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This arrangement for strings or full orchestra brings the excitement of the original soundtrack to your young students in a very playable format. If you enjoyed A Bug’s Life, you will enjoy this movie and its music. Duration: 5:30

Long a favourite, this charming folk song dates back to the American Civil War era. Lush with strings alone, this arrangement can also be transformed into a full orchestra setting by adding any or all of the winds. Duration: 2:25

With this stunning overture for intermediate orchestra, your students will sound glorious -- nothing is musically out of reach. A magnificent fanfare sets the stage for the beautiful woodwind melody, interrupted by driving percussion and brass flourishes generously cross cued. A wonderful introduction to full orchestra or playable by strings alone. (2:37)

(String Orchestra with optional parts for woodwinds & brass) Kool and the Gang for your intermediate orchestra? You bet! This is a high-energy tune for your strings or full orchestra. With the drum set adding the drive, it's great for engaging the students and listeners alike. (1:59)

with optional piano solo - Grade 0.5 (String Orchestra with optional parts for woodwinds & brass) An amusing series of perspectives on Chopstix that can feature even the most inexperienced piano soloist or, the piano part is cued throughout the string section. Your principal, the coach, or anyone can solo with your orchestra. Remember it works with strings alone if desired. The variations include a standard waltz, a Viennese waltz, and a rumba closing with a rock variation. Delightful for any intermediate program and an easy-rehearse for your advanced orchestra. (3:18)

Disco dancing on Saturday night in the city! This original tune by Bob Cerulli can be played by strings alone or with any combination of winds.

(String Orchestra with optional parts for woodwinds & brass) Walk down 'Music History Lane' with these Cole Porter Classics. Scored for full orchestra or strings alone, the medley includes Begin the Beguine, Love for Sale, and Anything Goes. This is a delightful tribute to the time-honored tunes of the immortal Cole Porter. (2:54)

A fabulous setting of this great show tune by Ralph Ford! From the Broadway musical, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, this tune will be a sure audience-pleaser. This may be played by strings alone or with any combination of winds.

From the fertile creative genius of film composer Danny Elfman comes his imaginative score and songs for Tim Burton’s Academy Awards nominee for Best Animated Feature. There are no major technical impediments for players in this arrangement that should easily come together in rehearsal. The medley (which may be performed with string or full orchestra) includes: “According to Plan,” “Remains of the Day” and “The Wedding Song.” Great fun for all!

Written to honour the memory of a young man who lost his battle with cancer, this piece evokes the joy of his life, the support of his friends and the universal struggles of life. A touching and yet, hopeful, piece to warm any concert, and touch the heart of all teachers who know the greatness inside today’s young people, particularly when they band together. Duration: 4:45

A joyous sense of humor percolates throughout this fresh new work. With interesting parts for all instruments, your students will enjoy the very accessible musical challenge this composition presents. While orchestrated so that it works well with strings and piano only, the piece also takes a wondrous adventure in colour with the addition of the winds and percussion. Duration: 3:05

Blake Neely's Emmy-nominated theme from the television series, Everwood, is a gentle piece with a memorable melody. A great chart to use when introducing 6/8 meter! The pastoral melody and accompaniment figures are passed throughout the orchestra. This arrangement may be played by strings alone, or with the addition of any combination of wind instruments. Duration: 1:40

Featuring: Conga; Rhythm is Gonna Get You. An arrangement suitable for strings alone or strings with winds! Since Victor Lopez was the lead trumpet player and an arranger for the Miami Sound Machine at its height, expect 'the real thing.' If you are looking for a selection that has the sizzle to get your audiences dancing in the aisles, this one is a sure winner! Duration: 2:20

With rich, diverse cultural history, New Orleans is considered to be the cradle for many American music genres. Mixon presents a medley of folk tunes associated with this region and presents them in popular indigenous styles. Though replete with spirited, rhythmical sections that will keep toes tapping, the piece concludes with “Jolie Blonde”, a sentimental and nostalgic anthem for Louisiana and this great city.

Composed in the style of Holst, this piece celebrates the scientific accomplishments derived from the vision of Galileo, including our GPS system! Think how far we have come! Beginning with an ominous flowing bass ostinato that builds to a bold climax, this piece employs tri-tone shifts encouraging aural skills as students listen to the ever-changing tonal center. Dissonant, intense and sure to thrill!

