Picture yourself in the town square as marching bands pass by celebrating a patriotic event. That heart pounding pulse, the shine of brass bells…it is infectious! This new, standard-form march from Chris Ferguson has all the trappings of the great marches of…
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Concert Band
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Wingert-Jones Publications
George Sweet’s harmonic palette is still one of our favorites out there. It is unique and fresh, but still throws back to a time long gone…making it hard not to love.
Grade Level: 1.5 Copyright: 2023 Publisher: Wingert-Jones Publications Series: Achievement…
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Concert Band
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Wingert-Jones Publications
A set of variations on Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star makes interesting listening and provides variety from the simple yet effective tune that lays well on all string instruments. The piece has a serious symphonic nature which makes it a worthwhile addition to…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Elliot Del Borgo
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Low Brass on the Housetop is a fun piece that features an argument between the low brass and the rest of your ensemble. Naturally, the low brass prevails in this clever Christmas-time arrangement.
Grade Level: 1.5 Copyright: 2019 Publisher: Excelcia Music…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
John M. Pasternak
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Kings and Queens. Dukes and Duchesses. The pomp and circumstance, fanfare and majesty of the entrance to a royal occasion. Imagine a grand ballroom with grand ceilings and chandeliers, guests with flowing ball gowns and dapper suits. These are the images of…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Richard Linton
Publisher:
Brolga Music
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
Tyler Arcari has a knack for smashing un-related tunes together, especially for Christmas! This clever new addition to Tyler’s chaotic caroling is no exception. Musicians will love the drama in this work, as they mix Poor Wayfaring Stranger with the likes of…
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Concert Band
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Publisher:
Wingert-Jones Publications
This mambo, completely in pizzicato is a great teaching tool for developing string orchestras! Doug Spata has made pizz. fun!
Grade Level: 1.5 Copyright: 2022 Publisher: Wingert-Jones Publications Series: Achievement String Orchestra Series Category: String…
Style:
String Orchestra
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Publisher:
Wingert-Jones Publications
Use of the Dorian mode gives this piece a fresh quality; yet the scale patterns are comfortable for all players. The contrast of styles is apparent, yet the careful range and technical considerations make the piece sound more difficult than it really is. This…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Elliot Del Borgo
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Moonlit Skies is a dramatic work for beginning strings. Full of lush harmonies and lyrical lines, Moonlit Skies will stretch the musicality of young musicians. Ending solemnly, this work is a great addition to any concert.
Grade Level: 1.5 Copyright: 2019…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Sean O'Loughlin
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing