Three favourites fomr Bizet's Carmen arranged by Edward Vincent and Mark Goddard. Toreador Song Habanera and Canzonetta for Flexible String Ensemble. Grade: 3 - 5

Heres the musical signature from the memorable film about the life of Mozart. Using the opening strains of Symphony No. 25 this impressive allegro movement will connect any audience with the power and beauty of Mozarts symphonic style.

Michael Jackson's signature song and the title song from pop music's all-time best selling album is now available for strings with this outstanding exciting arrangement for the concert stage. Practical rhythms and ranges make itcomfortable to rehearse and program. (Grade 2)

This dramatic setting for strings exemplifies the melodic and harmonic genius of John Williams displayed in his powerful yet sensitive score from Steven Spielbergs War Horse. In “Dartmoor 1912 ” Williamsblends exquisite solopassages with sweeping and rich ensemble sections all captured wonderfully in this arrangement by Stephen Bulla.

Composed in the summer of 1984 Yorkshire Ballad was premiered at the Kansas Bandmasters Association Convention by Claude T. Smith and the Kansan Intercollegiate Band. Since its publication it has become one of the composer'smost popular works and has been arranged for a variety of ensembles. The composer writes “I composed this little piece so that younger players would have the opportunity to play a piece that is more or less in the style of(Grainger's) Irish Tune from County Derry.”

A regal and stately march that is remembered as one of Chopin's most popular piano works Polonaise Militaire can be performed in a variety of settings including as a graduation processional. Robert Longfield's arrangementis written in tutti style with interesting parts for all players and includes ample dynamic contrast to give this movement dramatic musical style.