String Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.876668

Composed by Dosia McKay. 20th Century,Contemporary. Score and parts. 23 pages. Gavia Music #63367. Published by Gavia Music (A0.876668).

A note from the composer: I wrote Farewell Dream Garden for the International Music in the Garden Composers’ Competition Wroclaw - Kraków 2010/2011. The competition was sponsored by the Botanical Gardens of Wroclaw to commemorate the 200th anniversary of their founding. The guidelines of the competition suggested a musical portrayal of times of day in the garden and I chose to depict nighttime, or more specifically, dreaming. My idea of a night garden is deeply lyrical, emotional, and colorful. Broadly arching phrases of the soprano vocalise, ebbs and flows of the string orchestra, and intricate flute textures all compound to make Farewell one of my most romantic and spectacular compositions to date. The composition won the second prize in the competition.

For Soprano, Flute, and String Orchestra (4, 4, 3, 2, 1, or larger)
Total duration 11:30
Copyright 2010 Dosia McKay / Gavia Music (ASCAP)
 Watch performance by Sylwia OlszyÅ„ska, soprano, and Renata Guzik, flute, with The Orpheus Orchestra under the direction of Jan BaryÅ‚a: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=deq746QS3Hc
Perusal score only.

Chamber Orchestra - Digital Download

SKU: A0.944032

Composed by Ofer Ben-Amots. Contemporary,Jewish,World. Score and parts. 118 pages. The Composer's Own Press #4610029. Published by The Composer's Own Press (A0.944032).

CONCERTINO, for Clarinet, Mandolin, and Orchestra

CONCERTINO was officially commissioned in 2011 by the Geneva Chamber Orchestra. The composition explores the sound combination of two, seemingly opposing, instruments and sound characters: the clarinet and the mandolin. Thus, the three-movement work is a short double-concerto for clarinet and mandolin, accompanied by a chamber orchestra. The first movement, titled Psalm 148 and is a mixture of a coronation fanfare and a wild improvisatory-like dance. The music is based on the structure and ideas expressed in the 148th Psalm. For the transformation of this Psalmodic text into music I was concerned with two elements: first, the linguistic pulse of the ancient Biblical Hebrew gives the music its ever-changing meters and vibrant rhythms. The second element was the poetic concept presented in the text: Heaven vs. Earth, Universe vs. Planet, or Heights vs. Depths. The contrasting nature of these elements is described in the following verses:

Hallelujah, Praise ye the LORD from the heavens; praise Him in the heights. (Psalm 148, verse 1)

Praise the LORD from the earth, ye sea-monsters, and all deeps. (Psalm 148, verse 7)

Finally, both Heaven and Earth join in praise together: Let them praise the name of the LORD, for His name alone is exalted; His glory is above the earth and heaven. (Psalm 148, verse 13)

The musical expression of these contraries is reflected and the use of high-range and soprano instruments (flutes, clarinet, trumpets, violins) versus low-range instruments (trombone, bassoons, cellos and basses.)

The second movement, Romacero Viejo (and old love song) is a slow, lyrical dirge-like melody in a Sephardic Judeo-spanish style. In this movement the mandolin plays in the manner of an Oud – a traditional pear-shaped Arabic lute. The harmony sits mostly on a single pedal note while the clarinet imitates the chant with rhythmically free ornatmental patterns.

The third and final movement, Allegro con brio, is a festive klezmer dance with a traditional Bulgar (or Freylech) rhythm, where the regular 8/8 meter is constantly divided into the irregular count of: 3+3+2. In the middle of this movement the two soloists play a cadenza, which allows them to present their contrasting yet complementary instrumental characters. The movement is titled The Geneva Bulgar in honor of the City of Geneva and the wonderful memories I have been carrying with me ever since my time there as a young student at the Conservatoire de Musique.

Total duration: ca. 23 min.

Performance material by rental only! For demo recording, questions, or any additional information please e-mail Ofer Ben-Amots at: thecomposerspress@gmail.com

String Orchestra - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.805418

Composed by P. I. Tschaikowsky. Arranged by Laura C. Quijada Ortíz. Children,Christmas,Multicultural,Romantic Period,Standards,World. Score and Parts. 10 pages. Laura Quijada #3627159. Published by Laura Quijada (A0.805418).

