NEW MUSIC
THESE ARE MY LATEST WORKS ARRANGED BY GRADE LEVEL FROM EASIEST TO HARDEST. ALL PIECES ARE SOLD AS DIGITAL DOWNLOADS AND ARE MADE IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE WHEN PAYING WITH CREDIT CARD OR PAYPAL. (OFFLINE PAYMENTS REQUIRE ADDITIONAL TIME FOR DELIVERY.)
Elf Party
Making toys is hard work! At the end of the day, you just want to loosen up and have fun with your friends. That's when it's time for....ELF PARTY! Students will love imagining what these elves are up to as they learn one of their first "real" pieces for their winter concert. Elf Party uses only open strings and a required piano part to create an upbeat number that is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Level: ELEM Grade: B Time: 1:30
$45.00
Monster in My Closet
Did you hear a noise? It sounded like it was coming from inside the closet! Maybe it's...A MONSTER! From its opening ostinato to its steadfast finish, Monster in My Closet will have your students and audience on the edge of their seats. Using only open strings and a variety of dynamic levels, this piece incorporates an ominous piano part that will make everyone wish they still had a nightlight! Perfect for your October scary music concert.
Level: ELEM Grade: B Time: 1:45
$45.00
Rumba Rumba!
Introduce your youngest students to an Afro-Cuban dance style with Rumba Rumba! Tutti playing on open strings and a highly syncopated piano part combine to create a piece will have your audience dancing in the aisles! There are even a handful of double-stops to challenge your most industrious beginners. Includes an optional clave part (not notated in the score). Rumba Rumba!
Level: ELEM Grade: B Time: 1:30
$45.00
El Huracán
From the opening moments of El Huracán, the sense of urgency is immediate. A hurricane is on its way! Introduce your developing orchestra to G Minor with this exciting programmatic piece depicting one of nature's greatest threats. Articulation, dynamics and accurate bowing are key to the success of this turbulent work. Feature your best violinist with a lovely solo during the temporary calm of the storm's eye. A great addition to your spring concert!ment. Sure to become a perennial winter favorite!
Level: MS Grade: ME Time: 2:15
$50.00
Mi Y'Malel
Who can retell
The things that befell us,
Who can count them.
In every age, a hero or sage
Came to our aid.
Finally, this beautiful traditional Hanukkah song is available for your developing string orchestra. The rich harmony of the strings is complemented nicely by lovely guitar accompaniment. Sure to become a perennial winter favorite!
Level: MS Grade: ME Time: 3:00
$50.00
50.00
Monsoon Over Mumbai
It's summer in the Indian subcontinent and one thing is certain: MONSOON SEASON is upon us! This exciting new piece depicts the residents of Mumbai readying themselves for thousands of inches of summer rainfall. Every section gets the melody in this challenging yet accessible work for your developing string orchestra. Some logical tempo changes add a level of sophistication to the piece. Keep your umbrellas on hand for Monsoon Over Mumbai!
Level: MS Grade: ME Time: 2:45
Reindeer Games
Looking for something new and different for your winter concert? Let the games begin! This upbeat and exciting number will be the hit of your winter concert. Set in the comfortable key of D Major, this challenging piece gives every section a workout. Opportunities for spiccato bowing, optional shifting and left-hand pizzicato make this a great teaching piece. The optional percussion part adds color and a steady beat. Just like Rudolph, your students will love playing Reindeer Games!
Level: MS/HS Grade: M Time: 3:00
$55.00
Glimmer
Glimmer begins with darkness and ends with light. While not technically challenging, the Arvo Pärt-inspired work explores unusual harmony and dissonance as it winds its way toward a beautiful section in E Major, featuring a brief violin solo. Along the way, students are challenged by Fb’s and B#’s and some tricky counterpoint as each line asserts its rhythmic independence.
Level: HS Grade: MA Time: 6:30
$60.00