This is an Easy Level piece for String Ensemble written by music educator and composer Tom May.
Based on the famous Canon in D by Pachelbel, this work helps students reinforce basic rhythms using minims, crotchets and quaver note rhythms and rests and repeated quaver note figures with a feature moment and entrance for each section. This is an outstanding performance ensemble piece for students in their first stage of learning.
Hamilton is without question the most creative, talked-about musical to hit Broadway this millennium. In this standout selection from the show, the lead characters lay out their plans for victory, despite their personal hardships. Arranged for strings and a vocalist by Paul Lavendar and Larry Moore, this is a clever way to connect orchestra students with contemporary music.
A YouTube sensation by pianist Yiruma has been adapted for strings by Larry Moore in a concert piece that is ideal for today's students. In a contemporary, emotive style, River Flows in You is a super choice for pops-style program. Piano part is optional.