Storm By Soon Hee Newbold (FJH)

Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child

Composer: African-American Spiritual

Arranger: Carrie Lane Gruselle

Publisher: FJH Music Company

Series: FJH String Orchestra

Stock Code: ST6469

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)

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 Felix Bartholdy Mendelssohn

Arranger Robert D. McCashin

Publisher FJH Music Company

Series FJH String Orchestra

Stock Code ST6465

Perpetual Fiddle Motion by Brian Balmages Gr2.5

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