IMPORTANT: this title DOES NOT belong to the arrangement of the complete Nutcracker Suite for string orchestra also published by the same arranger.
An interesting approach to this beloved masterpiece! Audience worldwide loves to see this piece performed, no matter the orchestra level or instrumentation. PARTS ONLY. Original length.

Details
Instrumentation: violin I, violin II, viola, cello and double bass
Key: G Major
Measures: 84, as the original
Approximate duration: 1 minute, 12 seconds
Difficulty: for intermediate children string orchestra, cellos play up to a F# on A string, basses play up to G on G string, multiple articulations and dynamics, two tempo changes.

String Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.799115

Composed by Dan Sanchez. Contemporary. Score and parts. 23 pages. Dan Sanchez #4776125. Published by Dan Sanchez (A0.799115).

In musical terms, a pastorale can be defined as a piece that evokes the feeling of an idyllic rural scene. You might imagine a pasture in the countryside, with a shepherd gently guiding his flock.

The inspiration for this Pastorale for String Orchestra arose from the serene natural landscapes of the western United States – mountains, valleys, desert plains and plateaus, complete with flora and fauna somehow eking out their own idyllic existence.

As the sun rises and sets over this rustic backdrop, we find a life of ascetic discipline and balance – from the roaming elk herd, to the soaring eagle, to the huddle rows of quaking aspen trees.

This piece features a solo viola line that is not too difficult, and would be great for an orchestra looking to feature a budding violist.  For the orchestra, this piece also provides a useful exercise in dynamic contrast, uniform articulations, and multiple time signature changes.  I hope you enjoy!

Chamber Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1363990

By Myrto A.Kostaropoulou. By Myrto A.Kostaropoulou. 21st Century. 83 pages. Myrto A.Kostaropoulou #948312. Published by Myrto A.Kostaropoulou (A0.1363990).

Trilogy for Chamber orchestra consists of six parts organized as three couples, i.e. first is Ades (1. Pluto, 2. Charon), second is Phaethon (3. Orion Nebula, 4. The Sun) and third is Prometheus (5. The Moon, 6. Earth). Written basically for woodwinds and string orchestra (1st couple), the chamber orchestra also contains in the second part Wind chimes, Glockenspiel, and in the third part a Mariba, a Drum set,and a Gong. It is a journey from the necrosis of Ades to the polemic return to our planet, earth.

Full Orchestra - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1019610

Composed by Carter Larsen. Contemporary. Score and parts. 145 pages. Edition Isolde #4313099. Published by Edition Isolde (A0.1019610).

Piano and Orchestra

Divination - Urtext edition. Composed by Carter Larsen. Piano and Orchestra Collection (hard bound). With standard notation, introductory text. Published by Edition Isolde.

9x12 inches. 186 pgs.

Fantasia Suite is a XXI century musical concept for piano and orchestra, a group of composition that represents a continuous cycle of romantic, yet classically written music, in a bold, new contemporary idiom.

Divination (Full Score) is the twelfth volume of Carter Larsen Fantasia Suite.

String Orchestra - Level 5 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.861938

Composed by Mark O'Connor. 20th Century,Contemporary,Folk. Score and parts. 11 pages. Mark O'Connor Musik International #6208191. Published by Mark O'Connor Musik International (A0.861938).

Harmony (violin solo part – violin and string orchestra) MO168B

Violin Solo Part (score and parts available)

Music by Mark O’Connor

6 pages - 12:00 minutes in length

 

Harmony Musicians For Harmony, an organization founded in response to the tragic events of 9/11, asked me to compose a chamber orchestra piece for their September 11, 2006 concert in New York City . I have composed Harmony for this remembrance concert. What I wished to do in composing this music was to reveal a more Middle Eastern tonality to my style which is derived from American folk fiddle music. As I become more and more familiar with American music in my own musical journey, I also learn that the music I like so much has many layers. It exposes mystery in its origins when one cares to peel back these layers. It is likely these Middle Eastern cultures play more of a role in American fiddling (and American music in general) than previously thought.

In Harmony I use descriptive phrases printed in the score to indicate the temperament and journey of the music. Reaching Out begins the piece with its inviting and inquisitive drones. Throughout the piece there are several interpretations of the material with canonic and fugal writing. The music of Harmony is based on the same material constructed in a slow tempo in the beginning, a moderate tempo in the middle of the piece, and a fast fiddling tempo near the end. With hope in heart and music, I contribute Harmony on this painful day of remembrance.

