Par WARBECK STEPHEN. Stephen Warbeck's Oscar-winning music from the hit film 'Shakespeare in Love' has been skillfully arranged by Tony Osbourne into a four-movement suite for intermediate string ensemble. The suite perfectly encapsulates all the passion, romance and wit of this delightful love story, which traces the footsteps of the young Shakespeare. With an exciting opening, sighing love-themes and two rhythmic dances, which capture the atmosphere of the vibrant Elizabethan court, this contrasted suite will stir players' and audiences' imagination and take flight. / Niveau : Assez Facile / Répertoire / Set de Cordes

Think Benjamin Britten's Young Person's Guide but just for strings! Written to be used for outreach or recruiting concerts, this piece is a great way to educate audiences of all ages about the different instruments of the string orchestra. All of your students will love getting a chance in the spotlight as the simple main theme is followed by five variations, each featuring a different section (yes, Violins I and II get their own separate variation!). The piece concludes with a rousing 6/8 finale in which phrases of the theme are tossed from section to section, giving your audience a final review of what they have learned. Very playable and very enjoyable for all! (6:10) / Orchestre A Cordes

Set in 3/4 and in D major, all four voices share the theme. A lovely string setting of this first known viola concerto! (4:30) / Orchestre A Cordes

Arranged in a solid ensemble version for strings here is an accessible setting of the memorable main theme as heard in the movie phenomenon Twilight. Your students will love to perform Carter Burwell's simple elegant tune thatis a key part of the film's storyline. (Grade 2)

Henry Mancini's most recognized theme is a jazz classic that your students will love to play with this new arrangement from Robert Longfield. Great riffs cool harmonies and a spot for a jazz violin solo (written versionincluded) make it a super program choice for your students.

Harmony for string quartet is a musical summation of three harmonic principles: Peace-Light-Love. The first movement starts with a vigorous five-note chromatic motive followed by a peaceful harmonic section that gradually develops into a multi-layered chant-like theme. The middle movement is slow and meditative with interweaving tonal melodies while the third movement returns to the opening chromatic motive slightly altered and played prestissimo.

A blockbuster new movie with both new and familiar themes make this a super choice for your next pops concert. Students love to play their favorite movie scores and this easy practical arrangement will give them just what they want to play with confidence.