Frank J. Halferty

This dramatic grade 3 work blends blues and bluegrass elements, and provides special exposure for cellos and basses while keeping the rest of the orchestra actively involved in a very exciting perform...

This setting of the Scott Joplin famous ragtime classic is presented here for grade 3+ groups and is perfect as an encore selection.

Scott Joplin's immortal ragtime classic comes to life again in this setting by Frank Halferty. As in the case with all great arrangements, everyone plays a part in the main action and participates in...

These well-crafted ensemble arrangements of the favorite Ukrainian Carol possess added touches of rhythmic spice, dynamic energy, and beautiful colors that will make these settings the highlight of yo...

This wonderful adaptation of the familiar Shaker hymn features a variety of rich textures and traditional harmonies, making younger groups sound more mature and giving older groups the chance to perfo...

This fun and energetic Jamaican folk song is expertly arranged here for grade 1+ groups. Everyone gets to play the melody, and plenty of great teaching tools are included, from bowing to fingerings, a...

Take the age-old favorite Turkey In The Straw, mix it with a boogie bass line and add some easy fiddle techniques, and you have the winning recipe for this guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Thanks to Frank's...

Based on the classic fiddle tune Goin to Boston, this is a great hoedown number for strings. It comes complete with several special techniques including bluesy note slides, shuffle bowings, hand slaps...

Images of a late night celebration in the European countryside come alive in this spirited original featuring easy double stops, spicy pizzicatos, and dramatic pitch slides. Duration 2:05. Available i...

With its rich, fully-bowed lyrical passages and contrasting pizzicato, "koto-like" textures, this original with a sophisticated sound is a great tool for teaching bowing technique that audiences will...

The arranger has taken this lively melody and added easy fiddle-style touches, a pinch of pizzicato, some simple double stops, open string ostinatos and fun-loving bass lines to create a winner that p...

This fun and energetic Jamaican folk song is expertly arranged here for grade 1+ groups. Everyone gets to play the melody, and plenty of great teaching tools are included, from bowing to fingerings, a...

This fun and energetic Jamaican folk song is expertly arranged here for grade 1+ groups. Everyone gets to play the melody, and plenty of great teaching tools are included, from bowing to fingerings, a...

Take the age-old favorite Turkey In The Straw, mix it with a boogie bass line and add some easy fiddle techniques, and you have the winning recipe for this guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Thanks to Frank's...

Images of a late night celebration in the European countryside come alive in this spirited original featuring easy double stops, spicy pizzicatos, and dramatic pitch slides.

Images of a late night celebration in the European countryside come alive in this spirited original featuring easy double stops, spicy pizzicatos, and dramatic pitch slides.

With its rich, fully-bowed lyrical passages and contrasting pizzicato, 'koto-like' textures, this original with a sophisticated sound is a great tool for teaching bowing technique that audiences will...

The arranger has taken this lively melody and added easy fiddle-style touches, a pinch of pizzicato, some simple double stops, open string ostinatos and fun-loving bass lines to create a winner that p...

The arranger has taken this lively melody and added easy fiddle-style touches, a pinch of pizzicato, some simple double stops, open string ostinatos and fun-loving bass lines to create a winner that p...

Giuseppe Verdi's famous aria from Rigoletto is now available for young woodwind soloists and makes an excellent choice for contest literature. Providing essential exposure to articulation and dynamic...

This grade 4 original is an ideal selection for contest or recital performances. Its expressive, lyrical and faster moving sections explore fluid legato and extended chord arpeggios. The brief cadenza...

Soloists will love this setting of Georges Bizet's fiery prelude from Carmen. Perfect as an encore, it's guaranteed to thrill audiences of all ages everywhere!

This Camille Saint-Saens transcription will definitely be a hit with grade 4 quartets. Excellent for concert or contest programming, the energy and delightful contrast makes it a terrific choice for a...

Here's a tuneful and solidly scored march that's certain to add contrast to your concert program.

This arrangement is a perfect addition to the brass quintet repertoire for both concert and contest. Set with moods and textures that are both majestic and reflective, this presentation of the classic...