Scores for Orchestra

HOLOUBEK (THE WILD DOVE), Op. 110/B. 198, is an orchestra poem composed by Antonín Dvorák (1841-1904) in 1896. Revised in January of the next year, it tells the story of a woman who poisons her husban...

This sprightly arrangement of the well-known French carol imagines shepherds playing their primitive instruments as they celebrate news of a baby born in Bethlehem. What begins as whispers from the fl...

Olympus Calls is a dynamic concert opener that can also be used for graduations or other ceremonial events that feature the atmosphere of a stately processional. Based on both the concept of the Olymp...

The Highland Games is a heroic and daring piece that draws inspiration from the annual Highland Games in Scotland. A Gaelic tune is passed through different sections of the orchestra and is followed b...

Red is a popular work by Robert W. Smith scored for full orchestra. As the first movement from "Krisanna's Colors", the suite is inspired by her color choices used to describe her daily emotions and m...

Simple, yet elegant and graceful, "Blue" is a lyrical work by Robert W. Smith scored for the full orchestra. Beautiful harmonic changes rooted in the language of American jazz make "Blue" a rich educa...

Yellow is a delightful and energetic selection for concert and festival performance, scored here for the full orchestra. As the third movement from Krisanna's Colors, the piece is inspired by her colo...

Simple, poignant and beautiful, "A Mother's Hymn" by Robert W. Smith is an artistic experience for both full orchestra and audience. Based on an old Swedish melody also known as "How Great Thou Art,"...

The traditional carol O Holy Night has been re-imagined in a completely different setting for full orchestra. Featuring the percussion section, we are musically transported to the Serengeti and jungle...

Vivid is a joyful celebration of life and all of the bright and deep shades that enhance our world as communicated through the endless sonic colors of a full orchestra setting. The music seeks to find...

Inspired by the famous architectural masterpiece and its foundational waterfall, this piece depicts a day in Mill Run, Pennsylvania from first sunrise to the final glimmer of twilight. Sparkling orche...

The sonic interpretation of a classic mystery novel, this clever composition is complete with elements of intrigue, deception and surprise. This unique work will take your orchestra on a rollercoaster...

Shout For Joy is a brilliant opening statement for your holiday celebration. This magnificent fanfare for orchestra and massed choir by Derric Johnson has thrilled audiences for decades in Central Flo...

A dramatic, colorful work full of exciting brass fanfares and sweeping string lines, Rise City Silent, Sing! captures the sounds of a bustling city and its renewed celebration of the arts. Powerful os...

Heroes Arise conjures images of fictional and real-life heroes. This driving and powerful work for orchestra is accessible to most high school ensembles. An excellent finale to your next concert.

The Strength of Kindness offers orchestra students the chance to experience the impact of a powerful fanfare, showcasing the trumpet section before transitioning into a lush, lyrical passage featuring...

Sweeping string lines and bold brass sonorities bring Blackwater Canyon to life, capturing its rushing waterfalls and towering rock ledges. A strong, Americana-flavored melody moves through each secti...