SKU: AP.49469S

ISBN 9781470650131. UPC: 038081570914. English.

Jim Palmer's arrangement of Music for the Royal Fireworks is an exciting two-movement work that is perfect for your young string orchestra. The movements work together or are effective played on their own. Terraced dynamics and authentic articulations will help your students gain an understanding of music from the Baroque era. A perfect opener or closer to any concert. (3:15).

SKU: AP.43823S

UPC: 038081506890. English.

Absolutely a must-have for festival or contest, this symphonic transcription will showcase your group at their best! Accurately reflecting the original string parts while the other parts are seamlessly voiced in the strings, this will become a favorite. (2:40).

SKU: AP.45881S

UPC: 038081523866. English.

Adapted from Vivaldi's Lute Concerto in D Major, this arrangement from Brenden McBrien for two solo violins and orchestra creates an opportunity to feature your top violinists in the opening movement of this classic work. Your musicians and audience will be charmed by this Italian masterpiece which includes passages for solo cello and optional keyboard accompaniment to lend it that authentic flavor. (3:40).

SKU: AP.44841S

UPC: 038081518411. English.

Perfect for your fall concert, here is a piece that has spooky lyrics to teach the rhythms in the easy melodic line. Upper string parts are doubled, and the cello part doubles the bass line. Everyone gets to do glissando in this original by Susan Day. The piano part is integral to the piece. Feature some of your orchestra members singing the lyrics together with the orchestra, or invite members of the choir to join with the orchestra! Great fun for all, especially at Halloween, this one will stick in their heads. Find out who is this ghost in the living room! (2:35).

SKU: AP.49931S

ISBN 9781470657857. UPC: 038081575711. English.

Beginners will enjoy the dashing style of Set a Course by Doug Spata while exploring new playing techniques! Familiar notes and rhythms keep the music approachable, and an optional piano part adds additional support. This is a thrilling concert selection that's also a great way to show off a variety of new skills. (2:00).

SKU: AP.46719S

UPC: 038081533544. English.

This wonderful string orchestra arrangement of Choral and Allegro maestoso from Felix Mendelssohn's great masterwork, Symphony No. 5, is arranged by Jim Palmer. The string parts are similar to the original score and will create a beautiful symphonic sound. A great festival choice that would be a dynamic closer for any concert!

SKU: AP.38481S

UPC: 038081431703. English.

This piece was inspired by a visit to London's Buckingham Palace, with its colorful tradition of the changing of the guards. Set in the key of D Major, the chordal harmonies and dotted quarter rhythms bring a picture of royalty to mind. Other main teaching points are lift signs, a round section, and the use of high 3rd fingers to attain great in-tune chords. Interesting parts for all sections with many learning opportunities---a perfect choice! This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

SKU: AP.48099S

ISBN 9781470655112. UPC: 038081554426. English.

Written in the key of D minor, Minor Altercations by Anthony Granata is an intense, contemporary piece opening with an accented, off-beat rhythmic motif that constantly returns as new material is gradually built upon it. Your orchestra will sound like they're arguing, fighting, or possibly having a small (minor) altercation. Featuring counterpoint, rhythmic independence, a contrasting middle section, and a powerful coda, this exciting piece will engage and challenge your orchestra. (3:00) This title available in MakeMusic Cloud.

SKU: AP.38505

UPC: 038081439747. English.

A beautiful exploration of programmatic music and tonality/modality in four movements! Although all four snapshots of Wisconsin appear to be in the key of G (one sharp), closer examination finds four contrasting tonal centers and modes, allowing students to experience varying keys/modes and their inherent expressive tendencies, while using similar pitches and finger patterns.

SKU: AP.31613S

UPC: 038081354750. English.

Are you looking for a big, bombastic opener or closer for your next symphony orchestra concert? Do you need a contrasting piece to a delicate Debussy impression and want to stay French? Are you too pooped to Pomp? This composition, in a bold march style with a short fugal exposition in the middle, will work for you. Your students will enjoy the opportunity for their sections to shine and your audience will remember the energetic build to the final climactic chords.

SKU: AP.49465

ISBN 9781470650209. UPC: 038081570983. English.

Beginning string students will have a diabolically good time with this all-pizzicato selection. Gleefully sinister melodies pass between all sections and simple quarter and half note accompaniment parts help keep everyone together. The optional piano accompaniment sets the pace with even 8th notes, helping young players subdivide their rhythms. Part independence and note range are minimized while doubling and repetition are emphasized, making this an easy piece for kids to master. Midnight Mischief by Doug Spata is a fun piece that kids will love to play while supporting essential ensemble playing and listening skills. (2:05) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

SKU: AP.47479

UPC: 038081544861. English.

This lighthearted, carefree work is easy to remember upon hearing. It has a snappy rhythm that makes you want to dance to its lively tune.
Minstrels were musicians who traveled throughout the countryside providing entertainment to any and all. Their repertoire included songs, dances, jokes, and storytelling. One could find them all over Europe and America from the Middle Ages up until the 20th century. As traveling musicians, they relied on catch tunes that could easily be learned and communicated to their audiences. They were in the business of uplifting people's spirits through fun and laughter.

SKU: AP.48094

UPC: 038081559193. English.

Starting with a slow, hypnotic rock ballad with beautiful melodic lines and then moving into a high-energy, bluesy Rock section, this piece by Bob Phillips will be a great opener or closer. Two soaring violin features appear in the second section and can be performed solo or soli. A repetitive, driving, never-stopping rock groove moves throughout this original piece and the soaring violin solo/soli part. Optimistic and powerful, Rockin' 67 Blues is sure to be a new classic. (3:50) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

SKU: AP.44855S

UPC: 038081518633. English. Traditional.

As far as authentic American fiddle tunes go, it doesn't get much better than Sally Goodin. This arrangement by Todd Parrish takes the listener through many standard variations in both major and minor keys. All sections get a turn at the melody, while the bass maintains a traditional pizzicato bluegrass bass line. (2:45) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.