Balmages, (You Are) Amazing for String Orchestra Grade 2.5-3 (FJH)

Waltz (La plus que Lente) Debussy, Arr. by Matthew Moreno, Grade 4

Swashbucklers Saga by Chris Thomas (Grade 2.5) FJH

Allegro Moderato (Symph. No. 29) For String Orchestra (by Robert D. McCashin, Gr 4)

Composer Chris Thomas

Publisher FJH Music Company

Series FJH String Orchestra

Stock Code ST6484

Voyage of the Dragon Armada (The Maritime Expeditions of Zheng He) by Loest (FJH)

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)

Feature a guest artist or star student in this piece that includes an advanced level violin solo along with a more approachable solo for the younger, yet ambitious student. Well within the technical grasp of young orchestras, the music is designed to allow the soloist to display both technique and lyricism as the piece moves through a series of "diversions" held together by a common theme. Inspiring for your students and your audience! (4:30)