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Lighter Concert Selections | All Levels / Folk & Multicultural | All Levels
Lighter Concert
Selections
All Levels
A Fairy's Tale—Enrique Ponce. Light
storybook charm defines this whimsical full-
orchestra piece, with touches of celeste,
sweeping harp figures, and pastel-colored
orchestration that evoke a classic fairytale
film score. Strings carry soaring, lyrical
lines, while woodwinds add flourish through
quick, sparkling runs. The pacing remains
buoyant and imaginative throughout,
offering plenty of musical interest. It's a
delightful light selection for advanced high
school ensembles.
11670016 Full Orchestra . . . MA 90.00
Blue Tango—Leroy Anderson/arr. Chris
M. Bernotas. Highlight your symphony
orchestra in any concert or festival with this
Leroy Anderson classic. It reached the top
of the Billboard charts in the early 1950s
and has become a well-loved favorite.
Closely arranged to the original, the
beautiful melodies, friendly key, full range of
dynamics, and clearly marked articulations
will provide excellent teaching moments
and exciting performances.
11192921 Full Orchestra . . . . .M 75.00
Cape Cod Shanty—arr. Dan Adams.
Centuries-old sea shanties made the
drudgery and monotony of a sailor's
work more tolerable. Sung on the decks
of merchant, fishing, and whaling ships,
these often colorful songs have become
an important part of our folk music history.
This is a full orchestra arrangement of Cape
Cod Girls, a call-and-response song with
some interesting lyrics. If you were seaman,
you surely would have sung many creative
verses.
11522117 Full Orchestra . . . . .M 70.00
Down on the Delta (A Mississippi
Tribute)—Carol Brittin Chambers. A salute
to the musical culture of the Mississippi
Delta. A soulful opening chorale becomes a
high-steppin' hoe-down before transitioning
to a slow, bluesy swing - then it closes
out with more dancing. Very comfortable
ranges and rhythms. A rare opportunity for
young orchestras to experience this style.
11639699 Full Orchestra . . . ME 95.00
A Matador's Tale—Mark Lortz. With
traditional Spanish flair, this programmatic
work depicts a bullfight, beginning with
the matador's fanfare entrance. After the
various stages of the fight, the music comes
to a rousing end. The many doublings in this
intermediate work allow orchestras to play it
with missing instrumentation.
10696520 Full Orchestra . . . . .M 65.00
Folk & Multicultural
All Levels
Amazing Grace—arr. Sean O'loughlin. A
sweeping orchestral setting of the beloved
hymn featuring a poignant violin solo and
optional chorus for added depth. Ideal for
concerts, ceremonies, or sacred moments.
11634708 Full Orchestra . . . . A 295.00
Baile de las Mariposas—Nicolas Repetto.
Inspired by the acrobatic and graceful
dances of the butterflies at Iguazu Falls
on the Argentina-Brazil border, this full
orchestral work combines graceful themes,
delicate orchestral colors, and plenty of
moments for every section of the orchestra
to shine. Easily played by advanced high
school orchestras to collegiate, community,
and professional orchestras. Great for
contest and spring and fall concerts.
11580579 Full Orchestra . . . . A 140.00
Brazilian Fantasy—Mike Lewis. A Brazilian
bossa for full orchestra, this energetic toe-
tapper delivers relaxed groove and bright
rhythmic lift from start to finish. Traditional
orchestra writing is paired with rhythm
section accompaniment to create a laid-
back yet vibrant pops feel, making it a
natural fit for summer programming. Stylish,
accessible, and immediately appealing, it
brings warmth, momentum, and Latin color
to the stage with ease and confidence.
11684437 Full Orchestra . . . . .M 80.00
Csardas—Vittorio Monti/arr. Kirt Mosier.
This famous violin showpiece sounds great
as a full orchestra work! Although written
by Italian Vittorio Monti, this well-loved work
is regularly played by Gypsy orchestras
throughout Hungary, Romania and Eastern
Europe. The csardas is a Hungarian dance
originating from the music played in the
csarda, a tavern in farming villages. There
are two sections; a slow lassu section and
a fast friss ("fresh") section, creating a piece
rich in flavor with equal portions of lyricism
and technical brilliance.
