold, brisk melodies describe thrilling adventures in The Winter King, an exciting concert overture in D minor! Intermediate-level players will enjoy the vivid and expressive style, but the real focus...

Broad, noble melodies soar over brisk eighth-note ostinatos in this animated adventure in ¾ time. With melodic material spread throughout the orchestra, the uplifting G major theme brings opportunitie...

Broad, noble melodies soar over brisk eighth-note ostinatos in this animated adventure in ¾ time. With melodic material spread throughout the orchestra, the uplifting G major theme brings opportunitie...

This unique piece gives students the opportunity to work with a world-renowned musical icon - the metronome! As they "accompany" the steady beat of their mechanical guest, students will get to work on...

This unique piece gives students the opportunity to work with a world-renowned musical icon - the metronome! As they "accompany" the steady beat of their mechanical guest, students will get to work on...

Pizzicato notes and magical arco melodies fall like gentle snow in this charming selection! A focus on simple rhythms and first finger pattern notes on the D and A strings makes this the perfect piece...

Pizzicato notes and magical arco melodies fall like gentle snow in this charming selection! A focus on simple rhythms and first finger pattern notes on the D and A strings makes this the perfect piece...

Violas take center stage in this fun and colorful section feature. The funky pizzicato groove laid down by the violins, cellos and basses, combined with rhythmic challenges and chromatic notes, makes...

Violas take center stage in this fun and colorful section feature. The funky pizzicato groove laid down by the violins, cellos and basses, combined with rhythmic challenges and chromatic notes, makes...

Violas take center stage in this fun and colorful section feature. The funky pizzicato groove laid down by the violins, cellos and basses, combined with rhythmic challenges and chromatic notes, makes...

The dark harmonies and driving tempo of this original overture are sure to make this one a favorite with your students. Designed to reinforce B-flats, this piece highlights every section of the orches...

The dark harmonies and driving tempo of this original overture are sure to make this one a favorite with your students. Designed to reinforce B-flats, this piece highlights every section of the orches...

The dark harmonies and driving tempo of this original overture are sure to make this one a favorite with your students. Designed to reinforce B-flats, this piece highlights every section of the orches...

The ancient, brooding stone protectors are brought to life with fury and flourish in this dramatic concert piece. Growling melodies are passed between all sections of the orchestra while the modal har...

The ancient, brooding stone protectors are brought to life with fury and flourish in this dramatic concert piece. Growling melodies are passed between all sections of the orchestra while the modal har...

The ancient, brooding stone protectors are brought to life with fury and flourish in this dramatic concert piece. Growling melodies are passed between all sections of the orchestra while the modal har...

As the title implies, Wait Your Turn! is full of rhythmic challenges and surprises. Interlocking accompaniments and cadences are designed to help young musicians listen to themselves and each other si...

As the title implies, Wait Your Turn! is full of rhythmic challenges and surprises. Interlocking accompaniments and cadences are designed to help young musicians listen to themselves and each other si...

As the title implies, Wait Your Turn! is full of rhythmic challenges and surprises. Interlocking accompaniments and cadences are designed to help young musicians listen to themselves and each other si...

Flambeaux were the torchbearers in the annual night parades during Mardi Gras who provided the only illumination for the floats in the days before streetlights. Modern flambeaux carry on the tradition...