Taken from Concerto Grosso Op. 3 (also known as L'estro Armonico “Harmony of the Soul”) this unique edition offers the opportunity to feature three of your best players (two violins and one viola) as asoli group accompanied by the larger string orchestra. A great opportunity to perform a distinctive Baroque work in a setting that's refreshingly different than the standard string orchestra format. Dur: 2:30

Veteran music educator and writer Robert Longfield brings a fresh approach to this beginning level overture. The easy and unique special string effects will give your students wonderful exposure to programmatic-style music and orchestration.

Two endearing Christmas melodies have been combined into a gorgeous tableau for strings piano and simple percussion. Simple to prepare this will set a mood of quiet wonder for any December service and Christmas Eve in particular. Use a full string complement or just string quartet and the result is equally beautiful. Dur: 2:50

Par WILLIAMS JOHN. This new string orchestra arrangement by James Kazik captures all the wonder (and waggish humor) of the hit 1990 movie Home Alone. Retaining many of the quirky rhythms and chromaticism of the original, this arrangement will provide opportunities for your students to grow and develop in the context of this fun and accessible medley. / Date parution : 2023-01-24/ Répertoire / Orchestre à Cordes

A clever lighthearted finish to your holiday program! With the never-ending goal to keep the concert short here's the essence (nine themes) of the classic ballet honed down to three minutes or less. Stage it with a bighourglass-type egg timer or with a projected digital stopwatch and let the audience watch as your orchestra works toward the finish. For added drama Lloyd has provided an optional accelerando (molto if need be) in the“Trepak” finale to bring it in under the wire. Dur: 3:00

for Strings Score and Parts. Par BACH JOHANN SEBASTIAN. Sinfonia No. 15 by Johann Sebastian Bach, originally for piano solo, is now available for string orchestras because of Shirl Jae Atwell\'s musical arrangement. Sinfonia No. 15 arranged in the original key of B minor, with an altered time signature from 9/16 to 9/8, is much more friendly for student musicians. Bach\'s Sinfonia No. 15, arranged by Atwell, is a great addition to string orchestra programs through dance-like eighth notes and flashy sixteenth-note arpeggiated sections creating an exciting Baroque experience. Teachers will love exploring the key of B minor, arpeggios galore for all instruments, bow distribution with 1/16ths as well as sustained notes, and the overall Baroque style found in this string orchestra arrangement by Atwell. Sinfonia No. 15 treats orchestras and audiences to the allure of the Baroque Era. / Date parution : 2022-07-30/ Répertoire / Orchestre à Cordes

With this new arrangement for younger players your young orchestra can perform one of the best-known TV and movie themes of all time. All beginning players love to play a rhythmic ?riff ? and this one gives you achance to teach 5/4 meter in a fun way. With lots of unisons appropriate changes to the melody and infectious percussion parts (optional) this one is a program winner.

Featuring a marvelous blend of Celtic-flavored themes Patrick Doyles soundtrack from the blockbuster Disney/Pixar film Brave ranges in mood from haunting and lyrical to powerful and majestic. Robert Longfield capturesthe style beautifullyfor string orchestra.

The musical world continues to celebrate the life of composer Marvin Hamlisch and his legacy of musical treasures. The Way We Were remains one of his most beloved now available in this new setting for string orchestra.

This mega-hit from recording artist Meghan Trainor features a catchy upbeat melody along with a doo-wop flavor. This solid arrangement for string orchestra gives the bass section some moments to shine. Great fun for all!

Good teaching pieces that also have programming appeal are always in demand for developing programs. Lloyd Conley's suite offers several possibilties with optional parts for recorders (or flute and oboe) along with opportunities to use minstrel-style percussion and harpsichord (found on most synthesizers). The authentic sound along with Lloyd's superb writing for young strings gives you a fresh new choice in literature.

With the melody in all sections, everyone in your ensemble can enjoy the epitome of Baroque string playing. These energetic movements lay well in the hand of the player while making the performers sound virtuosic. Perfectly adapted by Jan Farrar-Royce, Vivaldi's 'Sinfonia for Strings, #1' will delight! (1:45) / Orchestre A Cordes