A Vivaldi School Year (FJH)

Commissioned by the National String Project Consortium, this gorgeous lyrical work can be performed alone as an intermediate level piece, or with multi-level supplemental parts (available separately) for beginning and developing string students. Orchestrated to celebrate inclusion and diversity, the multi-level option is designed to sound far "greater than" the intermediate version alone. Not your traditional festival orchestra piece by any means. (Grade 3, Dur 5:40)

Swashbucklers Saga by Chris Thomas (Grade 2.5) FJH

Get ready to have some fun with this energetic western-style romp! Showcasing a melody that weaves its way through every section, the piece also makes use of open string drones and syncopated rhythms, bringing the country-style flair to life. Outstanding and infectious! (2:30)

Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child

Composer: African-American Spiritual

Arranger: Carrie Lane Gruselle

Publisher: FJH Music Company

Series: FJH String Orchestra

Stock Code: ST6469

Composer Chris Thomas

Publisher FJH Music Company

Series FJH String Orchestra

Stock Code ST6484

This cleverly titled work includes three famous themes from The Planets. The swooping and fluttering sounds of Mercury, the Winged Messenger give way to the mystical tone clusters and serenity of Venus, the Bringer of Peace. The arrangement closes with the iconic militant ostinato and extreme dissonance of Mars, the Bringer of War. An exceptional arrangement. (4:30)