Highland String Orchestra

Based upon Tchaikovsky's setting with a middle section in parallel major added by arranger Robert Sieving, this arrangement of 'Old French Melody' from Children's Album, Op. 39 is quickly accessible....

Have the cookies left out on Christmas Eve mysteriously vanished? Does it seem like the nutcracker and toy soldier figurines have moved by themselves overnight? Are you experiencing strange visions of...

Here is a classic Del Borgo piece-rhythmically exciting and harmonically rich. In addition, the contrasting middle section allows for attention to tonal development, balance and blend. Arlington Sketc...

William Boyce was an English composer who lived in the same time as Handel. This arrangement of music from his elegant and graceful Fourth Symphony is an excellent addition to concert and contest lite...

You won't believe the sound your strings will get with this wonderful new piece by master composer Elliot Del Borgo! Rich and full-sounding, this is the perfect piece to start off your school year wit...

This popular Baroque violin solo has been masterfully scored for solo violin and string orchestra by Elliot Del Borgo. An excellent encore-type piece for showing off either your entire first violin se...

Mysteria Abyissi, by Kirt Mosier, was written to evoke the mysteries of the deep as the ethereal scoring takes the listener into the dark areas of the ocean. The optional celesta adds the magical spar...

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Feature your favorite staff members, administrators or other volunteers on this very student-friendly arrangement of the famous Toy Symphony. You may use the suggested toys (cuckoo, train whistle, rat...

The violins carry the duet lines all while in 1st position while the other sections have challenging arpeggios creating a beautiful string transcription that is very close to the original. Perfect to...

This skillful arrangement is based on an American square dance tune: 'Come Dance, Josey.' Mark Williams has simplified the rhythms but preserved the vitality and energy of a good old-fashioned square...

Winner of the Texas Orchestra Directors Composition Contest, this superb three-movement work is an excellent showcase for your orchestra. Titled "Square-Dance," "Round-Dance" and "Triangle Dance," the...

This fascinating original by Richard Meyer incorporates easy mixed meter, modal scales and driving syncopations to create a level of excitement not often found in works at this grade level. The energe...

The Korean folk song "Ahrirang" is presented in this exquisite arrangement for strings and orchestra bells by Richard Meyer. The bell part may also be performed by handbell choir, if desired. An excel...

This humorous nod to the "B" monster movies of the 1950s is sure to be the hit of your next concert! The blood-curdling scream in the introduction sets the mood for the wild ride ahead. A great way to...

This very creative settings of the extremely popular Taiwanese folk song has been designed to help the student orchestra develop a sensitive and lyrical style. Accompanied by lush, modern-sounding har...

Your cellos and basses will shine in this fun, educational, and very playable section feature by Richard Meyer. A great introduction to ragtime, this charming work uses the harmonies and stylistic fea...

This original work depicts an exciting performance given by a troupe of acrobats, jugglers and gymnasts. Full of energy, it gives high school-level orchestra members a chance to show off their technic...

They're baaaaack! Treat your string orchestra to the sequel of the wildly popular Rosin Eating Zombies from Outer Space. New special effects and a delightful "zombie love theme" are added to this high...

The Idylls of Pegasus depicts the adventures of the wondrous winged horse of Greek mythology. From the birth of Pegasus, to Pegasus ascending to Olympus, this wonderful programmatic work in six distin...

This original piece features three soloists and the use of only one bow throughout! Your audience will be captivated as they watch the violin, viola, and cello soloists pass a bow amongst themselves w...

Energetic and "hard-driving" best describe this tour de force for high school orchestra. Two solo violins and a solo viola introduce this piece through a haunting, lyrical theme. The theme is subseque...

Hear what happens when Beethoven meets Mozart, Offenbach, Brahms, Handel, Bach, Saint-Saëns and Rossini in this clever arrangement that combines "Ode to Joy" with some of the most famous melodies in t...

Richard Meyer has done it again! You audience will be transfixed by this stunning work which depicts "El Dia de los Muertos," or the Day of the Dead-a celebration that is observed in Mexico and other...