This Fantasia is based on two Nativity pieces where a young boy as a spectator is featured: the traditional “Little Drummer Boy” (from Czech folk song) and “Amahl’s Song” from “Amahl and the Night Visitors.”

“Fantasy on Jerusalem” is a presentation of this very popular English hymn which is the “unofficial” national anthem of Great Britain. 

“The Farandole” is from Bizet's music for the play L'Ariésianne (The Woman from Arles), which is set in southern France. The grade 1 String Orchestra will enjoy this march which has often been called “March of the Three Kings.” The piece is suitable for concert or festival. As few notes as possible are utilized with the base goal of 6 notes for each part.

This lovely lullaby is a well-known Maori Folk Song.

A cute novelty piece which features the traditional “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” solo in band parts
over the accompaniment of Bach’s “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring.”

“Laideronnette” (Empress of the Pagodas) a well-known movement from the “Mother Goose Suite” for grade 0.5 string orchestra with Band suitable for concert or festival. As few notes as possible are utilized with the base goal of 6 notes for each part.

This piece is taken from the 3^rd movement of Mahler’s 1^st Symphony which takes a very familiar “children’s” song and presents it in the minor mode for grade 1 String Orchestra suitable for concert or festival. As few notes as possible are utilized with the base goal of 6 notes for each part. 

This march utilizes an original melody followed by a Trio based on the hymn, "Stand Up, stand up for Jesus."  It was written in honor of my Son-in-law, Jeremy Hall, and Corporal in the Marine Corps.

This simple tune is an excellent teaching tool, as well as a nice concert/festival piece for the Grade 1+ string orchestra.  Scored with the option to play with the band arrangement.