Richard Meyer

This ode to the Wild West begins with a mysterious introduction using the folk song 'All the Pretty Little Horses' in an eerie setting that will send shivers up the spines of performers and audience m...

This imaginative and dynamic selection is based on 'The Navy Hymn.' Using a myriad of time signatures, keys, and modes, this is the perfect teaching piece for advanced students, challenging them with...

Vivid imagery, colorful orchestrations, and a variety of styles all combine to make this one-of-a-kind selection a journey that your students and audience will never forget! In the form of a five-part...

Using the notes of the D major scale, Dizzy Digits by Richard Meyer was written to improve early readers' finger dexterity and note-reading skills. Your students are sure to rise to the challenge of t...

Pay tribute to your school with this imaginative musical portrait of the school day as viewed by typical students through the inspired genius of composer Richard Meyer. Six creative musical interludes...

Century One Tusonic by Richard Meyer will take your students on an amazing journey. This celebratory and futuristic-sounding overture is the perfect opener or closer for any concert. Tuneful, energeti...

This emotional and heartfelt piece, From Darkness, Joyful Sounds Are Born, by Richard Meyer, is all about facing and overcoming the hardships we all encounter during our lifetime. It begins with a bri...

Explore the duality of music with The Gates of Janus, by Richard Meyer, which was inspired by Janus, the Greek god of opposites. Featuring contrasting melodies---one slow and soft, the other fast and...

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Stretch your performance music budget further with a collection of pieces for the price of one! The Alfred and Belwin Signature Performance Series combine several best-selling pieces by our popular co...

Explore the calendar with your students with this new ensemble book of accessible, fun tunes for many of the major holidays! Exploring Ensembles contains 12 concert-appropriate Grade One Ensembles tha...

Imagine a live, off-stage voice interjecting driving directions during a performance of Mozart's Eine Kleine Nachtmusik. Your audience will love this fun and educational ride as the orchestra follows...

The famous first movement of Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 5, arranged by Richard Meyer, has been simplified and shortened for the first-year player but still retains all the energy and spirit of th...

This familiar tune is a natural for developing control and understanding of 6/8 meter and rhythmic patterns. The challenging string-crossing motives will also develop good bowing flexibility.

Winner of the Texas Orchestra Directors Composition Contest, this superb three-movement work is an excellent showcase for your orchestra. Titled "Square-Dance," "Round-Dance" and "Triangle Dance," the...

What better way to practice early shifting than with this exciting original work by Richard Meyer. The exciting rhythms and sounds of this creative work will inspire your students to attain new height...

This original by Richard Meyer combines traditional fiddle style with a few rhythmic and harmonic surprises to produce a motivational and educationally sound work for the young string orchestra. Corre...

The pomp and circumstance of a regal ceremony are evident in this superior selection by Richard Meyer. Ideal for teaching eighth-note triplets, the rich harmonies and expressive melodies of this work...

This fascinating original by Richard Meyer incorporates easy mixed meter, modal scales and driving syncopations to create a level of excitement not often found in works at this grade level. The energe...

The Korean folk song "Ahrirang" is presented in this exquisite arrangement for strings and orchestra bells by Richard Meyer. The bell part may also be performed by handbell choir, if desired. An excel...

Masterfully arranged using only a one-octave D major scale and eighth notes, this arrangement will make your beginning strings sound amazingly mature. An excellent early introduction to the classics....

Using only the notes of the D-major scale, this delightful original by Richard Meyer is a wonderful way to introduce your first-year students to 3/4 meter. The canonic format is sure to help develop c...

Take your students on a desert caravan in this fun and exciting piece written to introduce low first-finger notes (E-flat and B-flat). All students-even your more advanced players-will love the Far Ea...

This humorous nod to the "B" monster movies of the 1950s is sure to be the hit of your next concert! The blood-curdling scream in the introduction sets the mood for the wild ride ahead. A great way to...

This very creative settings of the extremely popular Taiwanese folk song has been designed to help the student orchestra develop a sensitive and lyrical style. Accompanied by lush, modern-sounding har...