Grade 4 (Ruby Series)

Originally written for choir, Lullaby for the Martyrs is, as you might expect, a piece dedicated to martyrdom. It is for those who have been persecuted for standing up for a good cause that they believe in. For those who...

Make It Stop! is an aggressive, relentless romp for string orchestra from famed film composer Bruce Broughton. Every section gets its moment in the spotlight in this original 3-1/2 minute work.Genre: String Orchestra | # of...

A masterwork for string orchestra. Holst's Moorside Suite was composed in 1928, near the end of the composer's life, and is a masterpiece of his maturity. Originally for brass band, Moorside Suite retains the folk-song charm...

Motives & Other Distractions is a challenging yet playful composition. The opening syncopated motive is used throughout to drive the piece dramatically to several climatic points. There is liberal use of close arco and...

This work fuses two well known traditional carols, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen and Carol of the Bells, into an intriguing tapestry of textures and colors. It is meant to allow the listener to consider the reflective and...

Pharaoh's Tomb is a captivating musical journey among the sphinxes and great pyramids starts with an ominous introduction and builds to a massive musical frenzy of familiar Egyptian motifs. Students will enjoy mastering...

This up-tempo piece challenges string players to master a spiccato bow stroke and navigate many string crossings. Never doubt the power of Positive Energy!Genre: String Orchestra | # of Players: 8-8-5-5-5 Series: Ruby...

Don’t let the rhythmic simplicity of this piece fool you! This lighthearted work uses group dynamics to help tell its story. From multi-measure swells to one beat dynamic ‘rips’ the use of dynamic textures...

Serenade, which is marked tenuto e sempre cantabile, is a simple, tonal, melismatic composition for string orchestra that can be used to teach students to play with a beautiful, warm string tone. It can also spotlight more...

Here is a three movement work comprised of Cakewalk, Sarabande and Gigue. These traditional dance forms have been used by composers in several different musical eras. Each movement can stand on its own or as part of the...

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...

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...

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...

Behold, one of Greek Mythology’s largest and intimidating monsters: Typhon. If aggressive brass fanfares and overwritten dynamics are one’s way to express horror, then consider this original composition by...