New Festival Music and Christmas Present Ideas

Coming Home
By Michael Hopkins

This is a great piece for teaching slurs, bow distribution, bowing variation, using 4th finger, dynamic contrasts, ritardando, and legato.

Asturias
By Isaac Albéniz / transcr. and arr. Victor López

Enjoy the intensity and intricate harmonies of this piece, in a shorter version that captures the spirit and feel of the original work.

Symphony No. 1 (First Movement, K. 16)
By Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart / arr. Thomas P. LaJoie III

Perfect for any festival or contest and it’s really fun to tell the orchestra that Mozart wrote this when he was only nine years old!

Hebrides Overture

By Felix Mendelssohn / arr. Jason Librande

Finally for string orchestra! Mendelssohn’s masterpiece requires skill in bow control, advanced rhythms, and dynamic range. Now string orchestras can enjoy this repertoire for contest or any concert performance.

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More festival music below

Designing a Great Instrumental Music Curriculum

By Bob Phillips
Director of String Publications, Alfred author and ASTA President-elect

I am often asked what the factors of success for instrumental music programs are. There are a variety of things to consider such as starting age, time on task, facilities, equipment, scheduling and many others. One of the most important resources for any instrumental teacher is a well thought out curriculum.

Christmas Gift Ideas

Our Instrumental Solo collections make great Christmas gifts. The collections include Pop and Rock Hits, Michael Jackson's greatest hits, and music from World of Warcraft. Each book contains a fully orchestrated accompaniment CD.

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