Legionary by Chris Thomas

Composer Richard Wagner

Arranger Robert D. McCashin

Publisher FJH Music Company

Series FJH String Orchestra

Stock Code ST6467

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)

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)

Calypso Beach by Collins-Dowden (FJH)

Experience the beauty and power of a Celtic sunrise in this accessible, yet powerful sounding work. Driving rhythms and decisive open intervals depict the countryside and rolling hills of Scotland. Optional percussion parts add to the festive quality of the piece. Get ready to experience a massive sound with your young orchestra! (Grade 1.5, Dur 2:00)

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

Composer: Brian Balmages

Publisher: FJH Music Company

Series: FJH Developing Strings

Stock Code: ST6477