James Weeks' Ærc for any number of orchestral string instruments (at least 12). Composed and published 2016.Duration: 26-30 minutes.Ærc is the Old Engliosh word for ark dervied from the Latin arca a chest. Here it denotes an enclosed space perhaps of refuge or safety certainly of intimacy. As in the ark or Noah the players are paired entering the figurative space of the work two-by-two and creating a dense polyphonic texture (a giant viol consort) from breath-like bow-strokes each pair in rythmic unison before exiting in sequence.

One of the best-loved Christmas songs of all time James' skilled arrangement is carefully scored for student players to play with ease. This edition is certain to be a holiday staple for school orchestras for years to come. (Grade 3-4)

One of the most beloved films of all time has a memorable score from composer Dimitri Tiomkin. Now available in this new edition for strings James Kazik's flexible format also includes optional SATB chorus.