Par FREEMAN ALEX. Alex Freeman found initial inspiration for his string quartet (2015) in a series of photographs a geologist friend showed him of en échelon veins in rock formations. The open strings punctuated with pizzicato unisons that begin the single-movement work call to mind something crystalline and shimmering, which is immediately infused with tumbling lyrical lines in something of a rap…

A Caribbean Suite A suite based on traditional Caribbean tunes arranged for elementry string orchestra with piano accompaniment Com­po­si­teur: Colledge, Katherine Com­po­si­teur: Colledge, Hugh Ins­tru­men­ta­tion: cordes (violons et violoncelles, altos et contrebasses ad libitum) et piano Édi­tion: Partition et parties, with CD containing printable string parts Langue :…

Par DVORAK ANTONIN. Serenade No. 1 for string orchestra, and Serenade No. 2 for winds, horns, and low strings, both composed in the late 1870s are two of Dvorak's most popular and frequently performed works. These splendid pieces embody the qualities we have come to associate with the composer's most colorful and typical music. Reproduced from early editions./ Répertoire / Orchestre

In D minor, this arrangement is a very 'approachable' version of this masterwork. Strings will use a variety of bowings, and some position work is required of first violins and cellos. Winds, brass, and percussion will enjoy this symphonic experience. Scored for either full or string orchestra, with optional percussion. (4:00) / Orchestre

Musique facile pour les groupes de cordes. Playstrings fournit un répertoire agréable et varié pour orchestres à cordes des jeunes, soigneusement structuré en deux niveaux. Le 'Easy' le niveau ne dépasse pas normalement 2 e année en difficulté avec la plupart des régions jouables en première position, tandis que les 'modérément facile' niveau comprend certaines parties de l'ordre de grade 3 standa…

Musique facile pour les groupes de la chaîne. Playstrings fournit un répertoire agréable et varié pour jeunes orchestres à cordes, soigneusement structurés à deux niveaux. Le niveau de ' Easy ' normalement EXCEDE pas Grade 2 en difficulté avec la majeure partie de jouable en première position, alors que le niveau ' Modérément facile ' comprend certaines parties d'autour de Grade 3 standard. Au niv…

Musique facile pour les groupes de cordes. Playstrings fournit un répertoire agréable et varié pour orchestres à cordes des jeunes, soigneusement structuré en deux niveaux. Le 'Easy' le niveau ne dépasse pas normalement 2 e année en difficulté avec la plupart des régions jouables en première position, tandis que les 'modérément facile' niveau comprend certaines parties de l'ordre de grade 3 standa…

Because a fine orchestra depends on fine players, Solo Time for Strings emphasizes individual accomplishment, progress, and achievement while preparing young students for participation in a school orchestra. The series teaches reading in conjunction with note learning, enabling students to start playing melodies as soon as possible, and is appropriate for class or individual instruction. The solos…

Because a fine orchestra depends on fine players, Solo Time for Strings emphasizes individual accomplishment, progress, and achievement while preparing young students for participation in a school orchestra. The series teaches reading in conjunction with note learning, enabling students to start playing melodies as soon as possible, and is appropriate for class or individual instruction. The solos…

Because a fine orchestra depends on fine players, Solo Time for Strings emphasizes individual accomplishment, progress, and achievement while preparing young students for participation in a school orchestra. The series teaches reading in conjunction with note learning, enabling students to start playing melodies as soon as possible, and is appropriate for class or individual instruction. The solos…

This original piece by Doug Spata, written in the style of an American fiddle tune, features a favorite technique of young players---open-stringed double stops! While exploring bowing levels, students will find bold melodies and animated accompaniments in each part and will enjoy the counting challenges along the way. (1:45) / Orchestre A Cordes

Par BOLOGNE JOSEPH. One of only two surviving symphonies by the subject of the movie Chevalier, Jamin Hoffman has carefully edited the original manuscript to allow this masterpiece by the Black Mozart to be accessible to modern orchestras. This long overdue tribute to a master fencer, military officer, conductor, and composer belongs in every music library! (Includes optional oboes and horns.) / D…

Written to celebrate the 110th Anniversary of the Joliet Township High School Orchestras of Illinois, 'Stone and Steel' is a modern concert overture by Richard Meyer that treats the listener and performer to a myriad of styles and moods. The piece begins with a heavy, ponderous theme marked 'Molto pesante,' which depicts the limestone quarries that first earned Joliet the nickname 'City of Stone' …

This charming piece is a perfect choice for a first festival experience and will help any group sound more mature. Written by Emil Waldteufel and arranged by Bob Phillips, the melody moves around to all sections in this setting. Written in first position in the keys of G and D, it is a great piece to work on lo and hi 2s in the upper strings as well as stopped bows in the entire string section. Al…