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SHENANDOAH is one of America's most popular folk songs. It is a capstan (or "short haul") chanty of American origin whose subject is said to be the Valley of the Shenandoah (between the Blue Ridge and...

Richard Strauss was born in Munich, Germany on June 11, 1864 and died in 1949. He is considered one of Germany's greatest composers and a master of orchestration. For his tone-poems ("Till Eulenspiege...

Johannes Brahms became known for his four symphonies and his great choral work A GERMAN REQUIEM. In the opening chorus, "Blessed Are They That Mourn", he reaches heights of sublimity. Performed at Bre...

Irish Tune from County Derry is one of the best known of Grainger's settings based on a folk melody. This version, published here for the first time, was prepared for Leopold Stokowski who recorded it...

An NSOA prize winner and the only such prize winner to have been performed by the Philadephia Orchestra. Instrumentation: 2.2.2.2: 4.3.3: Timp. Xyl-Bells. 3 Perc: Strings 9.8.7.6.5

Irving Berlin's venerable favorite is given a fresh, jazzy treatment, complete with drumset, jazz bass, piano, and a full saxophone section. The bright tempo and extended harmonies don't just sparkle,...

Five of Cohan's most beloved tunes are encapsulated in this Mike Lewis arrangement. Your audience will be tapping more than their toes with Harrigan, Yankee Doodle Dandy, Mary's a Grand Old Name, Give...

A celebratory salute to one of our nation's oldest and strongest institutions, this orchestration will thrill audiences of any age or demographic.

At times hard-hitting and rhythmic, at times flowing and fanciful, Esprit is an exhilarating work for the young orchestra. Parts for trumpet in C and B flat have been provided. Percussion serves to dr...

This snappy Cole Porter arrangement is from the movie "Born to Dance." Bass clarinet features prominently and the work ends with a fascinating whisper.

This lovely Cole Porter tune is of unmatched loveliness. This Mike Lewis arrangement shows the depth of harmonic richness you would expect from these writers. 2.1+EH.1+BCl.2: 2.2.0.0: 1 Jazz Bass. 1 D...

You will be mesmerized by this arrangement of perhaps the most memorable tune from The Fantasticks. Mike Lewis's light jazz waltz is the perfect setting for this musical theatre classic. Instrumentati...

A traditional Jewish song that is over 1,000 years old, Dayenu is a theme and variations that requires a large orchestra and immense energy. The work explores several keys and styles before its climac...

This charming and harmonious arrangement from Albert Oliver Davis is a wonderful choice for a holiday concert. Solidly in the medium grade of difficulty, this arrangement remains in the key of G throu...

God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen, a traditional English carol, has been sung since the 16th century. The first recorded mention is in Three New Christmas Carols around 1760. The traditional melody in the...

You will find this a singularly enjoyable programming option. Written by one of Puerto Rico's dance masters, Virgilia was intended for dancing and it demands that we do so with vibrant rhythms and an...

King of Hearts moves back and forth between dance and processional moods. David Simmons composed the work in sonata-allegro form. With stately themes and transparent orchestral colors, it's an excelle...

Published for the first time, Circus Galop finds its origins in Sousa's last and unperformed opera The Irish Dragoon. Short, arresting and classically Sousa, this light-hearted and exciting work is a...

Five of Cohan's most beloved tunes are encapsulated in this Mike Lewis arrangement. Your audience will be tapping more than their toes with Harrigan, Yankee Doodle Dandy, Mary's a Grand Old Name, Give...

The stirring Spanish style is immediately recognizable, particularly in this famous paso doble. Some simplification of keys makes it accessible to orchestras of all levels of experience.

A celebratory salute to one of our nation's oldest and strongest institutions, this orchestration will thrill audiences of any age or demographic.

The light bossa nova style of this Johnny Mandel hit comes from the classic M-G-M movie "The Sandpiper."

At times hard-hitting and rhythmic, at times flowing and fanciful, Esprit is an exhilarating work for the young orchestra. Parts for trumpet in C and B flat have been provided. Percussion serves to dr...

This snappy Cole Porter arrangement is from the movie "Born to Dance." Bass clarinet features prominently and the work ends with a fascinating whisper.

This is a stunningly beautiful treatment of "The Last Rose of Summer." Technically accessible, it is music that requires the utmost in control and sensitivity. It will be a concert standout.