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Chicharra was born out of a love for syncopated music that makes one move and dance. A rhythmic motive initiated by the viola and cello sections starts the diabolical journey of dance and lyricism. Th...

Journey to the southern part of Spain where remnants of Moorish and Middle Eastern culture are found, along with traditional Flamenco music. These sounds, melodies and harmonies are used in an almost...

The title refers to the Latin word for 'rhythm' as well as to the ancient Greek term meaning symmetry, harmony, and rhythm in music or speech. This original work for string orchestra explores a variet...

This musical adventure follows a journey of ambition, persevering through tumultuous times and rising to the glorious triumph of achieved success. The piece begins with violin and cello, building in t...

The Lamps of Deepavali (deepa meaning lamp and oli meaning light) commemorates one of the most important holidays in South Indian culture. The fall festival celebrating light over darkness is also kno...

The Lamps of Deepavali (deepa meaning lamp and oli meaning light) commemorates one of the most important holidays in South Indian culture. The fall festival celebrating light over darkness is also kno...

The merry gentlemen from the traditional holiday carol have snuck into the hall of the mountain king! Follow the exciting journey through the restless darkness as each piece takes a melodic turn, In t...

The merry gentlemen from the traditional holiday carol have snuck into the hall of the mountain king! Follow the exciting journey through the restless darkness as each piece takes a melodic turn, In t...

Three well-known selections from Bizet's immortal opera Carmen, have been turned into a delightful suite for strings that is perfect concert fare for the advancing ensemble. The Habanera, Entr'acte (I...

This lighthearted quodlibet was commissioned by ASTA and premiered at the 2015 conference. It provides a fabulous tool to introduce your students to key musical themes across time. The score plays off...

A four movement work of contrasting flower themes played continuously. Each movement has a different style and feel that describe the titles of each movement: Blooming, Shiny Day, Sunset Waltz, and To...

Influenced by Irish music, Reels and Reverie strikes a dramatic tone from the start with its driving original jig melody. All of this is packaged in a way only an Alan Lee Silva composition can. There...

Crown of Aragon is a haunting but stately Pavanne in the Renaissance style. Young students will experience ABA style in the keys of D minor and F Major. Care has been taken to avoid all low first fing...

Winter Lights is inspired by music of the Italian Baroque period. The colorful and reflective piece merges traditional harmonies with contemporary major seventh chords to create a whimsical and wistfu...

Mill Creek Stomp depicts a joyous, folksy dance with everyone having a great time! Both high and low strings share the straightforward melody of basic quarter notes and eighth notes set in cut-time. T...