Arcapizzamo is built on a textural bantering between high strings and low strings, arco and pizzicato. It is great for practicing going back and forth from arco to pizzicato while keeping the bow in hand. It is rich in textures that are both playable and…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Marc Allison
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A Christmas Festival Medley is a very playable collection of Holiday favorites. The medley includes: Carol of the Bells, What Child is This?, Angels We Have Heard on High and O Holy Night. It is a great way to introduce high school students to big exciting…
Style:
Full Orchestra
Composer:
Marc Allison
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Deception is a rhythmic, driving and intense sensation. It combines dramatic accented themes and contrasts in style and dynamics creating a memorable experience for all sections.
Grade Level: 2 Copyright: 2013 Number of Players: 8-8-5-5-5 Duration: 3:00…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Marc Allison
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Encensions was written as a tool to help young musicians develop differing bow strokes like legato, staccato, slurs, accents, bow lifts, and even trills. All parts have melody and the textures are designed to be flattering to young ensembles. Dynamic…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Marc Allison
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Eventide Voyage is an exciting journey for your young musicians. Your orchestra will love the waves of texture changes with double-stops, pizzicato, accents, and many dynamic contrasts. Since all instruments get a turn at the helm, your students will go…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Marc Allison
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This light-hearted and syncopated piece has a lively ragtime feel to it. It's a good learning and performing piece that audiences will enjoy.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2005 Number of Players: 8-8-5-5-5 Duration: 1:50 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Category:…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Joshua Missal
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
for String Orchestra
A high spirited march for strings with modern elements.Program NotesDedicated to all the men and women who have fought for freedom.
Grade Level: 4 Copyright: 2004 Number of Players: 8-8-5-5-5 Duration: 3:00 Publisher: C. Alan Publications…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Joshua Missal
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A Juggernaut is defined as a large and powerful force. Students will love this energetic and forceful selection. It is the perfect showcase for contests and concerts alike. From the exciting unison beginning, to the lyrical contrasting slow section complete…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Marc Allison
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Medieval Strings was composed as a way to teach basic sixteenth-note patterns in the context of a piece that is exciting and fun to play. The intensity of the piece is enhanced through dramatic dynamic contrasts. All parts contain each of the sixteenth note…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Marc Allison
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Joshua Missal wrote this moving tribute upon the passing of his wife Pegge. While Passing depicts the heartfelt memories of a life together, it also depicts the strength and enduring passion that only music can express.Program Notesfor Pegge, beloved wife, in…
Style:
Full Orchestra
Composer:
Joshua Missal
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications