Orchestra

The hymn tune St. Anne is given a strong, confident setting in this arrangement for full orchestra written for Michael Shasberger and the Westmont College Orchestra.Genre: Full Orchestra | # of Players: Standard Level: 4 |...

Star Light, Star Bright was inspired by a tune played by nearly every beginning musician in the US: "Twinkle Twinkle, Little Star." The meaning is twofold: It pays tribute to the tune we played as beginners and reminds us...

Introduce your students to possibly one of the most beautiful and lyrical pieces they have ever performed. Intricate and delicate, this ethereal and almost hypnotic composition exemplifies being overcome with a sense of awe,...

Beginning on a unison, punctuated rhythm, Stomp! expands into a study of rhythmic animation and syncopation. McCarthy, a composer with musical roots grounded equally in classical, jazz, and funk music, uses the quartet in...

Such Small Things was a gift to the composer’s baby daughter. The sweeping ballad simultaneously celebrates the anticipation of life and the joy that her life has brought into the world. Sparkling melodies and rich,...

Sunrise Dreams is a work meant to depict the beauty and peace that one can experience during a majestic sunrise. In particular, the inspiration for this piece comes from sitting on the beach early in the morning and watching...

Everyone needs a peaceful place to think and reflect. For the composer, that place can be found in the serenity of a nearby Swan Pond.Genre: Full Orchestra | # of Players: 8-8-5-5-5 Series: Emerald Orchestra Series Level: 3...

A tender and lovely work that will showcase your ensemble while giving each section a chance to shine. The main theme is represented in all instruments as secondary themes float around using syncopation and pizzicato to add...

A patriotic classic transforms into a dystopian musical representation of the inaccessibility of the American Dream for too many of our young people and their families. Setting “My Country ‘Tis of Thee” in...

Do you have an orchestra director brave enough to program this one? This tour-de-force shows off every aspect of being a percussionist, from the gentle and expressive sounds of the melodic percussion to the savage and...

Why this fascination with the tango? Perhaps it is because the tango, more than any other popular dance, often tells a story. The resulting drama and ballet-like verve captivate dancers, musicians and audiences alike. John...

Here's a passionate and exciting Tango for the advancing string orchestra wanting to impress the crowd with something different! Accuracy in rhythm and ensemble playing will take this from good music to great. Effects such...

A fun, accessible piece designed for beginning-level string orchestras, Tango for Open Strings incorporates open string techniques in combination with a lively tango rhythm. The piano accompaniment adds texture and enhances...

This zesty work for strings and piano depicts a fast-paced tango between two passionate dancers. Sultry melodic lines and driving, syncopated rhythms combine for what will surely be a spicy addition to any program...

The Guardian Hero is a driving, groovy work for string orchestra and optional drum set. A half-time lyrical section provides the chance for everyone to take a breath before returning to the excitement of the beginning.Genre:...

A lively work for strings representing three English dance styles. A spritely two step, a passionate waltz, and a 6/8 jig.Genre: String Orchestra | # of Players: 8-8-5-5-5 Level: 3 | Duration: 4:00 InstrumentationViolin I...