Balmages, A Riverside Celebration for String Orchestra Grade 2.5 - 3 (FJH)

Industrial Loops by Balmages (FJH)

Raindrop Serenade for String Orchestra (Grade 1) by Lauren Bernofsky

Apple Seed in My Banana by Lauren Bernofsky (Grade 3)

This arrangement is rich with pedagogical and musical opportunity! Written by a 16-year-old Mozart, it is in Rondo form with distinct key centers to establish hand patterns and excellent intonation. It uses sudden dynamic changes for dramatic effect, reinforces off-the-string bowing, and further develops speed and facility in the left hand. A complete package from the Classical era! (3:45)

Composer English Folk Song

Arranger Morgan Denney

Publisher FJH Music Company

Series FJH Developing Strings

Stock Code ST6483

Queenslanders will likely appreciate this fresh and cheerful "winter" piece from Florida, sure to bring some cheer to your audience. Optional percussion parts pair with tuneful melodies to give this work a unique charm that is both engaging and challenging. A perfect addition to your winter concert! (2:00)

Hopak! by William Owens Grade 2.5

Feature every section of your orchestra in this swashbuckling piece! Three distinct "pirate" themes are given to the violins, violas, and cellos/basses to allow all players a chance to shine. All seafaring melodies stay in first position with minimal low-two finger patterns and lots of doubling for a big, full sound. Each section takes an adventurous turn into new tonalities before joining forces at the end for a triumphant finale! (Grade 1.5, Dur 2:40)