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Little Liza Jane and 'Dance Josey' are American folk tunes abounding with energy and vitality. In this arrangement, these companion songs give young string players an opportunity to develop pizzicato,...

Little Liza Jane and 'Dance Josey' are American folk tunes abounding with energy and vitality. In this arrangement, these companion songs give young string players an opportunity to develop pizzicato,...

Introduce students to the four major time periods of music, all in one piece! This work covers Baroque, Classical, Romantic and early twentieth century, while using what is undoubtedly one of the most...

Introduce students to the four major time periods of music, all in one piece! This work covers Baroque, Classical, Romantic and early twentieth century, while using what is undoubtedly one of the most...

During the Civil War era, the song 'Follow the Drinking Gourd' was shared among slaves as a means to facilitate their escape to the North. The text of the song contained hidden messages about how the...

During the Civil War era, the song 'Follow the Drinking Gourd' was shared among slaves as a means to facilitate their escape to the North. The text of the song contained hidden messages about how the...

As part of Tapestry: A New England Suite, Fiddle-Fest pays homage to the fiddlers of the New England style by incorporating three tunes from the fiddle tradition. The set begins with the joyful reel '...

As part of Tapestry: A New England Suite, Fiddle-Fest pays homage to the fiddlers of the New England style by incorporating three tunes from the fiddle tradition. The set begins with the joyful reel '...

Composed in an 'Old World' style, Peasant Dance attempts to capture the spirit, energy, and spontaneity of folkdance, a celebration of both life and death. This work calls for a cabasa, though if one...

Composed in an 'Old World' style, Peasant Dance attempts to capture the spirit, energy, and spontaneity of folkdance, a celebration of both life and death. This work calls for a cabasa, though if one...

Variations on an English Pastoral Theme is based on the tune 'Brother James's Air.' At the heart of the piece is the opening violin solo melody, which is rather free-form in a wistful, quasi-improvisa...

Variations on an English Pastoral Theme is based on the tune 'Brother James's Air.' At the heart of the piece is the opening violin solo melody, which is rather free-form in a wistful, quasi-improvisa...

Dakota Fiddle Hymn and Dance is an arrangement of a composition by virtuoso fiddle and mandolin player Peter Ostroushko. The arrangement begins with a lovely 3/4 tune that evokes visions of the Conest...

Dakota Fiddle Hymn and Dance is an arrangement of a composition by virtuoso fiddle and mandolin player Peter Ostroushko. The arrangement begins with a lovely 3/4 tune that evokes visions of the Conest...

Rooted in expressions of both suffering and hope, the African-American spiritual brings depth and richness to the body of American folk music. Beginning with a prayerful statement of the opening text,...

Rooted in expressions of both suffering and hope, the African-American spiritual brings depth and richness to the body of American folk music. Beginning with a prayerful statement of the opening text,...

Showcase your strings with Folk Tune Air and Fiddler's Fury! From the lyric melody of the first section to the shuffle bowing, finger slides, and furious fiddling of the second section, your orchestra...

Showcase your strings with Folk Tune Air and Fiddler's Fury! From the lyric melody of the first section to the shuffle bowing, finger slides, and furious fiddling of the second section, your orchestra...

A true old-time fiddle tune, Red Lodge Reel was written for a guest performance on Prairie Home Companion. Peter Ostroushko, former music director of the popular radio show, performed the tune on air,...

A true old-time fiddle tune, Red Lodge Reel was written for a guest performance on Prairie Home Companion. Peter Ostroushko, former music director of the popular radio show, performed the tune on air,...

Scandinavian Fiddle Suite illustrates the Scandinavian folk music and fiddling traditions that are part of the composer's heritage and performing. The music is bound to the folk dance tradition of wal...

Scandinavian Fiddle Suite illustrates the Scandinavian folk music and fiddling traditions that are part of the composer's heritage and performing. The music is bound to the folk dance tradition of wal...

Fiddles Down Under' presents an opportunity for string students to learn three standard fiddle tunes from the Australian 'bush music' tradition. After a brief introduction, the sea chantey 'Bound for...

Fiddles Down Under' presents an opportunity for string students to learn three standard fiddle tunes from the Australian 'bush music' tradition. After a brief introduction, the sea chantey 'Bound for...

This medley of traditional sea-faring songs, while written in the sand dunes of beautiful Lake Michigan, brings to life a sense of the wide-open ocean as well. 'Sea Chanty,' an exciting, rhythmic, dri...