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The unique and captivating sounds of three French Canadian fiddle tunes - Gaspe Reel, La Bastringue, and Danse Antique - will have everyone tapping their toes! The driving rhythm of the traditional cl...

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A slightly swung version of Bach's Double Violin Concerto! As played by the Turtle Island String Quartet and now cleverly arranged for school orchestras by Danny Seidenberg, a former member, this piec...

Who says orchestra students can't swing? They will enjoy the opportunity to do 'cool' with this jazz setting of Ukrainian 'Carol of the Bells' in 5/4 time -- hence the title. When the audience smiles,...

Open an exciting percussive world for your strings with this rhythm masterpiece from former Turtle Island String Quartet violinist, Darol Anger. Equally fun to play 'in the groove' with or without usi...

New Orleans is a destination for tourists and the Mississippi River, but it is also the headstream of much of jazz and blues music. This is a setting of two great traditional New Orleans melodies, 'Jo...

Your students will enjoy playing this traditional Scottish air, beautifully arranged for string orchestra by Michael Hopkins. This is a great piece for developing expression and legato bow changes. Th...

Feel the relaxed energy of a hot afternoon while the gators bask on the banks of the Tchefuncte River in Louisiana! This swingin' feel-good jazz shuffle features a catchy melody over a Blues in G with...

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An upbeat, foot-stompin' arrangement of a classic old time fiddle tune that's been passed down for generations. Originally performed at barn raisings, square dances, and other community events through...

An upbeat, foot-stompin' arrangement of a classic old time fiddle tune that's been passed down for generations. Originally performed at barn raisings, square dances, and other community events through...

An upbeat, foot-stompin' arrangement of a classic old time fiddle tune that's been passed down for generations. Originally performed at barn raisings, square dances, and other community events through...

Scritta nel 1984 dal compositore inglese Simon Jeffes (1949-1997), Music for a Found Harmonium è stata descritta come "musica folk minimalista" ed è stata registrata da gruppi che vanno dagli ensemble...

MacPherson's Lament è una deliziosa aria scozzese arrangiata da Bob Phillips e Dean Marshall, il direttore musicale del famoso gruppo di violini Barrage. La leggenda narra che MacPherson sia andato in...

Scritto da Dean Marshall, direttore artistico di Barrage, questo arrangiamento del brano Front Porch Jam offre all'intera orchestra la possibilità di duplicare l'atmosfera dello spettacolo teatrale. O...

La melodia di questo classico brano di fiddle si intreccia in ogni sezione, modulando da Re minore a La minore, per concludersi in un vero e proprio stile di fiddle. Rivendicato dagli irlandesi e dagl...

Il freddo incontra l'orchestra scolastica! La vostra orchestra dovrà indossare gli occhiali da sole mentre impara a suonare gli ottavi! J.D. Meets the Rhythm Section include assoli jazz completi, scri...

Assolutamente cool! Scritta in uno stile latin-rock reso popolare negli anni '60 da Carlos Santana, "Puerto de Libertad" è composta da tre sezioni: un riff ricorrente di chiamata e risposta, una melod...

Reggae Jingle Bells is a fun contemporary arrangement where Bob Marley meets the holiday season! A strong reggae groove is combined with basic, but colorful harmonies and two written solos are provide...

Reggae Jingle Bells is a fun contemporary arrangement where Bob Marley meets the holiday season! A strong reggae groove is combined with basic, but colorful harmonies and two written solos are provide...

Reggae Jingle Bells is a fun contemporary arrangement where Bob Marley meets the holiday season! A strong reggae groove is combined with basic, but colorful harmonies and two written solos are provide...

Who says orchestra students can't swing? They will enjoy the opportunity to do 'cool' with this jazz setting of Ukrainian 'Carol of the Bells' in 5/4 time - hence the title. When the audience smiles,...

Who says orchestra students can't swing? They will enjoy the opportunity to do 'cool' with this jazz setting of Ukrainian 'Carol of the Bells' in 5/4 time - hence the title. When the audience smiles,...

Who says orchestra students can't swing? They will enjoy the opportunity to do 'cool' with this jazz setting of Ukrainian 'Carol of the Bells' in 5/4 time - hence the title. When the audience smiles,...