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Dorian Variations is a composition for string orchestra consisting of a ten measure theme in the Dorian mode followed by eleven variations of varying textures and moods, the last of which features the...

Imagine a bright, moonlit evening. Suddenly, butterflies flit around, landing on flowers and even your arms! The night is special, with a feeling of magic in the air. This evocative piece for younger...

Learn to speak alien using colorful dissonances and chromaticism. Approach the rhythmic aspects of alien-speak through dotted notes and syncopation. There are opportunities to work on shifting (violin...

A beautiful, melodic tribute that has a place on any concert, it allows all players ample time in the limelight. Accurate subdivision of the beat is necessary to avoid early entrances, making this an...

Based on the Brazilian baiao rhythm, "C Here" serves to reinforce the difference between the high-2 and low-2 fingering patterns. It is a fun-filled educational experience for the students and a dance...

As energetic and exhilarating as a fast-moving storm, Storm Surge catapults your orchestra to the foreground. You'll want to review hooked bowings, some chromatic fingerings and extensions, and some d...

Get ready for a bluegrass battle! You thought you got rid of that pesky groundhog, but he's back and tearin' things up again. It's upper strings against lower strings as everyone gets a turn playing f...

This beautiful arrangement by David M. Martin of the well-known Welsh folk song, All Through the Night offers a lyrical and poignant respite in your concert program that audiences and players alike wi...

Imagine a bright, moonlit evening. Suddenly, butterflies flit around, landing on flowers and even your arms! The night is special, with a feeling of magic in the air. This evocative piece for younger...

Learn to speak alien using colorful dissonances and chromaticism. Approach the rhythmic aspects of alien-speak through dotted notes and syncopation. There are opportunities to work on shifting (violin...

A beautiful, melodic tribute that has a place on any concert, it allows all players ample time in the limelight. Accurate subdivision of the beat is necessary to avoid early entrances, making this an...

Based on the Brazilian baiao rhythm, "C Here" serves to reinforce the difference between the high-2 and low-2 fingering patterns. It is a fun-filled educational experience for the students and a dance...

As energetic and exhilarating as a fast-moving storm, Storm Surge catapults your orchestra to the foreground. You'll want to review hooked bowings, some chromatic fingerings and extensions, and some d...

Don't get your fingers tangled in the chromatic fingerings! Alternating arco and pizzicato makes things even more interesting (plus some hooked bowings for the fun of it). Everyone gets the melody, wi...

Get ready for a bluegrass battle! You thought you got rid of that pesky groundhog, but he's back and tearin' things up again. It's upper strings against lower strings as everyone gets a turn playing f...

The Lost City will inspire your students to create a musical story about ancient and forgotten civilizations. The Lost City is proud and grand, with sweeping landscapes and a strong sense of an older...

Take a musical tour of the Emerald Isle. Three popular Irish tunes come to life for string orchestra with melody in all parts. From silky-slow to fiery-fast, "Tour of Ireland" begins with the stately...

This beautiful arrangement by David M. Martin of the well-known Welsh folk song, All Through the Night offers a lyrical and poignant respite in your concert program that audiences and players alike wi...

The Lambert Concerto is an original work by Brian Krinke, perfect for young violin students ready to tackle their first concerto. It was written for one of Krinke's talented violin students whose fath...

The Lambert Concerto is an original work by Brian Krinke, perfect for young violin students ready to tackle their first concerto. It was written for one of Krinke's talented violin students whose fath...

If Copland had written for easy level strings, it would have been something like this. There's a wide open sound here, thanks to the rich writing that includes open strings, open fifths, simple harmon...

Take an exciting ride on the underground railroad with these three traditional spirituals about trains: The Gospel Train's a-Comin'; Get on Board and This Train. Everyone has a chance to play the melo...

Four traditional songs, from China (Descendant of the Dragon), Japan (Sakura), Korea (Arirang), and Vietnam (Ly Cay Bong) comprise this unique medley. Not only does each section get its thematic momen...

Take an exciting ride on the underground railroad with these three traditional spirituals about trains: The Gospel Train's a-Comin'; Get on Board and This Train. Everyone has a chance to play the melo...

Four traditional songs, from China (Descendant of the Dragon), Japan (Sakura), Korea (Arirang), and Vietnam (Ly Cay Bong) comprise this unique medley. Not only does each section get its thematic momen...