Ensemble

Bring laughter and energy to your concert with this delightful arrangement of Mother Ginger, by Deborah Baker Monday. Perfect for young musicians, it uses simple rhythms in G Major with clever accompa...

The mission, should you choose to accept it, is to perfect sixteenth notes across the ensemble! With sixteenth-note passages and rhythmic variations throughout, Mission Sixteen, by Erica Donahoe, is p...

Written specifically with intermediate students in mind, Waterfalls by Kathryn Griesinger offers a joyful major melody that captures the carefree cascading of a sparkling waterfall. With a cheerful D...

Alpine Adventure is a majestic fanfare by Michael Hopkins written to showcase all sections of the orchestra. The crisp rhythmic motives of the opening measures combine with a soaring melody, depicting...

This lovely piece creates a relaxing mood, and although not technically hard, provides an opportunity to practice 3rd position for upper strings and vibrato on the longer notes. Students will get to r...

This concert overture is full of teaching opportunities and challenges for all of your students and is the perfect opener or closer for any occasion. Written in ABA form (fast-slow-fast) , it is fille...

Robert Burns' 1791 poem "Ae Fond Kiss" is considered by many to be among the greatest love songs ever penned and is performed by singers worldwide, usually with a poignant traditional Scots melody tha...

Inspired by the comforting poem "Footprints in the Sand," this piece explores the universal theme of support during struggle. It beautifully encapsulates the sorrow of loss and the joy of reflection,...

Despite its title, A.I. Recomposes J.S. is a fully original work for string orchestra composed by a Richard Meyer. The piece serves as a creative "what-if" scenario, using the third movement of Bach's...

Danza Fuoco is an exciting "fiery" dance that was inspired by the use of 7/8 rhythms and multi-meters. This piece was commissioned by Peter Lipari to commemorate Joliet Township's celebration of 120 y...

The calm, peaceful forest is illuminated only by the soft glow of a full moon and the few stars courageous enough to poke through the cloud cover. A creature has been waiting patiently for this moment...

The calm, peaceful forest is illuminated only by the soft glow of a full moon and the few stars courageous enough to poke through the cloud cover. A creature has been waiting patiently for this moment...

The calm, peaceful forest is illuminated only by the soft glow of a full moon and the few stars courageous enough to poke through the cloud cover. A creature has been waiting patiently for this moment...

This joyful arrangement pairs George Frideric Handel's Hornpipe and Bourrée (from Water Music Suite No. 2) in the form of a minuet and trio. In the original key of F major, Deborah Baker Monday has ta...

Embrace your inner pirate with this hearty shanty by Chris Thomas that captures the unmistakable swagger surrounding a seaworthy crew. Pirattitude features lighthearted and comical tunes that move int...

This faithful arrangement of Armonico (from Op. 3, No. 10) comes from Antonio Vivaldi's first set of published concertos. Capturing the spirit of the original, Todd Parrish offers this setting of the...

This faithful arrangement of Armonico (from Op. 3, No. 10) comes from Antonio Vivaldi's first set of published concertos. Capturing the spirit of the original, Todd Parrish offers this setting of the...

This faithful arrangement of Armonico (from Op. 3, No. 10) comes from Antonio Vivaldi's first set of published concertos. Capturing the spirit of the original, Todd Parrish offers this setting of the...

This faithful arrangement of Armonico (from Op. 3, No. 10) comes from Antonio Vivaldi's first set of published concertos. Capturing the spirit of the original, Todd Parrish offers this setting of the...

This engaging work by Katie O'Hara LaBrie becomes a secret agent soundtrack as students spy around corners, sneak stealthily like ninjas, and burst out in surprise attacks. I Spy uses a wide range of...

This engaging work by Katie O'Hara LaBrie becomes a secret agent soundtrack as students spy around corners, sneak stealthily like ninjas, and burst out in surprise attacks. I Spy uses a wide range of...

Feel the rush of adrenaline in this exciting work by Australian composer Neridah Oostenbroek! A spirited melody combines with a highly rhythmic background to create a sense of energy and momentum thro...

This eerie composition employs colors and harmonies rarely found at this level. Based on harmonic illusions where notes seem to drift out of context, Mind Games introduces low-1 fingerings in a pedago...

Introduce your orchestra to D minor with no extension fingerings needed! Instead of focusing on fingerings for B-flat, students can enjoy the experience of playing minor tonality. The Wayfarer uses a...

Moshpit Sabbath! is the ultimate face-melting, string-breaking smash-fest, forever proving that strings rock! Inspired by the great metal bands of the '80s and '90s, Chris Thomas has written a piece f...