By Anne Mcginty; John Edmondson. Orchestra. For violin 1. Queenwood Beginning String Orchestra. Queenwood Orchestra. Elementary. String orchestra method

By Mumford, Larry. For Orchestra. Large Ensemble for Orchestra. Christmas. Level: 4. Published by Light Of The World Music.

Composed by David Bobrowitz. For string orchestra. Folk. Grade 3. Score and set of parts. Duration 4:18. Published by Wingert-Jones Publications

(Classic Works for Band by Clare Grundman). By Clare Grundman. Boosey and Hawkes Concert Band. CD only

Orchestra - Grade 3.5

SKU: AP.47474S

On an American Hymn Song. Composed by Richard Meyer. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Score. 28 pages. Duration 6:09. Highland/Etling #00-47474S. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.47474S).

UPC: 038081547435. English.

This imaginative and dynamic selection is based on The Navy Hymn. Using a myriad of time signatures, keys, and modes, this is the perfect teaching piece for advanced students, challenging them with a variety of playing styles and forms.

By Curtis Bryant. For String Orchestra. Orchestra. Level: Grade 2.5. Music Book. Published by Neil A. Kjos Music Company.

SATB Divisi and Piano, with Opt. Drum Set and Bass Choral (SATB DIVISI)

SKU: HL.1197758

The Jason Max Ferdinand Choral Series. Arranged by John Stoddart. Gentry Publications. Spiritual. Octavo. 20 pages. Gentry Publications #JG2663. Published by Gentry Publications (HL.1197758).

UPC: 196288134886. 6.75x10.5x0.045 inches.

Here's a choral fantasy on the traditional African American spiritual, “Soon I Will Be Done.” The grave Wagnerian opening sets the stage for the fiery main theme of the piece–a triplet feeling motif in the lower piano that continues under each chorus statement of the melody. The choir re-enters in the role of the “orchestra” in the second chorus with a haunting legato counter melody that leads up to the first verse. Each verse should have a Gospel/Stride feel with the choir, particularly the upper voices, switching to a more Gospel sound and rhythmic feel. The A sections should be performed with aggression and angst to contrast the calm legato middle section. That middle section is our musical prayer of hope that, like the sentiment of this Spiritual, will continue to live in our hearts despite the sometimes difficult realities of life.

Grade 3

SKU: CL.012-3398-01

Fantasy on Early American Airs. Composed by Longfield. Concert Band. Command Series. Audio recording available separately (items CL.WFR335 & CL.WFR343). Extra full score. Composed 2005. Duration 7 minutes, 12 seconds. Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications #012-3398-01. Published by Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications (CL.012-3398-01).

A dramatic and inspiring patriotic composition which contains fresh musical treatments of Yankee Doodle, Johnny Has Gone For A Soldier, America and a full symphonic treatment of The Star-Spangled Banner. A great concert opener or closer, and is suitable for any patriotic or civic occasion. (The Star-Spangled Banner can be played alone, with or without audience participation.) Challenging, but amazingly playable for a piece that sounds so spectacular and impressive! All sections of the band get several chances to shine and it's a full-blown extravaganza that is perfect for a zillion programming situations. Very impressive!

About C.L. Barnhouse Command Series

The Barnhouse Command Series includes works at grade levels 2, 2.5, and 3. This series is designed for middle school and junior high school bands, as well as high school bands of smaller instrumentation or limited experience. Command Series publications have a slightly larger instrumentation than the Rising Band Series, and are typically of larger scope, duration, and musical content.