Ensemble

Instrumentation: 2.2.2.2/4.2.0.0,timp,hp,str

Orchestral cast: 3(3DPicc.).2+1.2+1.2+1/4.3.3.1,timp,perc,hp,str,org.(solo)

First written for string orchestra, Water Reflections by Yukiko Nishimura has now been beautifully scored for full orchestra. In this setting, the gorgeous melodies are expanded with new harmonic dept...

In this multi-level arrangement for string or full orchestra, both new and experienced students get to enjoy the excitement of Offenbach's lively dance. This abbreviated rendition captures the energy...

Premiered in 1930 by the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Howard Hanson's Symphony No. 2 has long been the best-known and most popular of his pieces. In three colorful movements, the symphony has a heart-on...

From Webern's early period (pre-opus one), this tone poem is inspired by a poem by the German novelist-philosopher Bruno Willle (1860-1928), famous as a liberal and progressive thinker. Written in 190...

Prolific and influential, many call William Grant Still the 'Dean of African American composers' and it's not hard to see why. The first African-American to conduct a major American symphony orchestra...

Commissioned by flutist John Solum and written in 1967, Aulos was premiered in 1971 by the Indiana University Chamber Orchestra, with John Solum acting as the soloist and Wolfgang Vaccano conducting....

William Grant Still’s PAGES FROM NEGRO HISTORY is set in three movements: Africa, Slavery, and Emancipation, and contains text by pianist and writer Verna Arvey, Still’s wife. Still employs his tradem...

Danse Infernale' from the Firebird Suite is Stravinsky at its best! Challenging but eminently playable, this is truly one of Issac's great arrangements and a Belwin Classic orchestra piece!

The music of Grieg is expressed very well in this two-part suite for full orchestra. The melodies are familiar, and Merle Isaac's fine arrangement is an excellent choice for either concert or contest...

One of the most exciting of Verdi's works, this ballet scene is a favorite of opera lovers the world over. As arranged by America's premier orchestra arranger, this selection will sparkle on any progr...

Another in the series of adaptations of the masters by Merle Isaac, himself a master of orchestration for young players. This memorable music is known by concertgoers the world over and is a welcome a...

In this small three-movement symphony written by Mozart at the age of ten, the rondo form is used for the first time in the finale. Like the 'Lambacher Sinfonie' in G major, this work can also be play...