If Thou Be Near (Bist Du Bei Mir) (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)

Composer: Neridah Oostenbroek

Publisher: FJH Music Company

Series: FJH Developing Strings

Stock Code: ST6472

By Carrie Lane Gruselle

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

Composer Joseph Haydn

Arranger Carrie Lane Gruselle

Publisher FJH Music Company

Series FJH Developing Strings

Stock Code ST6476

Swashbucklers Saga by Chris Thomas (Grade 2.5) FJH

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)