Sheet Music Downloads by Carrie Lane Gruselle

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,...

In this arrangement of the fiddle tune 'Turkey in the Straw,' the turkey has dressed up and gone to the concert hall where its tune is heard in the style of Bach, Rossini, and Strauss, with a cameo ap...

In this arrangement of the fiddle tune 'Turkey in the Straw,' the turkey has dressed up and gone to the concert hall where its tune is heard in the style of Bach, Rossini, and Strauss, with a cameo ap...

Imagine the people and places of old Ireland, and the musical images that follow. Three of these traditional melodies form the basis of this stunning arrangement. She Moved Through the Fair paints a h...

Two familiar tunes, Polly Wolly Doodle and Yankee Doodle, face off in this light-hearted adventure. Your students will develop confidence in their bow strokes and will refine accents, pizzicato, dynam...

The traditional tunes Banana Boat Song and Tingalayo explore not only syncopation and hooked bowings, but students also get to play the role of auxiliary percussion! Tapping, col legno, and stomping a...

A fun arrangement that will showcase your young players! Melodic fragments are passed around the ensemble to keep everyone in the action as they explore this folk song of the Appalachians. Rich in mus...

Based on the popular folk song The Fox Went Out on a Chilly Night, this delightful arrangement adds some fiddle flair as the fox merrily heads off to town. All sections of the orchestra have the oppor...

This traditional folk tune begins softly and subtly, since mama don't allow no fiddle, banjo, or any type of playin' 'round here! As the arrangement progresses, confidence builds: We don't care what m...

Subtitled Danza Arabia, this powerful and thrilling work, written and recorded by the popular California Guitar Trio, has a middle-eastern flair that will bring down the house. Optional drum set reall...

The lush textures of this timeless melody are seamlessly woven into a tapestry of pure emotion. Plaintive yet sophisticated, the piece opens with a yearning three-note motif that softly spreads throug...

Enjoy this comical depiction of a seaside car ride complete with honking horns and passing bicyclists. A wealth of special effects makes this one of a kind! In addition to the comic relief, students g...

Students will master dotted quarter note rhythms as they study this arrangement of two well-paired tunes: MacPherson's Farewell and the venerable Auld Lange Syne. Tempo remains constant throughout and...

Students will master dotted quarter note rhythms as they study this arrangement of two well-paired tunes: MacPherson's Farewell and the venerable Auld Lange Syne. Tempo remains constant throughout and...

Meet the ultimate fusion of fun styles with this vivacious work that combines the enthusiasm of a sailing crew with the lively dance rhythms in fiddle music! The infectious tune immediately grabs the...

The bittersweet longing for a love across cultural boundaries begins this visit to Ireland with The Flower of Magherally and solo opportunities for your principal violist. A boisterous slip jig in 9/8...

The farmer is celebrated fiddle-style in this trio of folk songs: Old McDonald, The Farmer in the Dell, and Oats, Peas, Beans, and Barley Grow. While expanding their bow length with the legato long-sh...

This arrangement allows students to explore a full range of expression and further develop musicality as individuals and ensemble. The beautiful, yet plaintive melody weaves seamlessly through several...

This lively folk song celebrates early-American life of riding on a wagon. Spirited themes combine with engaging harmonic and rhythmic writing throughout, with engaging parts for all members of the or...

This really swings! Beginning with an incredibly lush, slow treatment of this beloved spiritual, Carrie Lane Gruselle then moves into a set of jazz variations that are as fun to play as they are to he...

This really swings! Beginning with an incredibly lush, slow treatment of this beloved spiritual, Carrie Lane Gruselle then moves into a set of jazz variations that are as fun to play as they are to he...

Learn to swing with three bears that can really groove! No rhythm section is needed in this fun original that includes everything from written solos in most instruments to a tremolo "growl." During th...

This timeless spiritual allows students to develop their musicianship with long phrases, rich tone, purity of intonation and vibrato. With minimal shifting required, your students can concentrate on p...

This timeless spiritual allows students to develop their musicianship with long phrases, rich tone, purity of intonation and vibrato. With minimal shifting required, your students can concentrate on p...

The African-American spiritual Aint-a That Good News! exuberantly expresses joy and hope. Set as a slow swing, plenty of articulations help students achieve the proper style. Basses and cellos experie...