a Miniature for String Orchestra-Full score plus set of 10 parts: 3 x vln1 2 x vln2 2 x vla 2 x vcl 1 x db. Separate parts available individually promptly and at little cost. Julian writes: 'My father composed his four part song 'The Moon' in 1959 to words by W.H Davies. The text as in so many of his word settings equates nature with humanity: 'Thy beauty haunts me heart and soul'. Although 'The Moon' remained unperformed until his centenary year in 2014 he evidently felt strongly enough about it to create this miniature for string orchestra.'

Written by the father of the great astronomer Galileo Galilei this 16th century dance movement is superb for teaching material for string groups exposing them to an influential period of instrumental writing particularly forstrings. A welcome edition from master teacher and writer Lloyd Conley.

The Beach Boys' music never fades from the airwaves with its summer fun surfing and hot rod style that defined the sixties. Here's one of their most memorable tunes smartly arranged for younger string groups. Dur: 1:35

The fate of Bohuslav Martinu's String Trio no.1 which dates from the turn of 1923 and 1924 and was lost until 2005 is somewhat remarkable. The trio is the first work which Martinu created in Paris after becoming the private pupil of Albert Roussel and was probably performed twice in Paris during 1924. It had its Czech premiere in February 1925 and Martinu requested his friend S. Novak to make sure that they didn't lose the scores of the things they played because he did not have any sketches or copies.Precisely that which Martinu feared then occurred - the sole existing version of the trio was lost; it was not until the autumn of 2005 that the autographof the trio (the score and parts for the viola and cello - the violin part is still missing) was found at the Danish Royal Library in Copenhagen thanks to the searches of the Bohuslav Martinu Institute and it is after this autograph that this edition has arisen.

With its heartfelt message and appealing gospel flavor Oscar Peterson's Hymn to Freedom has been embraced by choirs throughout the world. This band arrangement matches the classic version arranged by Paul Read and can be performed as a stand-alone band piece or combined with the choir for an impressive music department finale.

This famous melody often referred to as the Anniversary Waltz is arranged here in its original light classical style by Robert Longfield. Offering a nice variety of ensemble treatments throughout melodic lines are scored foreach section giving this new version great appeal for student groups.

The magnificent interweaving of harmonies and dialogue-like Voices in Handel’s For Unto Us A Child Is Born make it a perfect addition to the festive choral repertoire. German-born British Baroque composer George Frideric Handel originally composed this piece in 1741 for the English-language oratorio Messiah which eventually became one of the best-known and most frequently performed choral works in Western music. As the last song of Scene 3 of Part I of the oratorio which addresses Isaiah's specific prophecy about the virgin birth of a Messiah For Unto Us A Child Is Born tells the news of Christmas thebirth of a son in Isaiah’s words as found in the Scripture (Isaiah 9:6). The delicate familiar theme is introduced by the Sopranos and taken up by their counter-voices the Tenors later the same dialog is given over to the Altos and Basses. The tutti culminates in 'Wonderful' 'Counselor' 'The Mighty God' 'The Everlasting Father' and 'The Prince of Peace'.

This charming piece from the Album for the Young (a set of beginner pieces written by Schumann for his three daughters) is perfect for teaching/reinforcing dotted quarter-eighth note patterns. Its cheery appealing style will delight any audience.

This spectacular setting for choir band and optional strings of some of Irving Berlin's classic songs offers a variety of entertaining performance options and highlights his most beloved holiday songs. The 7-minute medleyincludes: Happy Holiday Snow I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep White Christmas.

from CALLIRHOE-Robert Longfield brings us this delightful dance movement set in 3/4 with ample amounts of teaching moments. Across-the-bar syncopation simple chromaticism and dynamic contrasts throughout make it ideal for introducingimportant musical concepts to developing players. Dur: 2:25