
Get Reeling (FJH)
Composer: Neridah Oostenbroek
Publisher: FJH Music Company
Series: FJH Developing Strings
Stock Code: ST6472
Voyage of the Dragon Armada (The Maritime Expeditions of Zheng He) by Loest (FJH)
Voyage of the Dragon Armada (The Maritime Expeditions of Zheng He) by Timothy Loest
Grade 0.5
Publisher: FJH Music Company
This gripping work depicts the epic voyages of China’s great naval Admiral Zheng He who commanded 250 ships and 28,000 men a century before Columbus set sail for the New World. Experience a captivating pentatonic melody immersed in vivid orchestration and colorful percussion writing. An exceptional choice for your next concert and a perfect launch pad to multicultural discovery.
Composer: Neridah Oostenbroek
Publisher: FJH Music Company
Series: FJH Developing Strings
Stock Code: ST6472
Composer English Folk Song
Arranger Morgan Denney
Publisher FJH Music Company
Series FJH Developing Strings
Stock Code ST6483
This spectacular arrangement features four movements from Tchaikovsky's famous Album for the Young. Opening with the endearing Morning Prayer, the piece then moves into the lighthearted waltz, The Hurdy-Gurdy Man. The beautiful Sweet Dream sets the stage for the delightful last movement, March of the Wooden Soldiers. Remarkably faithful to the original while also quite accessible to younger students! (6:30) https://www.youtube.com/embed/OWyCCVwxY9A
Feature every section of your orchestra in this swashbuckling piece! Three distinct "pirate" themes are given to the violins, violas, and cellos/basses to allow all players a chance to shine. All seafaring melodies stay in first position with minimal low-two finger patterns and lots of doubling for a big, full sound. Each section takes an adventurous turn into new tonalities before joining forces at the end for a triumphant finale! (Grade 1.5, Dur 2:40)
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!
Composer: Brian Balmages
Publisher: FJH Music Company
Series: FJH Developing Strings
Stock Code: ST6477
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)