10070295 Full Orchestra . . . . .M 70.00
Danza Del Sol—Kevin Day. For Maestro
German Gutierrez, Director of Orchestras
at Texas Christian University
11605342 Full Orchestra . . MA 200.00
Danzas Cubanas—Robert Sheldon.
Celebrate the joy and energy of Afro-Cuban
music! Feel the beat, beginning with the
opening conga, followed by a gentle and
alluring son-salsa and closing with a fast-
paced mambo. An intense experience for
players and audiences, featuring solos for
piano, trombone, flute and trumpet!
10092338 Full Orchestra . . . MA 73.00
Hangul—Soon Hee Newbold. Rich
musical history unfolds in this advanced
full orchestra work inspired by Korean
history, with additional global influences
from China, Japan, Africa, and more woven
throughout. Traditional percussion including
kkwaenggwari, buk, and janggu adds
authentic color alongside contemporary
orchestral writing. Multiple musical
languages demand versatility and focus at
a high technical level. A distinctive selection
for ensembles prepared to explore cross-
cultural soundscapes and professional-level
modern repertoire.
11680901 Full Orchestra . . . . A 120.00
The Highlander—Andrew David Perkins.
Bring the spirit of the Highlands to your
classroom with a powerful work that
opens with a dramatic incantation in Scots
Gaelic celebrating loyalty, spirit, pride, and
wisdom. Featuring the iconic sound of great
Highland bagpipes and optional chorus
parts, this piece evokes the legendary
Battle of Stirling Bridge through authentic
piobaireachd (piping) melodies. A dramatic
and culturally rich experience!
11649125 Full Orchestra . . . M 120.00
Irish Suite (Professional Edition)—Leroy
Anderson. All six movements of this classic
Anderson work have been transcribed from
his handwritten manuscript. Premiered
by the Boston Pops under the direction
of Arthur Fiedler, this piece was originally
written in 1947 and later revised. Perfect as
a suite or each movement can stand alone.
10370570 Full Orchestra . . . . A 495.00
Italian Folk Festival—arr. Jack Bullock.
Comprising Tarantella; Come Back to
Sorrento and Funiculi, Funicula, this
sparkling medley playable by string or full
orchestra is a fitting salute to the rich folk
traditions of Italy. Perfect for spring or
summer concerts!
10280151 String or Full
Orchestra . . . . . . ME 58.00
Libertango (Flexible Instrumentation)—
Astor Piazzola/arr. Chris Larosa & James
Kazik. The tango style takes center stage
in this full orchestra setting that blends
standard string writing with flexible wind
parts. Clear syncopation and accented
figures reinforce rhythmic clarity, and the
optional percussion parts add stylistic
color and texture. The adaptable scoring
makes it an effective introduction for high
school programs wishing to explore full-
orchestra repertoire for the first time.
11678455 Full Orchestra . . . ME 60.00
A Matador's Tale—Mark Lortz. With
traditional Spanish flair, this programmatic
work depicts a bullfight, beginning
with the matador's fanfare entrance.
After the various stages of the fight,
the music comes to a rousing end. The
many doublings in this intermediate work
allow orchestras to play it with missing
instrumentation.
10696520 Full Orchestra . . . . .M 65.00
Realms of Endless Day—arr. Michael
Kamuf. The melody
PICARDY is thought to
have been named for the region in France
where it is believed to have originated.
This enduring and tuneful melody is
given three contrasting statements that
gradually build to an exciting conclusion.
It is scored for full orchestra but will work
with strings alone.
10594766 Full Orchestra . . . ME 55.00
Scotland the Brave—arr. Sean O'loughlin.
A bold orchestral take on the iconic Scottish
tune, full of energy and pride, with an
optional bagpipe solo that adds authentic
Highland color. A dynamic addition to any
concert lineup.
11634710 Full Orchestra . . . . A 295.00
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