

Experience the high seas with this programmatic work for full orchestra complete with mystery, adventure, sword battles and buried treasure. A multitude of effects add to the drama and intensity, including the unique sound of glissando cello harmonics simulating the sound of seagulls on a desert island. This arrangement includes optional parts for your concert band members as well (not playable by concert band alone) to give you added performance flexibility and possibly combine your two groups. (5:15)
Composer Benjamin R. Hanby
Arranger Timothy Loest
Publisher FJH Music Company
Series FJH Beginning Strings
Stock Code ST6478
| Composer | Brian Balmages |
|---|---|
| Publisher | FJH Music Company |
| Series | FJH String Orchestra |
| Stock Code | ST6462 |
Composer Johann Sebastian Bach
Arranger Carrie Lane Gruselle
Publisher FJH Music Company
Series FJH Developing Strings
Stock Code ST6464
Allegretto from Symphony No. 3 by Schubert, arr. McCashin (Grade 3)
Dance of the Tumblers by Rimsky-Korsakov, arr. Bob Lipton Gr2.5
The vivid imagery of "little critters" scurrying about at night inspires the melodic lines and creative harmonies used throughout this programmatic work. Beginning soft and mischievous, the music builds as new critters join the fun in a playful dialogue. The harmonic language moves between moments of pleasant consonance and slight dissonance (because as we all know, some people love little critters and some people are terrified of them!). A highly imaginative, playable work! (Grade 1, Dur 2:15)
Silent Night for String Orchestra (Arr. by Eric Morales, Grade 4)