Shirl Jae Atwell

This lighthearted, carefree work is easy to remember upon hearing. It has a snappy rhythm that makes you want to dance to its lively tune. Minstrels were musicians who traveled throughout the countrys...

This lighthearted, carefree work is easy to remember upon hearing. It has a snappy rhythm that makes you want to dance to its lively tune. Minstrels were musicians who traveled throughout the countrys...

Strollin' is a charming new work for String Orchestra, utilizing syncopation in 6/8 time. Written as a contemporary jazz piece, every voice is balanced with the other making this a great piece to rein...

Capture a moment of perfect serenity with this quiet, peaceful selection.á The calm, lilting mood of 'Simplicity would make the perfect counterpart to an energetic piece in your next concert program.

Recurring, asymmetric ostinato figures drive this hypnotic piece, punctuated by harmonically lush cadences. Program this exciting Shirl Jae Atwell work as a concert opener or pre-intermission cliffhan...

Recurring, asymmetric ostinato figures drive this hypnotic piece, punctuated by harmonically lush cadences. Program this exciting Shirl Jae Atwell work as a concert opener or pre-intermission cliffhan...

A beautiful and fun selection for intermediate string orchestra! This syncopated, rhythmically intense, Celtic-flavored piece in D modal/minor offers position work for all.

This suite in four movements is a beautiful transcription for strings. Atwell's scoring is impeccable, wide ranges and difficult rhythms make this piece worth the effort with an advanced orchestra.

This suite in four movements is a beautiful transcription for strings. Atwell's scoring is impeccable, wide ranges and difficult rhythms make this piece worth the effort with an advanced orchestra.

With ancestors of Ireland as the inspiration, this work is a case of jig meets the modern string orchestra. - Interesting harmonies and rugged rhythms propel this music forward. - Your students will l...

Pay tribute to the Greek muse of dance, Terpsichore, with this lively jig in G minor. Upper strings have the opportunity to shift to third position and stay there to play the main theme. Cellos are th...

Full of energy and motion, this exciting piece requires a strong rhythmic sense and beat. An excellent, accessible teaching piece for syncopation, students will enjoy playing the driving rhythms. Dest...

Full of energy and motion, this exciting piece requires a strong rhythmic sense and beat. An excellent, accessible teaching piece for syncopation, students will enjoy playing the driving rhythms. Dest...

Full of energy and motion, this exciting piece requires a strong rhythmic sense and beat. An excellent, accessible teaching piece for syncopation, students will enjoy playing the driving rhythms. Dest...

Just like clouds moving overhead, this light, airy piece moves with effortless fluidity. Parts are interconnected and of equal importance, allowing students to work on ensemble balance and listening.

Just like clouds moving overhead, this light, airy piece moves with effortless fluidity. Parts are interconnected and of equal importance, allowing students to work on ensemble balance and listening.

Just like clouds moving overhead, this light, airy piece moves with effortless fluidity. Parts are interconnected and of equal importance, allowing students to work on ensemble balance and listening.

At times hard-hitting and rhythmic, at times flowing and fanciful, Esprit is an exhilarating work for the young orchestra. Parts for trumpet in C and B flat have been provided. Percussion serves to dr...

Adapted from John Playford's 'The Dancing Master', 1651 - Adapted from a dance tune of the 1600s, this is a lively tune and very dance-like. The melody is light-hearted and carefree. As with any dance...

Adapted from John Playford's 'The Dancing Master', 1651 - Adapted from a dance tune of the 1600s, this is a lively tune and very dance-like. The melody is light-hearted and carefree. As with any dance...

At times hard-hitting and rhythmic, at times flowing and fanciful, Esprit is an exhilarating work for the young orchestra. Parts for trumpet in C and B flat have been provided. Percussion serves to dr...

Adapted from John Playford's 'The Dancing Master', 1651 - Adapted from a dance tune of the 1600s, this is a lively tune and very dance-like. The melody is light-hearted and carefree. As with any dance...

A paean is a joyous song or hymn of praise, tribute, thanksgiving, or triumph, and very much in keeping with the feeling of a jubilant march. Get in the spirit and celebrate life.

This lighthearted, carefree work is easy to remember upon hearing. It has a snappy rhythm that makes you want to dance to its lively tune. Minstrels were musicians who traveled throughout the countrys...

Circinus is a Latin word meaning circle. And in music, a circle of organized sound is a canon. The theme of this canon weaves itself through the voices; sometimes in unison, octaves, as a duet, a trio...