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The title of this work leaves it all up to the audience. An emotional rollercoaster that will stretch the musicianship of your ensemble, there is a lot to be asked of this work, and afterward, the tit...

Alexandra Skevington walks us down the plank in this pirate-inspired work for the young string player. A driving, yet accessible pulse sets them up for success from the onset in this pure winner for a...

Ruth Brittin's music is always creative, yet grounded in an extremely relatable feeling. "Rize and Shine" will transport you to the simple life, and if you listen closely, you might just hear the hust...

Perry Holbrook brings us a slightly comical, yet worrisome scenario...there is literally a bear on the town square! A musical nod to a unique event, "Bear on the Square" is a great one to start their...

Driving rhythms and fun harmonies dot the page with this new work from composer Jason Taurins. Each section has a role to play, and everyone gets a turn as the star in "Dark Energy."

Peter Sciaino has crafted an emotive work for young musicians. Full of musical opportunities and expressive moments, "Sunset Landing" is a great pick for that first concert program.

A clever piece combining the famous Ukrainian Bell Carol with the seminal We Three Kings by arranger Anthony Susi. Anthony infuses some excellent syncopated rhythms into the piece to give it a really...

Dynamic Forces launches into thematic material from the start without introduction. This energetic and rhythmic composition is exciting from start to finish and is a perfect example of why composer Ka...

This twirling Tarantella transports us right to a busy market where beautiful goods, colorful spices, and happy people dance about in joy. A perfect way to start or end a concert, "The Grand Bazaar" i...

New to the educational music market and bringing a great message, composer Alexandra Skevington gifts us this gem "You Can! Believe!" A great reminder in the best or worst of times, this advice rings...

This classic carol has been carefully scored and beautifully arranged for the string orchestra by arranger Janelle Zook Cunalata. Perfect year-round or for Christmastime concerts, "A la Nanita Nana" w...

Who wields the crooked stick and what is it for? Composer Bud Woodruff takes us on a musical journey in this quirkily-titled new work for the string orchestra.

In case you were not aware, we are still alive and kickin' and so is this new and high-wire work for string orchestra by newcomer Alexandra Skevington! Lots of technique and strong players will make t...

The Crooked Pine is heavily influenced by Bluegrass music and American folk fiddling. Fun rhythmic patterns and interesting harmonies will captivate musicians as you journey together towards concert p...

This challenging work for string orchestra is a quick and rhythmic escapade. A fast-paced tempo and syncopation bring out the urgency of the moment for those hurricane hunters who fly into the heart o...

There is a reckoning afoot in the string ensemble! "Dead Reckoning" by Perry Holbrook is a fantastic new work for the advancing string orchestra. With so much to do for every section, this work will s...

Spotlight on Strings level 1 offers a unique approach that teaches students to play with all four fingers on all four strings from the very beginning. A logical sequence of technical exercises, progra...

Level 2 builds on the concepts introduced in level 1 by opening with a review of the major and minor fingering patterns on all four strings. Attention throughout the method is given to presenting mate...

3 movements entitled, The Quiet Trail, Ridin' the Ridge, and Campfire comprise Ms. Gazda's newest composition

Composer/Arranger Doris Gazda discovered a beautiful Mexican song Saludo A Santo San Francisco while visiting the San Xavier Mission located south of Tucson, Arizona.á This mission serves as an active...

Your students and audience will love these "tone pictures" Robert Kerr has created of the famous American folk legend. The wonderfully tuneful movements, entitled "Johnny's Planting Song," "Johnny's P...

The Cowboy Life is a picturesque work for strings in three movements. In the first movement, "On the Trail," the cowboys move west at a steady gallop over the open plains, down canyon ravines, and acr...

This is the first movement of a String Symphony in four movements entitled "American Serenade." Each movement of this work has a descriptive title which attempts to paint a picture of America from a h...