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Knee slappin' and stompin' fun! Immerse yourself in a wagon hayride, square dancing, and even a good old-fashioned barn raising. With open stringed double stops, integration of melody in all voices an...

Feel the warm breezes of the islands in this lively original work. Emphasizing high 3 fingerings in the violins and violas, Calypso Sea contains traditional syncopated rhythms and pizzicato figures. O...

Enjoy the spectacular colors of a fan dance, invoking pictures of bright kimonos and the graceful movements of Japanese dancers. This is a great piece to focus on staccato or spiccato bowing while als...

Enjoy this comical depiction of a seaside car ride complete with honking horns and passing bicyclists. A wealth of special effects makes this one of a kind! In addition to the comic relief, students g...

Enjoy this comical depiction of a seaside car ride complete with honking horns and passing bicyclists. A wealth of special effects makes this one of a kind! In addition to the comic relief, students g...

This beautiful, traditional Catalonian song, also titled El Noi de la Mere (The Mother's Child), has been sung as a Christmas carol; however, it is also quite popular with classical guitarists. Folk-l...

This beautiful, traditional Catalonian song, also titled El Noi de la Mere (The Mother's Child), has been sung as a Christmas carol; however, it is also quite popular with classical guitarists. Folk-l...

This tender and enduring traditional English melody is arranged to help your students learn to be independent in their parts, to be comfortable in A minor and C major, and to refine their legato techn...

Experience the energy and excitement of the world famous Taiwanese night markets with this highly spirited work! Largely in minor mode, Streets of Shilin covers a wide scope of styles and will be an i...

Experience the energy and excitement of the world famous Taiwanese night markets with this highly spirited work! Largely in minor mode, Streets of Shilin covers a wide scope of styles and will be an i...

Inspired by Ukrainian folk melodies, this highly spirited work is captivating in every way! As the fiery opening statement is unleashed, students project pure excitement to the very end. Optional perc...

Inspired by Ukrainian folk melodies, this highly spirited work is captivating in every way! As the fiery opening statement is unleashed, students project pure excitement to the very end. Optional perc...

Here is a barnburner that will bring down the house and then some! Combining the joy of fiddle music with the thrill of perpetual motion, this high-speed rush captures the authentic feel of Appalachia...

Lighthearted and energetic, this arrangement of Simple Gifts suggests a dance-like character. With its familiar and captivating tune supported by a gentle but persistent underlying rhythmic motif, stu...

This lively, energetic piece is based on two original reels that incorporate a lot of fun techniques for all instruments. A drone in the middle section is reminiscent of Scottish bagpipes and utilizes...

This lively, energetic piece is based on two original reels that incorporate a lot of fun techniques for all instruments. A drone in the middle section is reminiscent of Scottish bagpipes and utilizes...

This spirited, high energy work encompasses all the attitude expressed in its title! The orchestra's true personality shines as it moves between technical off-the-string passages and soaring melodies....

Experience this poignant folk song about loneliness and desire that builds from a solitary melody to an emotional, harmony-driven climax. Smooth textures and flowing melodies meld seamlessly with dram...

Experience this poignant folk song about loneliness and desire that builds from a solitary melody to an emotional, harmony-driven climax. Smooth textures and flowing melodies meld seamlessly with dram...

David Shaffer cleverly combines swing and straight playing in this novel arrangement of Joshua Fit de Battle of Jericho. Players immediately get into the groove by snapping their fingers on the offbea...

David Shaffer cleverly combines swing and straight playing in this novel arrangement of Joshua Fit de Battle of Jericho. Players immediately get into the groove by snapping their fingers on the offbea...

Jazz composer and violinist Martin Norgaard offers this exciting new swing composition for your orchestra. Celli and basses get a chance to shine on the melody at the beginning of the piece. Solo shee...

Jazz composer and violinist Martin Norgaard offers this exciting new swing composition for your orchestra. Celli and basses get a chance to shine on the melody at the beginning of the piece. Solo shee...

Learn to swing with three bears that can really groove! No rhythm section is needed in this fun original that includes everything from written solos in most instruments to a tremolo "growl." During th...

Learn to swing with three bears that can really groove! No rhythm section is needed in this fun original that includes everything from written solos in most instruments to a tremolo "growl." During th...