A collection of popular Broadway songs which can be played by the entire string group or by individual soloists with optional CD accompaniment. Each song is correlated with a specific level in the Essential Elements Method Books. Includes: Beauty and the Beast - Cabaret - Circle of Life - Edelweiss - Get Me To the Church on Time - Go Go Go Joseph - I Dreamed a Dream - Memory - The Phantom of the Opera - Seventy Six Trombones - Sun and Moon.

Composed in the summer of 1984 Yorkshire Ballad was premiered at the Kansas Bandmasters Association Convention by Claude T. Smith and the Kansan Intercollegiate Band. Since its publication it has become one of the composer'smost popular works and has been arranged for a variety of ensembles. The composer writes “I composed this little piece so that younger players would have the opportunity to play a piece that is more or less in the style of(Grainger's) Irish Tune from County Derry.”

From the 1994 version of this heartwarming holiday movie Bruce Broughton created a marvelous original soundtrack that continues to be popular. This authentic-sounding adaptation combines the best elements from the overture into a concise and impressive work that will be a treat for any holiday audience.

It was the Weihnachtskonzert (Christmas concerto) in C major that won special popularity continuing a tradition which was cultivated by Corelli with his pastoral at the end of Op. 6 No. 8 or by Torelli in his Op. 8 No. 6 and reaching to the pastoral in Händel's Messiahs and to the sinfonia in the second cantata of Johann Sebastian Bach's Christmas oratorium. This finally originates from the music-making of shepherds - coming from the Abruzzi and from Calabria to Rome at Christmas to play the shawm and the bagpipes in front of the cribs. Hence the popular consecutive thirds and the sustained bass tones characterizing the first Largo a genuine siciliano in the rocking typically dotted 12/8 time.

Fantasia In F Minor for Strings (1799) after the Organ Piece for Mechanical Organ K.608.Despite their high quality Mozart?s works for unusual instruments or instrumental combinations often receive scant attention. One of these remarkable compositions is a piece for mechanical Organ K. 608 that he wrote for ? Müller?s Art Gallery ? in March 1791. By 1799 it had already appeared in print in Vienna as a fantasy for Piano four-hands.But there were also other transcriptions including one for two Flutes and another for String Quartet.Several sources and later editions attest to the popularity of this contemporary stringarrangement of 1799. Our new volume edited by Christopher Hogwood takes the relevant sources into account.It contains a trilingual preface (Eng./Ger./Cz.) discussing the work?s history and performance practice as well as a detailed critical report.- Almost unknown music from Mozart?s final year.- Transcription of 1799 for String Quartet.- Additional Double Bass part provided to allow performances with Chamber Orchestra.- Detailed preface critical report (Eng./ Cz ./Ger.). Also includes facsimiles.- Full score & parts (BA9505) available for sale.

Christmas Collection-A collection of popular Christmas ensembles especially arranged for Key Stage 2 players - perfect for all Christmas concerts!Includes flexible instrumental parts ideal for players of wide ranging abilities plus plenty ofinteresting percussion which will add a unique flavour and be enjoyed by all. Nobody need be left out of the fun! Useful teacher's notes give advice on putting together a successful ensemble.Includes a conductor's score plusindividual parts for recorder flute violin clarinet tuned percussion untuned percussion cello and piano.

Five popular extracts from Fireworks Water Music and the march from Scipio.Individual parts for all Spartan Press ensembles are available separately quickly and inexpensively. DO NOT PHOTOCOPY.

The music for Michael McLean???s popular CD Care to Tango' is now available in two collections Care to Tango' Book 1 and Care to Tango' Book 2. Book 1 is for two or three violins and piano while Book 2 is for two violins and piano. These fun arrangements give violinists the chance to play in different styles. Each book contains the score with brief explanations about each piece violin parts as separate inserts and the CD. This series will invigorate your ensemble!

Recorded by the Dropkick Murphys this Irish jig with a rock-and-roll edge has become a popular anthem for professional sports teams--not only in Boston but also in stadiums and arenas across the country. Traditional Irish musicwas never quite likethis!

Showcasing the story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons the hit musical Jersey Boys is a nostalgic look at some of the most popular songs of the 1960s. This well-paced medley includes Big Girls Don't Cry Rag Doll Walk Like a Man and Can't Take My Eyes Off of You.

Mandy Moore's chart hit has also become memorable with its appearance in the popular film A Walk to Remember.

HL Pop Specials for Strings-This catchy little tune is groovy man! Austin Powers thought so and it became his trademark song. Now it's heard everywhere including as a popular ringtone. (Cherry Lane Music) Dur: 2:30

The continuing popularity of Eric Whitacre's dramatic and evocative music is evident in concert programming everywhere with his symphonic choral and operatic works. October is arguably his most notable symphonic work now adapted in this stunning version for strings.

from The Sound of Music-This popular song from The Sound of Music has also become known as a favorite holiday song. Lloyd Conley's easy setting also lets you teach several of the basic rhythm patterns needed in 3/4 meter including those with a rest on beat one. Dur: 1:40 (Grade 2)

Featuring six melodies from the popular video game, this medley will be a hit as well. Titles included in this medley: Minecraft (Main Theme) * Mice on Venus * Sweden * Subwoofer Lullaby * Wet Hands * and Haggstrom. (4:40) / Orchestre A Cordes