Circus Comes To Town-Easy music for string groups. Playstrings provides an enjoyable and varied repertoire for young string orchestras carefully structured in two levels. The ‘Easy’ level does not normally exceed Grade 2 in difficulty with most partsplayable in first position while the ‘Moderately Easy’ level includes some parts of around Grade 3 standard. At easy level alternative parts are provided so that the absence of viola or a double bass does not prevent the piecefrom being performed. Available in score or sets of instrumental parts. There are over 30 titles covering a wide range of styles including classical pieces folk tunes and Christmas collections. Playstrings is an idealintroduction to orchestral playing for young string players. This full set of 21 parts contains: 12 Violins (three for each seperate rank) two 1st and 2nd Violas two Cello 1 and Cello 2 and Double Bass.

Par FAGAN GARY. Heroes Among Us by Gary Fagan is an original overture-style work for string orchestra that was inspired by the many people who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make sure many school children who could not go to school received at least two hot meals each day throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. School bus drivers and cafeteria workers put in long hours to prepare meals and deliver them to students who otherwise may have gone hungry during the week. While teachers, nurses, doctors, etc. received accolades during the months when schools were out of session, many adults stepped in to take care of other necessities to ensure the well-being of the students they served. (3:30) / Date parution : 2022-10-12/ Répertoire / Orchestre à Cordes

This exceptional work is written in the style of J.S. Bach and is designed to introduce students to counterpoint without being overly demanding. Young musicians will be able to study style and technique and the scoring will make your group sound like a professional chamber orchestra. Finally a wonderful option for directors who have been looking to perform this type of music with their youngest musicians!

Jingle Bells with a western flair? You bet! The parallel fourths in the first measure immediately signal the beginning of this holiday hoedown. An inventive middle section gives a select group of students (or the entire orchestra!) the opportunity to call the square dance. Exciting and entertaining on every level it’s time to Swing ol’ Santa ‘round and ‘round!

This excellent adaptation of our national anthem is scored in D major and is ideal to work on hooked bowing. All instruments are given an important role in this very playable arrangement which is also suitable for a standard string quartet. A must for every music library.

Favourite classics for flexible string ensemble with optional piano accompaniment. Book and CD.

Offenbach's Can Can has been a popular tune for years among young string students. Elliot has expanded the version found in most method books to create a superb arrangement with plenty of teaching potential while keeping student excitement high. Strongly consider this work!

Take your audience on a musical journey in this simplified melodic setting of the timeless spiritual Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho. Cellos and basses are doubled throughout with very limited demands on the entire ensemble. Rehearsal piano part is included.

The second movement Gentle Annie mourns a departed loved one in a beautiful and lyrical melody. The final movement Nelly Bly is lighthearted and full of drive and energy. An excellent piece for concert or festival and well within the grasp of medium-level orchestras.

This creative set of variations is based on This Old Man a tune that all your students will immediately recognize. Beginning with a simple pizzicato statement of the theme Elliot Del Borgo soon takes students through a slight melodic variation along with a version of the tune in E minor. All instruments get plenty of chances to shine in this fine arrangement from one of the country’s most prolific composers.

This beautiful melody is presented here by Robert Longfield in a very simple and playable arrangement. The legato style includes plenty of phrase markings and bowings to aid your students musically in rehearsal and concert.

Inspired by folklore of the Samodivi (Woodland Fairies) in Slavic myths Soon Hee Newbold has written a piece reminiscent of traditional folk dances with a fantasy flair. A perfect change of pace for any concert Dance of the Samodivi will remind listeners of enchanted forests and favorite fairytales. Like many Newbold pieces each instrument has vital roles in this mythical adventure!