Perfect as a concert opener, closer, or show piece, this lovely example of Viennese opera is now available, for the first time, in a form accessible for the student musician. Many opportunities to work on articulations, slurs, and phrasing are provided. (2:00) / Orchestre A Cordes

Put all those 'extra-curricular' sounds your students like to make on their instruments to good use in this fun and entertaining novelty selection. Your audience will laugh out loud as each section takes a turn adding an unusual sound to a simple dance in 3/4 time. As the piece progresses the counting gets more and more challenging, keeping all of your students on their toes. There's even a part for a solo 'vocalist' to show off their screaming and gargling skills! (3:45) / Orchestre A Cordes

With its infectious dance beat and melodic hooks Whitney Houstons #1 super hit from the 80s is a terrific up-tempo pop number for string orchestra. Careful use of syncopation and skilled scoring will give your student playersconfidence to performat their very best.

Moving On is a single movement work for string quartet. Skempton masterfully combines classical string quartet textures with luxuriant harmonies and a fluid approach to tonality resulting in an appealing modern addition to the genre.

from Beauty and the Beast-The story and characters audiences know and love come to life in the live-action film of Disneys Beauty and the Beast and this new song soars with Celine Dions stunning performance on the soundtrack.

This piece owes its title and much of its elegiac but optimistic character to a poem by Mary Webb. Webb's fine lyric verse is echoed in the song-like directness and simplicity of form captured in this single movement work.

Tendrils has been described as a 'masterly display of Skempton's utterly natural art.' It is built out of continuous undulating lines that sustain their effect throughout the impulse being lyrical and experimental.

Tendrils has been described as a 'masterly display of Skempton's utterly natural art.' It is built out of continuous undulating lines that sustain their effect throughout the impulse being lyrical and experimental.

The classic folk song a mid-tempo Caribbean calypso has been recorded by many artists from Harry Belafonte to the Kingston Trio and the Beach Boys. Larry Moore's well-designed arrangement makes ideal teaching and programming for young players.