 

Original music printed from the composer’s manuscripts.

Music editing, copying and engraving by Mark O’Connor

using Finale on Apple Macintosh 2006

 

Composed by Mark O’Connor

Commissioned by Musicians For Harmony

For the 5th Anniversary Concert for Peace 2006

Merkin Hall, New York, NY – September 11th, 2006

 

Catalogue Number MO168B

Copyright © 2006 by Mark O’Connor Music International

 

For more information on violinist and composer Mark O'Connor, O’Connor String Camps, Touring Ensembles, Discography, Bio, Repertoire and more, please visit

www.markoconnor.com

 

For information on the O’Connor Method – instructional book series for violin, viola, cello and school string orchestra programs:

www.oconnormethod.com

String Orchestra - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.927688

Composed by Georges Bizet. Arranged by Laura Jekel. Opera,Romantic Period,Standards. Score and parts. 5 pages. Laura Jekel #5329091. Published by Laura Jekel (A0.927688).

Fun arrangement for string orchestra. Written for and played by the MYCincinnati Youth Orchestra, and greatly enjoyed by the students. This arrangements is also for sale as part of a collection 20 Arrangements of Classical Favorites for Beginner and Intermediate String Orchestra..

Full Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1096776

By Brendan James Elliget MAGA 537 NotePerformer 3. By Brendan James Elliget MAGA 537. Arranged by Brendan James Elliget MAGA 537. 20th Century,Pop,Rock. Score and parts. 60 pages. BJE Music #700772. Published by BJE Music (A0.1096776).

The Joy of Life – Orchestra version 2 This is an original composition written in 2004 and has now been arranged and expanded for the Orchestra. It has an optimistic feel and has a few separate tunes interweaving starting very simply with a small woodwind group and expanding to climax for the full orchestra. It has a repeating descending bass line and a repeating four-bar harmony structure which gives it a feeling of moving forward. An optional piano part is included but not shown in the score. There are optional parts also Clarinet 3 and Violin 3 (Sub for Viola). The MP3 was recorded with NotePerformer 3. Grade = 3.5 Duration = 4:10 mins.

Chamber Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1321457

Composed by Antonin Dvorak. Arranged by Chappell Kingsland. 19th Century,20th Century,Chamber,Classical,Romantic Period. 27 pages. Chappell Kingsland #909916. Published by Chappell Kingsland (A0.1321457).

This delightful arrangement gives Dvorak’s melody to the soloist, suitable for Intermediate or Advanced players of any age.  The chamber orchestra adds color and spice, with special touches ranging from the delicate triangle hits to the surprising flourishes in the final section.

This arrangement is for Viola Soloist and Chamber Orchestra (10 players). You can also find Chappell Kingsland’s arrangements with other solo instruments for sale on this website.

Originally arranged for Twylah Stewart and the Wild Beautiful Orchestra at the 2022 Youth Showcase.

String Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.927697

Composed by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Arranged by Laura Jekel. Romantic Period,Standards. Score and parts. 11 pages. Laura Jekel #5335251. Published by Laura Jekel (A0.927697).

Fun arrangement for string orchestra. Written for and played by the MYCincinnati Youth Orchestra, and greatly enjoyed by the students. This arrangements is also for sale as part of a collection 20 Arrangements of Classical Favorites for Beginner and Intermediate String Orchestra..

String Orchestra - Level 1 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.927694

Composed by Gioachino Rossini. Arranged by Laura Jekel. Opera,Romantic Period,Standards. Score and parts. 5 pages. Laura Jekel #5335167. Published by Laura Jekel (A0.927694).

Fun arrangement for string orchestra. Written for and played by the MYCincinnati Youth Orchestra, and greatly enjoyed by the students. This arrangements is also for sale as part of a collection 20 Arrangements of Classical Favorites for Beginner and Intermediate String Orchestra..

String Orchestra - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.927691

Composed by GIACCOMO PUCCINI. Arranged by Laura Jekel. Opera,Romantic Period,Standards. Score and parts. 6 pages. Laura Jekel #5329115. Published by Laura Jekel (A0.927691).

Fun arrangement for string orchestra. Written for and played by the MYCincinnati Youth Orchestra, and greatly enjoyed by the students. This arrangements is also for sale as part of a collection 20 Arrangements of Classical Favorites for Beginner and Intermediate String Orchestra..