Grant, A Glimpse of Winter for String Orchestra Grade 2.5 (FJH)

A Vivaldi School Year for string orchestra (Grade 1.5) arr. Carrie Lane Gruselle

Swashbucklers Saga by Chris Thomas (Grade 2.5) FJH

This expressive work aims to encapsulate the essence of serenity through its calm, moderate tempo and simple rhythms. A beautiful interplay between sweeping melodic lines and a gorgeous harmonic language provides unlimited potential for phrasing and music-making. (2:20)

Composer: Rick Hirsch

Publisher: FJH Music Company

Series: FJH String Orchestra

Stock Code: ST6471

An exciting piece that explores self-paced developing music for literally any combination of instruments. Inspired by Terry Riley's In C, the piece includes short fragments that performers move through at their own pace. Explore pacing, development and orchestration with this piece that works for literally any possible combination of instruments!

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)

Twittering Machine by Balmages (FJH)

Composer Joseph Haydn

Arranger Carrie Lane Gruselle

Publisher FJH Music Company

Series FJH Developing Strings

Stock Code ST6476