String Orchestra

From the pop charts to string orchestra, Enya's simple, engaging melodies are a wonderful change from the standard fare. Larry Moore has arranged this mega-hit into a version that all string orchestras can perform and enjoy.

Here's one of the best fiddlin' tunes ever in a clever, playable arrangement for string orchestras. It's packed with plenty of pickin' and grinnin', in true Americana style. A definite applause-seeker for any concert.

Composer John Leavitt has adapted this string setting from his notable original work for choir. The One Who Makes Peace, the beloved Jewish prayer which served as the text basis, conveys the underlying emotion that makes this work so passionate and effective. Each section of the orchestra has engaging part writing, and a short violin cadenza closes this beautiful concert selection.

Here is an inspiring medley of patriotic favorites specially written for band and choir. Although ideal as a combined concert number for your entire music department (optional string parts are also available), it has been carefully arranged to work with band alone. Includes: This Land Is Your Land, You're a Grand Old Flag, Yankee Doodle Boy and God Bless the U.S.A. (4:00) Optional Choir also available.

John Moss has transformed this traditional holiday tune by placing it in a lighthearted duple meter style (not 6/8), making it more playable by younger players. Always a treat, John's holiday arrangements are sure to please both players and audiences. Dur: 2:10

Clearly one of Mozart's most well-known and beloved compositions, this overture will be sure to thrill both your audience and students, from the immediately recognizable opening statement through the triumphant final chords. An outstanding arrangement of a classical masterwork! Dur: 3:40

From the 1994 version of this heartwarming holiday movie, Bruce Broughton created a marvelous original soundtrack that continues to be popular. This authentic-sounding adaptation combines the best elements from the overture into a concise and impressive work that will be a treat for any holiday audience.

This fast-paced and energetic piece is a wonderful introduction to the music of this Classical era composer, known as the father of the opera. A spectacular overture, now superbly arranged for strings so that it brings out the very best in your ensemble.