American Grade 3-4. Inlcudes favourite themes: Magnificent Seven; Hang 'Em High' The Good, The Band and the Ugly. In 2007 Ennio Morricone was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Academy Awards. Here's a high-energy medley of western favourites for the intermediate full or string orchestra. This spirited arrangement will bring the crowd to their feet! (2:50)

featuring: American Idiot; Wake Me Up when September Ends; Boulevard of Broken Dreams. The Best of Green Day incorporates three of the most popular cuts from this classic album with music running the gamut of styles from hard rock to a gentle ballad. You'll also find plenty of material in the medley for teaching intonation, balance, rhythmic development, form and style. Duration: 4:20

featuring: Fawkes The Phoenix; Gilderoy Lockhart; Dobby the House Elf; Moaning Myrtle; Fawkes Heals Harry (String Orchestra with optional parts for woodwinds & brass) A charming medley of a few of the selections from the second blockbuster Harry Potter film including Fawkes the Phoenix, Gilderoy Lockhart, Dobby the House Elf, Moaning Myrtle, and Fawkes Heals Harry. Some of these selections are the most enjoyable for your strings. Although this is scored at the intermediate level where winds and percussion are supplementary to the arrangement, they sure add to the luster. Truly magical! (5:13)

American Grade 3-4 A striking medley from the blockbuster motion picture soundtrack Many of the cherished melodies from the first two movies are intertwined with the newest themes. Titles include: Lumos! (Hedwig's Theme), Double Trouble, Sirius' Farewell and Mischief Managed. A sure-fire winner!

This hauntingly beautiful composition by legendary film composer Ennio Morricone was premiered by Celine Dion on the 2007 Academy Awards telecast and will fit perfectly on any pops or film music concert. Beginning in the key of A Major then modulating to

The Gershwins say it best! And in this music the key is the passion, LOVE! Music compositions written by George and Ira Gershwin are immortal, with wonderful melodies, beautiful harmonies and intriguing word and melody thoughts. The three songs in this medley, “Love Walked In,” “The Man I Love” and “Love is Sweeping the Country,” fit those descriptions perfectly. Playable by strings with optional piano accompaniment, and any combination of winds may be added up to full orchestra.

Featuring: Mexico; Only One; Your Smiling Face. Harmonically colourful and reminiscent of an unforgettable era, this smooth, mellow piece showcases the best of James Taylor’s unforgettable hits. Lush Grammy-award winning tunes for string orchestra that can only be enhanced with the addition of any combination of winds. A great exercise in key changes! Duration: 4:50

The suspenseful and lovely themes from this thrilling film by M. Night Shyamalan will delight your students. An equally great arrangement when played by strings alone or with any combination of winds. The musical themes appear in short clusters creating serene musical moments in a very refined setting. Duration: 3:15

Crystaline sounds abound. Feature your school's alto saxophone soloist with the full orchestra composition. Cues are provided on the flute and trumpet part as well. Contemporary, yet easy to listen to, with a smooth bossa nova segment in the middle. A very popular sounding work for your pops concert. (4:34)

More Harry! Bob Cerulli's fantastic arrangement of the closing theme from the movie blockbuster, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire™, captures the essence of the magic of the high school years. This piece may be played by string alone or with any combination of winds as well.

American Grade 3. Strings 8/8/3/5/5/5 Flute 1 & 2, Oboe, Bassoon, Clarinet 1 & 2, Bass Clarinet, F Horn 1 & 2, Trumpet 1 & 2, Trombone 1 & 2, Tuba, Timpani

Breathtaking! A lovely piece with strings alone or with the addition of winds for concert and contest. Brahms’ original scoring of this marvelous piece was for organ and 4 part chorus. It dates from the same period as his famous German Requiem. Much of the beautiful solemnity of the Reqiem is evident in this Motet as scored for orchestra by Jerry Brubaker.

(String Orchestra with optional parts for woodwinds & brass) Also known as Eternal Father, Strong to Save, this lovely John B. Dykes ballad is recognizable the world over. Solidly scored for strings with supplemental winds, The Navy Hymn will meet the needs for your intermediate orchestra. Lush and rich!

