Robert Longfield

One of the most famous orchestral works of all time and now available in a setting for younger players, Blue Danube Waltz will introduce your players to one of the most performed genres in orchestral...

Based on Purcell's Come, Ye Sons of Art, An English Ode is set in D major with strong lines for each part and minimal chromatics, making it an ideal ensemble teaching piece for developing groups. ?¬ R...

The engaging theme from this piano classic is instantly recognizable and your students will love its dark, forboding quality. Chromatic triads against a prominent bass line are trademarks of Rachmanin...

The Adagio movement of Rachmaninoff's second symphony is considered by many to be one of most beautiful melodies ever written. A continuing favorite in today's concert halls (as well as film and TV),...

One of the most popular pieces from Alan Hovhaness, Prayer of St. Gregory is taken from the opera Etchmiadzin and is described as u201ca prayer in darkness.u201d The original edition for trumpet and o...

This arrangement has been adapted for string orchestra.

As heard in the Disney classic Fantasia where it served as accompaniment for ostriches, hippos, elephants, and alligators, Dance of the Hours continues as a staple of the of light classical repertoire...

The contemporary music of Paul Creston continues to be important repertoire, particularly his famous concerti for marimba and saxophone. Robert has adapted Creston's only piano work, this delightfully...

This long awaited arrangement of the March from The Nutcracker fills the void of classic orchestral literature for string orchestra at the grade 2 level. This adaptation, along with Dance of the Sugar...

Every holiday concert needs music from Tchaikovsky's immortal ballet, The Nutcracker. Robert Longfield's masterful transcription brings Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy into the range of grade 2 string o...

As with the other Longfield arrangements from The Nutcracker, the piano adds much support to the string orchestra. The beloved Tchaikovsky melody will allow your group to 'sing' with their best tones....

The guitar music of Gaspar Sanz retains its popularity to this day. This particular excerpt crackles with rhythmic vitality and a fascinating use of hemiola.

Robert Longfield's masterful transcription of Tchaikovsky's classic score brings Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy into the range of good middle school string orchestras. The famous celesta part has been...

The beloved Tchaikovsky melody everyone knows is the highlight of this exceptional setting for strings that will allow your group to sing with their best tones. This accessible arrangement is guarante...

The guitar music of Gaspar Sanz retains its popularity to this day. This particular excerpt crackles with rhythmic vitality and a fascinating use of hemiola.

Mannheim Steamroller has a long tradition of unique and creative holiday settings. This adaptation for band from A Fresh Aire Christmas starts out calmly with woodwinds and a flugelhorn solo, then use...

Composed by Alfred Reed in 1986, El Camino Real continues to be a repertoire staple for advanced ensembles. By shortening the duration and reducing the instrumentation and extreme technical demands, R...

Composed by Alfred Reed in 1986, El Camino Real continues to be a repertoire staple for advanced ensembles. By shortening the duration and reducing the instrumentation and extreme technical demands, R...

Composer Norman Dello Joio (1913-2008) received an Emmy award for his 1965 score for the television program The Louvre. His concert band adaptation resulted in a five movement suite combining original...

Here is a solid teaching piece for beginning bands featuring an infectious rhythmic groove and a contemporary Latin feel. The tuneful melody is passed around to all sections, and the percussion sectio...

Here is a solid teaching piece for beginning bands featuring an infectious rhythmic groove and a contemporary Latin feel. The tuneful melody is passed around to all sections, and the percussion sectio...

Paul Creston was one of the most performed composers of the 1940s and '50s, and his music remains important and relevant today. His unique rhythmic and harmonic style is apparent in Five Little Dances...

Paul Creston was one of the most performed composers of the 1940s and '50s, and his music remains important and relevant today. His unique rhythmic and harmonic style is apparent in Five Little Dances...