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Renowned for his timeless additions to the world of opera and orchestral repertoire, Richard Wagner composed Trauermusik to accompany Carl Maria von Weber's remains to their final resting place. Using...

Pastorales de Noël (Christmas Pastoral) is a trio for flute (or violin), bassoon (or cello), and harp by André Jolivet (1905-1974). Composed in 1943, the four-movement work evokes several familiar Chr...

Dedicated to the composers sister-in-law, "Marionettes" is comprised of six short character pieces, along with a prologue and epilogue. 1. Prologue 2. Soubrette 3. Lover 4. Witch 5. Clown 6. Villain 7...

The first major piano concerto written by an American, CONCERTO FOR PIANO NO. 2 IN D MINOR, OP. 23 by Edward MacDowell (1860-1908) manages to be quite original, although some similarities to the conce...

French organist and composer Félix-Alexandre Guilmant (1837-1911), served as Professor of Organ at the Paris Conservatoire and served as mentor to a young Marcel Dupré. While accomplished and prolific...

French organist and composer Félix-Alexandre Guilmant (1837-1911), served as Professor of Organ at the Paris Conservatoire and served as mentor to a young Marcel Dupré. While accomplished and prolific...

This well-known seasonal favorite makes the transition to year-round fare with this smart edition for string quartet. It contains an expanded viola part, retains the original key and "concerto grosso"...

These two contrasting works, Dancing Sunlight and Laser Beams, are perfect for achieving different sounds from your orchestra. Dancing Sunlight is in 6/8 and floats dreamily between major and minor mo...

These two contrasting works, Dancing Sunlight and Laser Beams, are perfect for achieving different sounds from your orchestra. Dancing Sunlight is in 6/8 and floats dreamily between major and minor mo...

This lyrical, flowing tune is a feature for the cello section, but very nice for the entire orchestra. It's a nice reward for the hardworking cello section and a nice interlude in your concert. A vers...

Progression for string orchestra will challenge students with its wide assortment of mixed meter and add rhythmic excitement to the beginning or conclusion of a concert. M.L. Daniels, five-time winner...

This lyrical, flowing tune is a feature for the cello section, but very nice for the entire orchestra. It's a nice reward for the hardworking cello section and a nice interlude in your concert. A vers...

Progression for string orchestra will challenge students with its wide assortment of mixed meter and add rhythmic excitement to the beginning or conclusion of a concert. M.L. Daniels, five-time winner...

Stephen Foster was the creator of works that became true American folk songs. They lie particularly well for the young brass player, as shown in this set of arrangements by Percy Hall. Both bass and t...

Two-note slurs and dotted quarter note rhythms are introduced to your first year orchestra in this delightful rondo. Basses will use half position while the notes of the D major scale are reinforced....

With or without catnip, the image of a cat dancing to its own private music is intriguing and beguiling. Half positions, left-hand pizzicato, and interesting turns of melody make this the perfect choi...

Alternating between G and D major, this light dance incorporates dotted rhythms. All players use hooked bowings and gets to play the melody all except bass stay in 1st position. Upper strings alternat...

This clever work is an E minor romp using two-note slurs with a variety of other articulations. It also highlights use of the fourth finger and uses some second position for the cello section.

Arkansas Otter is a hornpipe imitative of the graceful swim moves of an otter. The bowing challenges aren't onerous but will be your principal focus. You might even recognize a familiar fiddle tune.

A spirited, almost fiddle tune begins our journey down the river, with cascading 8th notes in each section. The drama builds with a modulation to D, with figures representing the whitewater rush. The...

Arachnids is written by Bud Woodruff in the spirit of a tarantella (Italian for Tarantula). This piece is intended to be a cello section feature focusing on third position technique, with a couple for...

The word "Catawampus" is often used to indicate something out of alignment or askew. Bud Woodruff's Catawampus, attempts to capture both meanings, with each variation quite opposite the ones closest t...

Two-note slurs and dotted quarter note rhythms are introduced to your first year orchestra in this delightful rondo. Basses will use half position while the notes of the D major scale are reinforced....

With or without catnip, the image of a cat dancing to its own private music is intriguing and beguiling. Half positions, left-hand pizzicato, and interesting turns of melody make this the perfect choi...

Alternating between G and D major, this light dance incorporates dotted rhythms. All players use hooked bowings and gets to play the melody all except bass stay in 1st position. Upper strings alternat...