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An outstanding resource for educators, Teaching Music Across History will help your students understand the ways that music and the arts reflect our culture and how historical events have shaped our c...

Veteran arranger Ralph Ford combines five well-known American melodies into a stirring arrangement that would be perfect for your next parade, civic or community event, or halftime show. This chart is...

Veteran arranger Ralph Ford combines five well-known American melodies into a stirring arrangement that would be perfect for your next parade, civic or community event, or halftime show. This chart is...

Sixteenth note runs dart across shifting meters, passing between parts before landing firmly in 3/4 time in this exciting piece in G minor for intermediate to advanced groups. As the accompaniment buz...

Thrilling melodies swoop and soar over bristling ostinatos in this exciting concert overture in F Major. With a triumphant style and dramatic range of emotions, players will enjoy performing this piec...

Delight your audiences with this imaginative medley of three fun Christmas standards, celebrating the lighter side of the season, including 'March of the Toys,' 'Toyland,' and 'Parade of the Wooden So...

All sections are featured, including the cellos and basses, in this bouncy tango. With romantic tension building in the middle section, you can make this one romantic and dramatic, or comedic by envis...

This fierce concert piece takes the orchestra on an exciting musical journey. With strong rhythm and melodic themes, each section has the opportunity to perform important lines. Students will be chall...

Seven detailed lesson plans on Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker Suite! Listen and perform along with the professionally-recorded orchestral CD. Each individual layer of the ensemble will learn and practic...

This beautiful Scottish melody, written about the island of Benbecula off the west coast of Scotland, will captivate both performer and audience. This arrangement allows all instruments to portions of...

The Who is one of the most influential rock bands ever. Here is one of their biggest hits in a terrific new arrangement by Ralph Ford. Perfect for the field or stands, this solid chart will come toget...

The Who are one of the most influential rock bands ever. Here is one of their biggest hits in a terrific new arrangement by Ralph Ford. Perfect for the field or stands, this solid chart will come toge...

Here is the catchy, Britney Spears tune that was recently featured in the movie Smurfs 2. Ralph Ford has arranged this chart to be strong and full. Works perfectly as stands material or as an exciting...

The Bucket Book is a groundbreaking new resource for elementary and middle school general music classes. This inventive program is designed to help teachers and students discover the joy of creating m...

This spontaneously happy work will be familiar to many who have heard it as the opening to the Overture to Stravinsky's ballet, Pulcinella. The music virtually dances off the page and is perfect for s...

The drama abounds providing opportunities for expressive playing shared by all sections. (1:30)

In classic musical theater style with delightful rhythmic and harmonic coloring, this medley will take the audience and orchestra on a trip to Neverland that will never be forgotten. I'm Flying and I...

The simple melody and placid harmony of this ancient love song provide a great opportunity for young musicians to explore expressiveness in their performance. This poignant arrangement will lift your...

The simple melody and placid harmony of this ancient love song provide a great opportunity for young musicians to explore expressiveness in their performance. This poignant arrangement will lift your...

Designed to show two very different aspects of life in the state of Virginia, this programmatic work is a study in musical contrasts. The piece illustrates the contrast between a thriving metropolitan...

A beloved Appalachian folk song and spiritual that is perfect for historical study! This arrangement generally stays in 1st position and employs mainly standard rhythms with a great introduction to ei...

This ancient Irish tune, still popular and perfectly arranged for maximum effect, will take the audience back to the old country. Just add some history of the U.K. for a cross-curricular unit. (3:05)

This ancient Irish tune, still popular and perfectly arranged for maximum effect, will take the audience back to the old country. Just add some history of the U.K. for a cross-curricular unit. (3:05)

With a bright and cheerful opening and a lyrical middle section, this piece celebrates the early years of the United States and the sacrifices that secured our freedom. Composed by Michael Hopkins, th...

This original piece is in a style reminiscent of the music of the rich cultural heritage of the Appalachian Mountain area. Music is an important part of the Appalachian way of life. In fact, Appalachi...