Southern Music Orchestra

Dion Morales arranged 'Through Moanin' Pines' by Harry T. Burleigh allowing younger musicians to celebrate and perform music by a composer of color. A masterful edition of this spiritual, soulful tune...

Flowing in the Wind inspires imagination and memories about a carefree time or place. The legato bow strokes and intricate harmonies, surround the listener with a beauty and sense of well-being. Yukik...

Mimosa Shower was written with a sense of anticipation for spring. The brightness of D Major is perfect for string orchestra, and the yellow color of the mimosa flower reminds me of this key. Mimosa S...

Imagine arriving at Fair Isle between Scotland and Norway, a remote island where shipwrecks and rare birds exist, as you breathe in the tranquility of an older time. Fair Isle Walkabout musically tran...

Blue Hook will stimulate the imaginations of the players and audiences alike. As the music drives through modes, students are practicing their hooked bows without realizing they are working. Blue Hook...

There is nothing like the beauty of a clear blue sky on a spring or summer day. Lying on a blanket as you look up, whether in soft grass or on a sandy beach, it's a time to take a deep breath and appr...

ENCHANTEN is a magical piece that mystifies and charms at the same time. Its effect is that of being in a magical garden where wondrous things occur to delight the senses. The mood is mysterious and w...

Written between 1732 and 1735, J.S. Bach's COFFEE CANTATA is one of his few secular cantatas. ARIA No. 8, is joyous and uplifting; awonderful example of the mature baroque compositional style. The plo...

This haunted dance in G minor will capture the hearts and souls of your students and their audiences. From its hypnotic opening to its swaying sicilienne rhythms, MYSTERIOUS SHADOWS has the power to t...

Created for string ensembles working at a level 3.5, ADAGIO AND ALLEGRO offers a wonderful opportunity for developing players to discover the brilliant and dramatic composer that is Ludwig Van Beethov...

Starting with an eight-measure violin solo, this simple but elegant melody weaves its way through the orchestra, providing different sections the opportunity to shine, and play expressively. Written e...

This is a programmatic work featuring three distinct sections: “Spring Melt,” “Lake Is Open Now” and “Winter Freeze.” Written specifically about Lake Erie, each section tries to paint a picture of tha...

This majestic MARCH is an arrangement for double string orchestra of a work originally composed for harmonium and piano in 1872 by the world-famous French organist, Alexandre Guilmant (1836-1911). Thi...

THE ROCK was composed on guitar and then scored for string orchestra. The ostinato phrase repeats itself multiple times forming the rhythmic section for a blues-like melody. To maximize audience enjoy...

DREAMDANCING opens with an expansive, lyrical introduction. The middle section is more animated as the dance theme unfolds, ultimately driving the piece to a majestic and dramatic conclusion. The scor...

DARK MACHINATIONS is a hauntingly beautiful waltz that tells the story of a villain's nefarious plan to destroy the hero. From the brooding oepning notes that depict the gathering of dark magic, to th...

Written at a level 2 in difficulty, ANOTHER WORLD is highly melodic, underpinned with appealing rhythmic interest. The simple original melody is explored and expanded as the piece progresses. A bright...

Cave of the Winds was originally written by Robert Nathanial Dett as a march for piano and subtitled March and Two Step. Devon Morales arranged this boisterous, carnival romp with lightness and frivol...

Cave of the Winds was originally written by Robert Nathanial Dett as a march for piano and subtitled March and Two Step. Devon Morales arranged this boisterous, carnival romp with lightness and frivol...

Handy’s THE MEMPHIS BLUES was published in 1912, and was based on a campaign song called MR. CRUMP, which the composer claimed to have written for a mayoral candidate in Memphis, Tennessee. It has bee...

THE CASTLE WALK was commissioned by the famous husband-and-wife dance team Irene and Vernon Castle, who appeared on Broadway and in silent films in the early 20th century. CASTLE WALK was first record...

Shed a Sweet Light, arranged by Cleo Goldberg, celebrates songs from the Jewish celebration of Hanukkah: a time of light, dancing the Horah, eating Latkes (potato pancakes), playing Dreidel (spinning...

The Song of the Birds (El cant dels ocells) is a traditional Catalan Christmas carol. It was made famous by Pau (Pablo) Casals, who is considered one of the greatest cellists of all time. He was famou...

Twelve Days of Christmas, arranged by R. Scott Whittington, is a time-honored holiday favorite, equally popular with young and old. This arrangement for developing orchestra at Level 3, creates a fest...