Isaac Hayes' Oscar¸-winning song was a milestone for the film industry and its '70s R&B groove and riffs have become part of pop music history. Larry Moore's new arrangement really captures the spirit of this memorable film theme.

Think Benjamin Britten's Young Person's Guide but just for strings! Written to be used for outreach or recruiting concerts, this piece is a great way to educate audiences of all ages about the different instruments of the string orchestra. All of your students will love getting a chance in the spotlight as the simple main theme is followed by five variations, each featuring a different section (yes, Violins I and II get their own separate variation!). The piece concludes with a rousing 6/8 finale in which phrases of the theme are tossed from section to section, giving your audience a final review of what they have learned. Very playable and very enjoyable for all! (6:10) / Orchestre A Cordes

Knee slappin' and stompin' fun! Immerse yourself in a wagon hayride squaredancing and even a good old-fashioned barn raising.With open stringed double stops integration of melody in all voices and some interactive rhythms based on clapping and stomping players will want to yell out a few 'yess-haws' as they get into the action!

The two existing manuscripts (1915 and 1926) of these extracts 'arranged' by Falla himself correspond to the very beginning and end of a long period during which El Amor Brujo can be seen in a series of different states.They demonstrate the care which the composer generally brought to the task of instrumentation and more particularly the aptness and validity of this piece in his own eyes as chamber music. It is clear that Falla's art oforchestration (and notably his feeling for instrumental idiom) gives his score a profound sense of balance. String parts only. Piano player reads from full score available separately.

This very sensitive and lyrical work will showcase your ensemble's musical maturity. This is one of Robert's most beautiful melodies and he has skillfully scored it throughout the ensemble. An excellent way to change the pace of your concert and bring tears to many eyes.

This well-known holiday song performed by Elvis is given a stylistic face-lift with this creative arrangement from Ted Ricketts. In an infectious Latin style it can give your holiday performance a unique twist.