String Orchestra

Sir Arthur Sullivan wrote fourteen comic operas with librettist W. S. Gilbert, plus overtures, oratorios, cantatas, operettas and other incidental music. The Mikado was written in 1885 after a temperamental tantrum during which Sullivan swore that inspiration was lost and that he would never write another note. Curiously, some consider Mikado to be one of his finest comic operas.

A classical melody that everyone will recognize, Minuet in D also serves as a good chance to teach the important dotted eighth-sixteenth note figure, which Robert has carefully included in all parts. An outstanding teaching and performance piece for younger players. Dur: 2:15

This movie has been a yearly favorite and the recent remake includes a delightful holiday soundtrack from Bruce Broughton. Your audiences will instantly recognize the musical motifs and themes that are heard throughout this magical and heartwarming film.

With this new arrangement for younger players, your young orchestra can perform one of the best-known TV and movie themes of all time. All beginning players love to play a rhythmic riff, and this one gives you a chance to teach 5/4 meter in a fun way. With lots of unisons, appropriate changes to the melody, and infectious percussion parts (optional), this one is a program winner.

Take a longtime favorite song with a toe-tapping two-beat, add sleigh bells and you've got the necessary elements for an effective holiday program number. Larry's new version for younger players will certainly be a hit.