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Truly a beautiful and majestic work! This is a great piece for teaching slurs, bow distribution, bowing variation, using 4th finger on violin and viola, hemiola, dynamic contrasts, ritardando, and leg...

Take your young musicians and the audience on a trip to Africa with this tuneful and rhythmic offering. The tribal Swahili beat and authentic-sounding harmonies will provide a colorful and vibrant mom...

Written as a modern take on Antonio Vivaldi's Baroque style for beginner to intermediate players, this piece is a showcase for soloists in each section. Young musicians can take turns trading solos, a...

Unison sections, contrary motion, and a strong rhythmic drive combine to make this exciting piece a sure winner. Plenty of opportunities for skill building and aural training.

Composed to help students tune octave intervals with open strings and develop bowing skill with string crossings, but your students will just plain enjoy playing this fast and lively new work. Parts a...

Conjure images of bagpipes, drums, and parades, and enjoy familiar Scottish music in this lovely arrangement of an ancient tune. All parts remain in 1st position. The optional percussion will add to t...

Conjure images of bagpipes, drums, and parades, and enjoy familiar Scottish music in this lovely arrangement of an ancient tune. All parts remain in 1st position. The optional percussion will add to t...

This beautiful tune is an opportunity to introduce or reinforce 6/8 time. Played delicately, the violins and violas will experience the richness of their low registers in contrast to the brilliance of...

Santa takes his yearly 'ride' to boys and girls everywhere in this happy, uplifting, and tuneful song. Always a favorite during the holiday season, it brings joy to children all over the world.

Explore two modes, first in a chant-like E Aeolian section reminiscent of early Medieval music, followed by a dance-like G Mixolydian section. What a great change of pace that includes dialogues betwe...

This original composition is a study in contrasts fueled by relentless rhythmic propulsion. All sections have a chance to be featured as well as accompany. This piece will sharpen your group's ensembl...

A delightful arrangement of this captivating tune that is easy to play! Teaching opportunities abound, including reinforcing C natural on the A string, F natural on the E string, and contrasting stacc...

The upbeat and happy melodic and rhythmic feel of the calypso style will capture the hearts of your ensemble. Opportunities for audience participation, arco and pizzicato playing as each section takes...

An old silly song, this tune should be performed with the feeling of a rowdy party! Every section has great parts that will provide plenty of learning opportunities.

Beautiful, original melodies abound in all sections, but the violas and cellos really get a chance to shine in this suite comprised of three movements: 'River Hymn,' 'Waltz of the Hills,' and 'Barn Da...

Hoist the Jolly Roger and break out the cutlasses! With the added percussion, this piece is a fun and exciting introduction to the key of D-minor, reminiscent of the glory days of piracy, certain to e...

A lovely march written at a very playable level that will suit any concert! With three different themes, there is plenty of variety in this piece. (2:10)

Crepuscule is the period of partial darkness at the beginning or end of the day - in other words, twilight. The energy of the sun touches the quiet of the night. This highly energetic work in E minor...

Newtown wants to be remembered as a center for transformation. Composed by a Newtown resident, this music is a heartfelt tribute to Newtown's fallen angels and their families and more. It is a celebra...

In this sunny, playful piece, the notes and rhythms are basic, but there are great counting challenges and a minor key middle section that offers a nice contrast. Young players will find this accessib...

Written to recognize the indigenous peoples in this nation, the haunting melody captures the many trials they have encountered. The 'heartbeat' is reminiscent of the American Indian drum, and the enti...

The emotion and nostalgia 'Of Days Gone By' make this piece an enduring favorite. With variations in the harmony this arrangement repeats the melody several times creating a perfect concert piece or s...

This immortal five-note melody is showcased here with warm harmonies in a chorale-like, legato style. Enjoy a taste of Scottish style in this sensitive and engaging setting. Orchestras and audiences w...

Cute narration and easy string parts! The perfect piece to play with parents of younger players or for older players performing for elementary students, the narration takes the audience on a musical t...

Driving ostinatos beat a steady 3/4 rhythm under the steadfast melodies in this vivid musical adventure. Cellos and violas are featured. A wide dynamic range and the extreme ranges of the instruments...