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The unique and captivating sounds of three French Canadian fiddle tunes - Gaspe Reel, La Bastringue, and Danse Antique - will have everyone tapping their toes! The driving rhythm of the traditional cl...

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A slightly swung version of Bach's Double Violin Concerto! As played by the Turtle Island String Quartet and now cleverly arranged for school orchestras by Danny Seidenberg, a former member, this piec...

Who says orchestra students can't swing? They will enjoy the opportunity to do 'cool' with this jazz setting of Ukrainian 'Carol of the Bells' in 5/4 time -- hence the title. When the audience smiles,...

Open an exciting percussive world for your strings with this rhythm masterpiece from former Turtle Island String Quartet violinist, Darol Anger. Equally fun to play 'in the groove' with or without usi...

New Orleans is a destination for tourists and the Mississippi River, but it is also the headstream of much of jazz and blues music. This is a setting of two great traditional New Orleans melodies, 'Jo...

Your students will enjoy playing this traditional Scottish air, beautifully arranged for string orchestra by Michael Hopkins. This is a great piece for developing expression and legato bow changes. Th...

Feel the relaxed energy of a hot afternoon while the gators bask on the banks of the Tchefuncte River in Louisiana! This swingin' feel-good jazz shuffle features a catchy melody over a Blues in G with...

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An upbeat, foot-stompin' arrangement of a classic old time fiddle tune that's been passed down for generations. Originally performed at barn raisings, square dances, and other community events through...

An upbeat, foot-stompin' arrangement of a classic old time fiddle tune that's been passed down for generations. Originally performed at barn raisings, square dances, and other community events through...

An upbeat, foot-stompin' arrangement of a classic old time fiddle tune that's been passed down for generations. Originally performed at barn raisings, square dances, and other community events through...

Written in 1984 by English composer Simon Jeffes (1949-1997), Music for a Found Harmonium has been described as "minimalist folk music," and has been recorded by groups ranging from contemporary music...

MacPherson's Lament is a delightful Scottish air arranged by Bob Phillips and Dean Marshall, the music director of the world famous fiddle group, Barrage. Legend has it that MacPherson went to his dea...

Written by Dean Marshall, artistic director of Barrage, this arrangement of the tune Front Porch Jam provides the chance for your entire orchestra to duplicate the feel of the stage show. Originally a...

The melody of this classic fiddle tune weaves through each section, modulating from D Minor to A Minor, wrapping up in a true fiddle style. Claimed by the Irish and the Scottish, "Tam Lyn" is one of t...

Cool meets the school orchestra! Your orchestra will need to wear sunglasses while they learn to swing the eighths! Jamming the C bl scale, J.D. Meets the Rhythm Section includes complete, written-out...

Totally cool! Written in a Latin-rock style popularized in the 1960's by Carlos Santana, "Puerto de Libertad" has three sections: a recurring call and response riff, a lyrical melody in four part harm...

Reggae Jingle Bells is a fun contemporary arrangement where Bob Marley meets the holiday season! A strong reggae groove is combined with basic, but colorful harmonies and two written solos are provide...

Reggae Jingle Bells is a fun contemporary arrangement where Bob Marley meets the holiday season! A strong reggae groove is combined with basic, but colorful harmonies and two written solos are provide...

Reggae Jingle Bells is a fun contemporary arrangement where Bob Marley meets the holiday season! A strong reggae groove is combined with basic, but colorful harmonies and two written solos are provide...

Who says orchestra students can't swing? They will enjoy the opportunity to do 'cool' with this jazz setting of Ukrainian 'Carol of the Bells' in 5/4 time - hence the title. When the audience smiles,...

Who says orchestra students can't swing? They will enjoy the opportunity to do 'cool' with this jazz setting of Ukrainian 'Carol of the Bells' in 5/4 time - hence the title. When the audience smiles,...

Who says orchestra students can't swing? They will enjoy the opportunity to do 'cool' with this jazz setting of Ukrainian 'Carol of the Bells' in 5/4 time - hence the title. When the audience smiles,...