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Soliloquy (for Orchestra) is an original and dynamic work that features exciting dialogues between sections of the orchestra and uses thematic transformation to develop the work. This colorful tribute...

Composed in the style of Holst, this piece celebrates the scientific accomplishments derived from the vision of Galileo, including our GPS system! Think how far we have come! Beginning with an ominous...

This beautiful, serene melody represents the ongoing and awesome legacy embedded in the profession of education. What we teach and pass on to our children affects the country, the world and the future...

A cool new find! Rumor has it that in 1928 Shostakovich was challenged by conductor Nickolai Malko to write an orchestral arrangement of this song in less than an hour. He is said to have accomplished...

Recurring themes within contrasting sections, ranging from the majestic to a spirited dance, will delight audiences and players alike. Mixed meters, asymmetrical meters and the playful development of...

Also known by the title, 'Parade of the Tin Soldiers,' this instrumental theme has become a favorite of the holiday season. It was utilized in a 1933 animated short starring Betty Boop and a parade of...

A bright and buoyant opener sure to grab the attention of your audience! Filled with tuneful melodies, soaring lines, and fast-paced technical flourishes, this fanfare provides a distinctive way to be...

Patriotic, lively and an American standard, the music from this 1940 hit movie will delight audiences and players! Perfect as an opener or even an encore for advanced school orchestra or community orc...

This exciting and fanciful symphonic movement depicts the eager enthusiasm and hopeful optimism felt by Ponce De Leon and his crew in the early days of that famous quest through Florida's uncharted we...

One of the most beloved melodies ever written! It has a special meaning to every listener and has endured throughout the years. It is a simple melody and has great elegance. Even though this title may...

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From observation to experimentation - from kites to gliders - and from the Wright Flier to walking on the Moon, humans appear committed to leaving the ground! This work celebrates flight through sweep...

Before writing the piece, Mr. Meyer asked members of the Pasadena Youth Symphony Orchestra to compose original themes of their own. Four of these themes were chosen, and then woven together by the com...

Enjoy this exciting musical depiction of pirate days and battles on the high seas. This piece provides many textures, alternating between tutti, string, brass, and woodwind choirs, as well as unison s...

A fantastic original piece for full orchestra, players and audiences will delight in this new work. Perfect for any occasion, this is a celebratory piece expressing the joy and exhilaration of a new b...

The happiest song from this great work, now arranged with a choice of soloist! In this expanded setting, the transparency of the original is maintained, providing the perfect place to add the soloist....

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...

Very, very easy, and a young full orchestra will sound great playing this Baroque piece. Saxes are included so band and orchestra can be combined. Mostly short eighth note scale patterns provide perfe...

Inspired by the heroic journey of Jason in search of the Golden Fleece, this victorious piece is perfect for contest or festival, providing challenges for all sections.

Thrilling melodies swoop and soar over bristling ostinatos in this exciting concert overture in F Major. With a triumphant style and dramatic range of emotions, players will enjoy performing this piec...

The myth of the minotaur - half-man, half-bull - has haunted generations since it was first told centuries ago. This colorful tone painting will give your advanced high school orchestra a real workout...

Adapted from John Playford's 'The Dancing Master', 1651 - Adapted from a dance tune of the 1600s, this is a lively tune and very dance-like. The melody is light-hearted and carefree. As with any dance...

'Aethelinda' is Welsh for dragon. This programmatic piece invokes the energy and power of a great winged beast as it awakens from its slumber to wreak havoc on the countryside. Opening with a low stri...

Acknowledge the Scottish and Irish pioneers of Appalachia with a musical walk through the woods and mountains of the Cumberland Gap. This lovely composition allows for a moment of reflection and lyric...