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This original composition first fell upon the ears of excited, rambunctious, elementary-aged children as part of an educational concert series geared toward teaching the sections of the orchestra. The...

Originally written for piano, 'Danse des Ghazies' from Egyptian Nights is an outstanding work by Anton Stepanovich Arensky that has been wonderfully arranged for beginning full orchestra by Victor Lóp...

A fabulous selection for contest or festival, this versatile piece is a sure winner. Based on the Percy Grainger arrangement of the well-known folk song, this setting by Michael Story can be performed...

A Sequel to Moscow, 1941. Arranged for Symphony Orchestra

Two Puccini Arias, arrangiato da Chris M. Bernotas, include "O Mio Babbino Caro" e "Nessun Dorma", due delle arie più amate del compositore. Questo arrangiamento mozzafiato per orchestra completa è ug...

A Hanukkah Festival, arranged by Chris M. Bernotas, is a medley of three traditional Hanukkah songs, "Sevivon," "Maoz Tzur," and "Hanukkah." "Sevivon" has a dramatic melody and is written with a varie...

From the eerie opening notes of J.S. Bach to the rattling bones of Saint-Saëns, this medley weaves together five of classical music's most haunting themes. Halloween at the Symphony, arranged by Dougl...

Celebrate and honor active military and veterans with this stately patriotic anthem, adaptable for various ensembles. Available in multiple scorings, it's a heartfelt tribute to the armed forces, rich...

The perfect selection for a beginning string orchestra experience! Composer Michael Kamuf combines bold themes and rich harmonies to create a rewarding work that your students and audiences will enjoy...

Unlike the Ormandy arrangement of this chorale prelude, the fantasy section begins after the full statement of the chorale. Scoring allows for strings-alone performance in the highly accessible key of...

Truly a celebration in itself, Richard Meyer's NSOA Competition Winner (1989) is a winner. Contrasting style sections (Allegro con brio, Cantabile, etc.) and lively syncopated rhythms accent the festi...

One of the most entertaining and useful sounds that string performers can bring to a concert stage is the pizzicato effect of the plucked string. What better way to describe (and to hear) this resonan...

All mankind is at the mercy of Mother Nature. Robert W. Smith musically explores the power, the drama and the fury of weather at its wildest. Close your eyes and you will be surrounded by this dramati...

Throughout the ages, man has created ceremonies, both liturgical and secular, to celebrate human existence. Driving rhythms are underscored by the melodic and harmonic content and combined with unique...

With gentle grace, your orchestra, setting into motion the performance of one of Gustav Holst's most famous themes, quietly introduces this charismatic melody. The legato styling offers a magnificent...

Performed by orchestras across the country, this magnificent piece is a tour de force for all groups. Based on When Johnny Comes Marching Home, this outstanding display piece allows the orchestra to s...

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Inspired by the events surrounding the railway between Atlanta and Chattanooga during the early years of the Civil War, Robert W. Smith stages the train chase complete with fascinating textures and ef...

In each of the past two years, Robert W. Smith has released a movement from his symphony The Divine Comedy . Musicians, conductors, and audiences can now welcome Paradiso , the third movement from the...

A musical adventure through mysticism and magic. This unique setting offers a wide variety of dynamics, textures, and styles while remaining playable. The momentum is quickly established, and your stu...

A musical adventure through mysticism and magic. This unique setting offers a wide variety of dynamics, textures, and styles while remaining playable. The momentum is quickly established, and your stu...

Winner of the 2001 ASTA/NSOA Composition contest, this joyous original work radiates an uplifting essence. Intended to evoke the feeling of what it might be like to be able to fly, the musical image i...

A beautiful medley constructed from the hymns of the United States Armed Forces arranged by Douglas Wagner. The flowing musical lines are reinforced throughout the ensemble. This is a wonderful settin...

A lovely addition to the concert literature, this English carol is often heard during the holiday season. It has a charm that is gracious and haunting. Although more obscure than other holiday melodie...

There are many opportunities to feature your fine soloists throughout this energetic work. All the technical passages fall nicely under the fingers. Beautiful melodic fragments shift from section to s...