Grand Mesa Music

String Theory is a high-energy, rock-inspired original piece that brings the power of classic bands like AC/DC, Led Zeppelin, and Metallica into the string orchestra setting. Driving rhythms and a gro...

Clarinet, Trumpet, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone TC, Bass Clarinet or any Bb instrument combination

Alto Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Alto Clarinet or any Eb instrument combination

Trombone Trio; Trombone, Baritone, Tuba, optional Percussion

Henry Purcell (1659–1695) was one of England's greatest Baroque composers, admired for his expressive vocal writing and inventive harmonies. He composed sacred music, chamber works, and groundbreaking...

Deck the Halls with Jingle Bells: As straightforward – and enjoyable – as it sounds, this delightful winter arrangement combines two beloved holiday favorites, Deck the Halls and Jingle Bells, to crea...

Laying chamber music is one of the most demanding yet rewarding activities for musicians. Young musicians should be encouraged to participate in playing chamber music as soon as they are able. Journey...

Haunted Treehouse Waltz is a wonderfully spooky introduction to waltz-form that your students will love! Deep in the dark haunted forest is an old, abandoned treehouse, and if you look carefully throu...

Czeched Bags Polka is one of many in this genre that the composer has written over the years drawing upon his own German-Czech family heritage. His father played in a North Dakota polka band and he hi...

This lively grade 1 piece takes a new "spin" on the traditional dreidel song, as the main melody has been transformed from the major to the minor key. In "e" minor, and 4/4 time throughout, with easy...

Caribbean Flavors will sound best when players pay close alention to articulations. Be sure to keep the eighth notes and staccato quarter notes short and separated but encourage students to use plenty...

Autumn Sundance is an upbeat and catchy work in the style of a contredanse (a French country dance). Place emphasis on each downbeat to maintain the dance style but without getting heavy. Keep 8th not...

Edge of Winter is an enthralling piece from start to finish! A slow reflective opening contrasts with more energetic later sections, keeping players engaged throughout. The lyrical beginning portrays...

A Joyous Hanukkah - These three traditional Hanukkah songs are set in the style of a Western Hoedown as a follow-up to the composer's popular holiday piece for strings, "A Joyous Sleigh Ride". Inspire...

Rock Star Strings is a fun work for young students based on the standard 12-bar blues progression that is the basis for early rock and roll music. Be sure to balance both the upper and lower strings d...

Masked dancers swirl about the ballroom in the Duke's Masquerade! This courtly dance set in a regency ballroom has the dancers swaying, twirling, and even exchanging roles! Laughter and intrigue fill...

Top Dog is a whimsical piece targeted at beginning string players. It begins with all players performing in unison to build confidence and create a solid ensemble sound. It then introduces some very b...

Valiant Violas gives your beginning viola section a chance to shine! This uplifting work is a follow-up to the composer’s "Cellos in Charge". It was inspired by a virtual visit with Linnea Bronson's o...

Beach Party! is a sunny blast! This piece depicts the bright sunshine reflecting off the sparkling sand and waves, a scene for the perfect beach party. The syncopated rhythms give developing players a...

Between Shadows and Light is a reflective and evocative piece built around the dialogue between two contrasting sound worlds: one darker, with an ancient and suspended quality; the other brighter and...

Drawbridges Dragons - Journey to a land and time of valiant knights and the castles and kingdoms they've sworn to protect in this fantastical original composition for middle level string orchestras, i...

Fiery Dash is a driving, high-energy work for string orchestra, fueled by razor-sharp staccato rhythms and electrifying syncopations that keep the music in constant motion. Amid the fiery momentum, my...