Ensemble

A delightful essay in staccato playing, Crystal Moon, has a wonderful dance-like flavor to it that is very endearing. Add to that a gorgeously lyrical cello tune for contrast and the recipe is bound t...

Escapades is an adventurous and energetic composition written by David Hinds. A variety of articulation styles gives the piece character. The moving inner parts will appeal to every section of the orc...

Boundless features a soaring theme, uplifting harmonies, and simple rhythms. Limited part independence will help developing students gain confidence playing in 3/4 time. With a spirited, yet playable...

Boundless features a soaring theme, uplifting harmonies, and simple rhythms. Limited part independence will help developing students gain confidence playing in 3/4 time. With a spirited, yet playable...

This elegant and nostalgic piece depicts gentle snow falling as twilight fades on a winter's eve. The legato theme is heard in several sections, featuring a flowing accompaniment. Rich harmonies, slur...

The smoldering remains of a fire flicker back to life in Ember Dance. This piece is a musical expression of the glowing ashes and sparks that dance through the night air around a fire. This is accompl...

Heart of Gold (A Greensleeves Fantasy) is a fresh take on a traditional favorite, drawing its name from the lyrics of the original secular song, "Greensleeves was my delight, Greensleeves was my heart...

Students will love the contemporary style of Dark Journey as they explore a variety of articulations, dotted rhythms, and off-beat eighth notes. Every section gets a turn at playing the melody, with s...

This arrangement is the allegro movement of Handel's Op. 6, No. 1. It is an excellent example fo Baroque style, but is well within reach of the young string orchestra. There are so many things that ca...

A clever title on a piece that's energetic and real fun for developing student groups - from veteran teacher and composer Jeff Frizzi.

This Appalachian fiddle and dance tune is standard repertoire in the world of bluegrass, with versions by all bluegrass luminaries, and most famously by the Stanley Brothers. The B section features th...

Transposed to A major, Larry Moore's edition of this signature tune from new sensation Black Violin is cutting-edge programming for string groups.

This engaging string orchestra medley from the hit television show "Stranger Things" uses the eerie main theme as bookends framing songs from the 1980s by Journey, Metallica, The Clash, and Kate Bush...