Grand Mesa Music

This happy march is written firmly in the British March tradition, and will challenge your band to keep the style light and jaunty. The work begins in Eb major and after the introduction of the theme,...

In the tradition of Vaughn Williams' 'English Folk Song Suite', Canadian writer Kristofferson has contributed this rich new work based on Icelandic Folk Songs to the concert band repertoire. The first...

Includes easy grade 1 festival parts. This imaginatively constructed arrangement of three American folk tunes has optional EZ parts for all instruments, making it ideal for a festival setting of mixed...

This clever sea chantey gives young students experience with pizzicato andtremolo. A firm beat supports the melodic themes. All parts stay infirst position. Musical images include a ship tossed by hig...

Two movements This piece consists of two movements which are drawn from the folk music of the Basque people from the north of Spain and the south of France. The Basques are an ancient, fiercely indepe...

Set in the key of D major, this arrangement of a well-known fiddle tune gives every section of the orchestra the melody. The piece lies very well under the fingers and requires no shifting except in t...

Adventurous conductors and advancing orchestras will want to experience this truly unique and compelling arrangement based on a Bulgarian carol. The haunting melody, rich harmonies, and asymmetric rhy...

This authentic-sounding arrangement is based on one of Russia's most popular folk songs. The scoring is so effective, one can almost hear a balalaika ensemble playing. As the piece nears the end, the...

This south Texas arranger has here created the quintessential 'Celito Lindo'

This fiery Russian Dance, originally entitled Black Pete, will add a zestful sparkle to any string program.

This authentic and energetic arrangement of the Hebrew Folk Song uses a solo quintet and percussion instruments to expand the palette of the traditional string orchestra. Percussion instruments used i...

This 'all-pizz' arrangement will delight players and audience alike, as it dances like snowflakes off the stage in a whirl of whimsy and festive delight.

This beautiful Scottish Ballad commemorates The Rowan Tree, also called the Traveler's Tree because it is said to protect those on journeys. Everyone in the ensemble in this expressive musical journey...

La Cucaracha (the Cockroach) is a traditional and probably very old Mexican Folk Song. Dozens of different verses have been added to this popular song over the years, and it is often performed in Mari...

Initially written for military band, the first movement of Holst's Second Suite in F is comprised of 3 British folk tunes which were originally performed on string instruments. The key as been changed...

Using the familiar ancient English folk song melody, the arranger spins out a fantastic meditation on Greensleeves. Fragments of the melody to come tease the listeners' ear in the engaging introductio...

La Culebra is a traditional Mexican folk dance that depicts a story of a group of men working in the fields. As they are working, their wives are on their way to the fields to pay a visit. In their wa...

Professional bluegrass performer Reiner has contributed this stunning quasi-bluegrass work to the string orchestra repertoire, and advanced groups will have a blast tackling this one! Optional techniq...

Up-tempo duet with piano accompaniment that young alto saxophonists will love playing. Also works well for solo with accompaniment.

A beautiful, easy to perform solo ballad.

A beautiful, easy to perform solo ballad.