Southern Music Orchestra

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...

This selection is taken from Mozart's DIVERTIMENTO K.251, No. 11 in D Major, a 6-movement work composed in Salzburg in the year 1776. The original oboe and horn parts have been redistributed among the...

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...

One of America's foremost composers, William Grant Still (1895-1978) had the distinction of becoming a legend in his own lifetime. From a musical family, he studied at Wilberforce University, Oberlin...

As the title implies, Merry, Merry, Merry was inspired by the Christmas holidays, with the light texture and melodies evoking the gentle images of falling snow and brisk winter walks. The work is a br...

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...

Sancho's original DOUZE DE DECEMBRE is one of two holiday themed dances he included in his collection. It was originally written to be played by an unaccompanied keyboard instrument. Like most of the...

While the song is now usually called the GLOUCESTER WASSAIL and was certainly copied down from a Gloucestershire resident by Ralph Vaughan Williams, it existed in many versions in most of the counties...

This toe-tapping polka is originally for piano solo and transposed to the keys of A and E major. The melody and harmony float between the violins, with a brief appearance for cello and bass. The viola...

This toe-tapping polka is originally for piano solo and transposed to the keys of A and E major. The melody and harmony float between the violins, with a brief appearance for cello and bass. The viola...

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...