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The unique and captivating sounds of three French Canadian fiddle tunes - Gaspe Reel, La Bastringue, and Danse Antique - will have everyone tapping their toes! The driving rhythm of the traditional cl...

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A slightly swung version of Bach's Double Violin Concerto! As played by the Turtle Island String Quartet and now cleverly arranged for school orchestras by Danny Seidenberg, a former member, this piec...

Who says orchestra students can't swing? They will enjoy the opportunity to do 'cool' with this jazz setting of Ukrainian 'Carol of the Bells' in 5/4 time -- hence the title. When the audience smiles,...

Open an exciting percussive world for your strings with this rhythm masterpiece from former Turtle Island String Quartet violinist, Darol Anger. Equally fun to play 'in the groove' with or without usi...

New Orleans is a destination for tourists and the Mississippi River, but it is also the headstream of much of jazz and blues music. This is a setting of two great traditional New Orleans melodies, 'Jo...

Your students will enjoy playing this traditional Scottish air, beautifully arranged for string orchestra by Michael Hopkins. This is a great piece for developing expression and legato bow changes. Th...

Feel the relaxed energy of a hot afternoon while the gators bask on the banks of the Tchefuncte River in Louisiana! This swingin' feel-good jazz shuffle features a catchy melody over a Blues in G with...

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An upbeat, foot-stompin' arrangement of a classic old time fiddle tune that's been passed down for generations. Originally performed at barn raisings, square dances, and other community events through...

An upbeat, foot-stompin' arrangement of a classic old time fiddle tune that's been passed down for generations. Originally performed at barn raisings, square dances, and other community events through...

An upbeat, foot-stompin' arrangement of a classic old time fiddle tune that's been passed down for generations. Originally performed at barn raisings, square dances, and other community events through...

Escrita en 1984 por el compositor inglés Simon Jeffes (1949-1997), Music for a Found Harmonium ha sido descrita como "música folk minimalista", y ha sido grabada por grupos que van desde conjuntos de...

MacPherson's Lament es una deliciosa melodía escocesa arreglada por Bob Phillips y Dean Marshall, director musical del mundialmente famoso grupo de violín Barrage. Cuenta la leyenda que MacPherson mur...

Escrito por Dean Marshall, director artístico de Barrage, este arreglo del tema Front Porch Jam ofrece a toda su orquesta la oportunidad de duplicar la sensación del espectáculo. Originalmente un espe...

La melodía de esta melodía clásica de fiddle se entrelaza a través de cada sección, modulando de Re Menor a La Menor, envolviéndose en un verdadero estilo de fiddle. Reivindicada por irlandeses y esco...

¡Lo guay se encuentra con la orquesta de la escuela! Tu orquesta tendrá que llevar gafas de sol mientras aprende a tocar las corcheas. Jamming the C bl scale, J.D. Meets the Rhythm Section incluye sol...

¡Totalmente genial! Escrito en un estilo de rock latino popularizado en los años 60 por Carlos Santana, "Puerto de Libertad" tiene tres secciones: un riff recurrente de llamada y respuesta, una melodí...

Reggae Jingle Bells is a fun contemporary arrangement where Bob Marley meets the holiday season! A strong reggae groove is combined with basic, but colorful harmonies and two written solos are provide...

Reggae Jingle Bells is a fun contemporary arrangement where Bob Marley meets the holiday season! A strong reggae groove is combined with basic, but colorful harmonies and two written solos are provide...

Reggae Jingle Bells is a fun contemporary arrangement where Bob Marley meets the holiday season! A strong reggae groove is combined with basic, but colorful harmonies and two written solos are provide...

Who says orchestra students can't swing? They will enjoy the opportunity to do 'cool' with this jazz setting of Ukrainian 'Carol of the Bells' in 5/4 time - hence the title. When the audience smiles,...

Who says orchestra students can't swing? They will enjoy the opportunity to do 'cool' with this jazz setting of Ukrainian 'Carol of the Bells' in 5/4 time - hence the title. When the audience smiles,...

Who says orchestra students can't swing? They will enjoy the opportunity to do 'cool' with this jazz setting of Ukrainian 'Carol of the Bells' in 5/4 time - hence the title. When the audience smiles,...