Neil A. Kjos Music Company

This accessible work for less experienced orchestras will offer a mature and rich sound.á Listeners will appreciate the flowing melodies and beautiful harmonies.á Aeolius was composed by an accomplish...

Set in D Major, this lively and jovial work includes just a bit of 3rd position in the 1st violin part and some extension work in the viola and cello parts. Ms. Rich's artistic writing style features...

Beach Spring comes from 'The Sacred Harp', an American tunebook from 1844. The G Major opening theme, presented by the cellos, later modulates to C Major. First ùPosition parts throughout, and simple...

Here's a nice way to feature beautiful music that is often overlooked. The three movements selected for this suite come from the published works of the English Renaissance composer Thomas Ravenscroft....

Mr. Stephan's objective with this work is to give each section an opportunity to be in the spotlight. Each soli section

Award winner William Hofeldt creates a richly majestic and pastoral mood in this selection, and this publication goes an extra step: Originally scored in Eb Major, the set also includes the same work...

Ms. Atwell has done it again with this light-hearted and rhythmically vivacious work. The majority of the piece is in 1st position, with a sprinkling of 3rd position for 1st Violin and Cello, plus som...

Composed to recognize and musically represent 'America''s Cardboard Cup Regatta,' this upbeat composition features 5/8, 6/8, and 2/4 time. The 2+3 rhythmic feel in 5/8 time creates the bobbing sensati...

One of today's foremost writers for band, Bruce Pearson, has composed two pieces for string orchestra with optional beginning recorder part. These two pieces, which are also in the Kjos book Recorder...

Perfect for special events or for anytime of year, this arrangement keeps Elgar's original keys of G and C Major. Except for occasional easy position work for bass, all parts stay in 1st position.

Lighthearted and carefree, Shirl Atwell's infectious rhythmic designs offer orchestras great opportunities to strengthen counting and syncopation with this E Minor composition.

This significant work was commissioned by a high school orchestra to honor a fellow student who died tragically in a boating accident. The music celebrates the warm spirit that was the essence of the...

Winner of the 2006 Utah ASTA Composition Contest! Loosely based on the Gregorian chant, 'Ubi Caritas,' this glorious work is driven by strong rhythms and rich harmonies.

Based on choral themes by Renaissance composer John Merbecke, this selection will add special richness and depth to any next concert. Not fast or flashy, this work adds an incredibly beautiful contras...

Inspired by the composer's travels, this work reflects on a journey towards a better place and the hope for better things to come. Includes a sampling of auxiliary percussion.

Winner of the 2006 ASTA Merle J. Isaac Composition Contest! This work includes parts for Tom-Tom, Wood Block, and Conga Drum and can be played by string students. 'Relativity' is designed to teach st...

The title says it all! Here's a piece that takes off immediately...and keeps on going! Students will love learning 'Wilds Gallop,' and it will become an immediate favorite for all audiences. If they l...

Classics a la Carte! is a suite of classical compositions for piano and beginning strings written using the same format as the successful Ready, Set, Swing!áDesigned for students in their very earlies...