(String Orchestra with optional parts for woodwinds & brass) With all the charisma of the original, Victor Lopez's arrangement of Pennsylvania 6-5000 is a treat for your intermediate orchestra -- of course you'll have to explain the Pennsylvania exchange concept from the pre-touchtone days. The chart offers lots of opportunity to be creative with the ringing sounds -- bring it up to date by using a cell phone ring! Take a journey through musical and communication history with this energetic tune. Works with strings and percussion or with full orchestra. Enjoy! (1:43)

(String Orchestra with optional parts for woodwinds & brass)

Inspired by Edgar Allen Poe's short story, this powerful piece written for either full or string orchestra tracks the storyline, which is standard reading in many schools. Beginning with a bold opening statement, the music moves into a quick, swirling theme that builds to a frenzied conclusion.

It is difficult to hear the wonderful motion picture song, “Singin' in the Rain,” without conceptualizing Gene Kelly and his umbrella, or “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ On My Head” without thinking of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. So taking these two songs

Relive the days of yesteryear in this fabulous setting of the music from the original score to the 1938 Robin Hood movie! The splendor of Korngold’s classic score evokes the feel of Sherwood Forest in a rich piece accessible for a middle level or advanced orchestra that sounds lush with strings alone or with the addition of winds. Strong melodic content and rich harmonies create an exciting musical experience.

Give your students the opportunity to rock 'n' roll this Halloween with three classic pop tunes in one easy medley. Everyone will remember “Ghostbusters,” “Monster Mash” and “Scooby Doo, Where are You,” specifically scored for your intermediate string or full orchestra.

(String Orchestra with optional parts for woodwinds & brass) This beautiful ballad features plush melodies and rich, thickly scored, harmonies. Terrific opportunities exist for teaching balance and dynamic shadings and the solo flute and soli clarinet parts are all cued in the strings. Romance is a wonderfully musical beginning to your string or full orchestra programme. (3:11)

Ride ‘em cowboy! Clean, driving rhythm sets the stage for the image of horses on the wide open prairie. A wonderful contrast follows with a soft tranquil picture of the stillness of the night and the star-filled sky over the Plains. Works great with strin

(String Orchestra with optional parts for woodwinds & brass) Inspired by the devastating hurricane season during the summer of 2004, the subtitle of this work is 'Ivan.' The Second Storm begins with a calm melodic introduction 'Before the Storm' and, as the fury of Mother Nature is unleashed, the work develops using strong unison impacts with driving rhythmic figures to capture the intensity of the event in sound. Your intermediate orchestra will sound bold. A big sound is guaranteed. (2:09)

The awesome majesty and grandeur of the Canadian mountains near Vancouver are reflected in this piece for string or full orchestra. A wonderful opportunity for musical growth and expression. Duration: 3:20

Siyahamba (pronounced: See-yah-hahm-bah), is adapted from a traditional song of the Zulu people, originating in the KwaZulu province of South Africa (now a part of Natal province). With strong ties to the apartheid movement, this tune, with its bold major sixth and seventh leaps, has a resolutely hopeful quality about it. The setting is straightforward, and uses persistent ostinatos in the bass line and percussion parts to provide an energetic background while propelling the theme forward. Several 'call and response' patterns that are characteristic of African music have also been incorporated into the musical structure. Duration 1:40

Featuring: Power of the Sun; You're Not One of Them; Superman Theme; Can You Read My Mind? (Love Theme from Superman). A super hit! The excitement, rhythmic drive and harmonic color of the original score are maintained throughout this arrangement of blockbuster, iconic melodies. Duration: 3:22

You'll be startled at the bold presence and sonority of this fresh new work for your middle school string or full orchestras. Created by Robert W. Smith, “Symphonic Statement” is dedicated to his daughter, Savanna Grace Smith. 

(String Orchestra with optional parts for woodwinds & brass) Two diverse styles collide creating this amusing selection. Your students will love this original fiddle tune with a progressive percussion accompaniment. The beat drives it and the tune is great fun to play. This one has one foot in Detroit and the other in Nashville. Don't miss it! (2:25)

Still hip after all these years! Made popular by The Surfaris in the 1960s, this fun surfing tune will charge up your orchestra! The term “wipe out” refers to getting knocked off one’s surfboard by a wave instead of having a successful ride, so be ready for energy. Playable by strings alone or with the addition of any combination of winds.