George Sweet’s music is always carefully written from a harmonic standpoint. Even though this work is more up-tempo - the harmonic sensibilies we know and love from George are on full display.
Grade Level: 1.5 Copyright: 2022 Publisher: Excelcia Music…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
George Sweet
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
The title says it all…this is truly A Crash Course in the Blues! Very well marked articulations, excellent rhythm section writing, solid scoring and idiomatic blues licks in the Brass and Saxes combine for a chart that will give any group a great start in…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Publisher:
Kendor Music Publishing
Festive and fun, composer David Hind’s Festive Carousel is a wonderful addition to any concert program. Work on articulations and delicate entrances with this energetic new work for string orchestra.
Grade Level: 1.5 Copyright: 2020 Publisher: Excelcia Music…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
David L. Hinds
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Bring the holidays on in a Latin fashion with this medley of three Christmas classics. God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen; O Christmas Tree and Jingle Bells are all arranged over a strong Bossa Nova groove. Great tunes, solid voicings and space for your soloists…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Publisher:
Kendor Music Publishing
Grab your sword, don your armor, and raise your shields. This is the beginning of a great adventure! Liam-Ramsey White has given younger musicians something truly fun to play!
Grade Level: 1.5 Copyright: 2022 Publisher: Excelcia Music Publishing Series:…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Liam Ramsey-White
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Written as a follow-up to composer Tyler Arcari’s widely popular work Acidic, Alkaline takes an ironically less “basic” approach in this accessible work for developing string orchestras. The introduction features a clever ostinato pattern that will transport…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Tyler Arcari
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
The composer describes this work as the feeling you get, awakening from a slumber, only to realize that you have exciting things to do today. Bolting out of bed in a rush, Awakening by Bud Woodruff aims to capture the spirit of that great morning phenomenon.…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Bud Woodruff
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
An axiom is a statement or proposition which is regarded as being established, accepted, or self-evidently true. Make your orchestra sound mature with this bold piece that includes fanfare gestures, strong themes and contrasting lyrical music. A strong choice…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Larry Clark
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Brave Fires, featuring Drum Set, is a cool and fun new work about a serious subject. Composer Caryn Wiegand Neidhold writes “Brave Fires honors the families impacted by devastating forest fires in Northern Nevada and Northern California and recognizes…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Caryn Wiegand Neidhold
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
This delightful waltz gives your performers and audience the feeling of a lovely ride on an old-time carousel. As you circle around, the carousel horse gently moves up and down to the soothing music. The piece then moves to a melancholy theme as the ride is…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Erica Donahoe
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing