Song of the Open Road is a colorful three-section work for solo vibraphone and orchestra inspired by Walt Whitman’s poem of the same title. Equally lyrical and virtuosic, this is the perfect opportunity to showcase the talents of a percussion soloist with…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Walter Mertens
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Written for the Greater Miami Youth Symphony, Soulprints is a dynamic three-movement work that explores concepts of the human soul and spirituality.Program NotesAccording to Gnostic Christian scriptures, the existence of three distinct types of human soul…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Brett Dietz
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Spirit is a rousing piece in 6/8 time. It opens with a lush harmonic presentation of thematic material to set the mood before flying into a jaunty Celtic-style romp. Dedicated to his wife Heather, composer Tyler Arcari has written a work that reflects the…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Tyler Arcari
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Darkness descends, the mood is tense - The Spook is near! This piece is an ideal tool to introduce your band to the differences between major and minor tonality.Program NotesDarkness descends, the mood is tense - The Spook is near! It wanders through the…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Brian West
Publisher:
Brolga Music
UIL Concert & Sight-Reading Evaluation Information
1C MS, 1C MS - Non-Varsity, 2C MS - Non-Varsity, 3C MS - Non-Varsity, 1B JH - Non-Varsity, 2B JH - Non-Varsity, 3B JH - Non-Varsity, 1A HS - Non-Varsity, 2A HS - Non-Varsity
Grade Level: 0.5 Copyright:…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Publisher:
RBC Publications
Our God, Our Help in Ages Past
The hymn tune St. Anne is given a strong, confident setting in this arrangement for full orchestra written for Michael Shasberger and the Westmont College Orchestra.
Grade Level: 4 Copyright: 2012 Number of Players: Standard…
Style:
Full Orchestra
Composer:
Emma Lou Diemer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Star Light, Star Bright was inspired by a tune played by nearly every beginning musician in the US: "Twinkle Twinkle, Little Star." The meaning is twofold: It pays tribute to the tune we played as beginners and reminds us that our starting experience is…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Leslie Gilreath
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Introduce your students to possibly one of the most beautiful and lyrical pieces they have ever performed. Intricate and delicate, this ethereal and almost hypnotic composition exemplifies being overcome with a sense of awe, peace, and wonder while gazing at…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Bryan Sanguinito
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
String of Dolphins is going to be a piece that stands the test of time. Based on such a simple bit of imagery, composer Yukiko Nishimura crafts a new work that can only be described as masterful!
Grade Level: 4.5 Copyright: 2022 Publisher: Excelcia Music…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Yukiko Nishimura
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Take a musical stroll with your young string performers with this new, very easy piece from David Hinds. An excellent choice for a first concert as well as being a great piece to use for teaching form.
Grade Level: 0.5 Copyright: 2023 Publisher: Kendor Music…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Publisher:
Kendor Music Publishing