String Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1286698 Composed by James Nathaniel Holland. 21st Century,Broadway,Contemporary,Musical/Show,Opera. Score and Parts. 146 pages. James Nathaniel Holland #877732. Published by James Nathaniel Holland (A0.1286698). INDIVIDUAL INSTRUMENTS PARTS 2 of 2 (Harp and Strings).  This four act contemporary opera, original libretto and music, by 21st century American composer James Nathaniel Holland is the story of the triumph of Love over Evil, however delayed, and the power of keeping steadfast to one’s righteous promise.  Based on the German fairy tale The Six Swans, in a kingdom, during Saxon times, the murderous daughter of an evil entity, Ravia, infiltrates and takes over the lives of a royal family due to the King’s rash promise to marry her many years before. The royal children are sent away by their father for safety to a hidden, woodland cottage, but Ravia discovers where they are and hexes the younger siblings, turning them into swallows.  Usha, the eldest, escapes and flees to the wilderness and is visited by the apparition of her dead mother who explains what is going on and that Usha must swear an oath of silence for six years to break the spell and change her siblings back into human form.Five years pass and a dashing and kind king, Rohric, of another kingdom, finds Usha while hunting, falls in love with and marries her, but Usha must remain silent and cannot reveal who she is.  Ravia, who now is sole queen of the old kingdom, is invited by Rohric’s nobles with hope to secure a “proper� wedding for Rohric.  Usha is accused falsely of killing her own child by the two and is sentenced to be burned at the stake, but as the bell tolls she finally can declare her innocence.  To the crowd’s amazement her siblings change back, all truth is revealed, and for Ravia’s failure, she is dragged back to hell by demons.  Singers:  King Alfred (bass), Ravia (soprano), Princess Usha (mezzo), Queen Mother Arna (soprano), the royal siblings (children’s/boy’s chorus), King Rohric (Tenor), The Evil Noble (baritone), An angel/a demon (bass), SATB ChorusScored for full orchestra.  Instrumentation:  picc/treble recorder, fl12, ob12, eh, cl12, bsn12, hrn 123, tpt123, trom12, tba, timp, perc.12 (bd, crash cym, ride cym with soft mallets and stick, small gong, wood blk, glk, chimes, snar, tri), hrp, stringsDuration:  2 hoursFull Orchestral Score (concert pitch), Piano Vocal Score and Instruments Parts 1 (woodwinds, brass, perc.) and Parts 2 (harp and strings) sold separately.

String Orchestra - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1350504 By Apostolos Paraskevas. By Apostolos Paraskevas. 21st Century,Contemporary,Multicultural,World. 30 pages. Silver Sickle Publications #935314. Published by Silver Sickle Publications (A0.1350504). In the echoes of history, where the ravages of war leave indelible scars on the fabric of humanity, there emerges a haunting melody that seeks to articulate the unspeakable pain and devastation wrought by the shadow of falling lead. The Shadow of the Falling Lead is a musical composition born out of a deep and poignant reflection on the profound impact of bombing during wartime.As the symphony unfolds, it endeavors to traverse the emotional landscape of those whose lives have been forever altered by the relentless rain of destruction. Each note serves as an empathetic brushstroke, painting the canvas of despair with the hues of sorrow, resilience, and the human spirit's enduring will to survive.The title itself evokes the grim reality of warfare, where the shadow of falling lead becomes an ominous specter, casting darkness over the lives it touches. This composition seeks to transcend the boundaries of language, inviting listeners to immerse themselves in the somber beauty of the music and connect with the shared humanity that unites us all.As we embark on this musical journey, may The Shadow of the Falling Lead serve as a solemn reminder of the cost of conflict and the imperative to strive for a world where the echoes of such devastation become but distant memories, replaced by the harmonious chords of peace and understanding.A solo violin ends this journey as a mother lamenting for her lost children.  

String Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1201464 By Vessela Stoyanova. By Vessela Stoyanova. Folk,Multicultural,World. Score and parts. 89 pages. Vessela Stoyanova #798931. Published by Vessela Stoyanova (A0.1201464). “Mountain Goats and Other Creatures� was Commissioned by Rachel Jayson and the Lexington High School Symphony Orchestra.It was inspired by the folk music of my native land of Bulgaria, informed by my experience as a rock musician, reimagined through the lense of my place inside of a community of like-minded artists and musicians, where I have made my real home today. The first movement - Mountain Goats - is a sort of celebration of renewal, promise, and hope. It represents the tenacious will of grass growing through the snow of early spring, the powerful longing for human connection, the warmth of the sun against your skin on a bright chilly day. It carries both the pristine optimism of youth, and the nervous energy of trying something for the first time. The second movement - Samodivi - in contrast is dark, heavy and full of passion and desire. According to Balkan myths, Samodivi are gorgeous nymphs who live in the woods and often seduce men with their beautiful song and dance. They are feared and envied at the same time. The music of the second movement represents the mysterious dark forest at night - lower strings create the moss under your feet, higher strings use extended techniques to simulate the noise of branches clicking the wind, a few soloists represent different creatures - both real and imaginary - scurry through the woods above your head. Then you hear the lone song of a Samodiva in the distance, your heart is beating hard, your steps are leading you straight towards the call against your better judgement. It is the ancient story of fear and desire, of self control and complete abandon. You, the listener, become witness to a wild dance, fire in the woods, snakes in their long blond hairs, slender bodies dressed in white clouds dancing to an imaginary beat.  Then it all ends abruptly and you left to wonder: Was it real? Did I see it? Am I safe?The third and final movement of the piece is based on a popular rhythmic folk dance in Bulgaria called Kopanitsa, while the melody creates a fugue between the different voices of the orchestra. The Kids are the little of the mountain goats - free to frolic high above tree line, above any human traces, as close to the clouds as one can get and still be touching the ground below. They are carefree, daring, and somewhat naive, yet safe under the watchful gaze of their parent. The movements ends in cascading repetitions of a musical motif in 5/8 representing the relentless passing of time or at least our perception of it.

String Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1147810 Arranged by James M. Guthrie. 19th Century,Contest,Festival,Romantic Period,Standards,Thriller. 129 pages. Jmsgu3 #747963. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.1147810). Composed in 1867, Mussorgskyâ??s Night on Bald Mountain is a tone poem inspired by the Russian legend of nocturnal revels on St. John's Night, involving a witches' Sabbath on Bald Mountain near Kiev. The piece is known for its high drama, dark textures, and bold harmonies, which Mussorgsky's colleagues considered excitingly expressive and raw. The work was unpublished and unrevised at the time of the composer's death, and his colleagues, including Rimsky-Korsakov, later revised it. The composition remains a powerful representation of Russian folk tradition. It is associated with the pagan festivities of the midsummer Slavic holiday, making it a significant piece in the history of Russian classical music.The legend of the nocturnal revels on St. John's Night in June on a hill called Lysa Hora near Kiev is a prominent Slavic tale that inspired Modest Mussorgsky's Night on Bald Mountain. The legend tells of a demon, Chernobog, who leads the revels until a far-off church bell sounds disperse the Spirits of Darkness. This tale is associated with the pagan festivities of the midsummer Slavic holiday and is a significant part of Russian folklore and culture. Lysa Hora, meaning Bald Mountain or Barren Mountain, is a large wooded hill in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, near the confluence of the Dnipro and Lybid' rivers, and is the traditional site of the witch gatherings in Slavic folklore. The legend's themes of darkness, supernatural gatherings, and the triumph of light have made it a compelling source of inspiration for various artistic works, including Mussorgsky's musical composition.

String Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1472271 Composed by Text: Fanny Crosby / Music: William Doane. Arranged by Thomas Quigley. Christian,Praise & Worship,Religious,Sacred. 19 pages. Thomas Quigley #1049973. Published by Thomas Quigley (A0.1472271). This wonderful hymn is beautifully arranged here for string orchestra. Full of musicality, it is uplifting and rewarding to play making it ideal for a religious ceremony or concert. The parts, mainly quite accessible, blend together effectively in harmony. Highly recommended, it is a fine addition to your sacred music repertoire.

String Orchestra - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1436705 By Pick 'n' Mix Strings. By Traditional. Arranged by Sarah McLellan. Folk,Multicultural,Traditional,World. 113 pages. Sarah McLellan #1016845. Published by Sarah McLellan (A0.1436705). We're sure that this new arrangement of the famous New Zealand Sea Shanty will be enjoyed by string players of all levels. As with all Pick n' Mix arrangements, there are multiple part options to suit all playing levels- whether advanced players, complete beginners and all those in-between. The melodic interest of the Verses is passed between instrument sections and develops musically throughout the arrangement, whilst the catchy, repeated Chorus section provides a great hook for everyone to join together throughout the piece. The concept of all Pick 'n' Mix Strings arrangements is that you just choose the parts which are most suited to your players. We are absolutely NOT suggesting that you try to cover every single possible part! If you don't have any players on the more advanced parts, this doesn't matter at all. Alternatively, experienced ensembles might want all players on advanced parts. You may well use a mixture of some advanced parts and other simpler parts- or you could even have a very early beginner ensemble just using the parts for open strings and first fingers, with a teacher playing the main tune on piano for instance. In addition to the regular score and parts, there are also optional versions of each part with the: STRING FINGERING written in; LETTER NAMES written in; an EXTENSION SCORE; a REDUCED SCORE; an optional PIANO ACCOMPANIMENT and an optional PIANO REDUCTION. There are tried and tested suggested BOWINGS included in all string parts. However, should any music directors wish to use alternative bowings to those printed, we can happily provide versions of the score and parts without bowing on request. There are also Play Along videos available on YouTube @PicknMixStrings for all the Open String parts, in case these are helpful for practising along with!

String Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.767399 By Studio Musicians. By Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus. Arranged by Mike Lyons. Contemporary. Score and parts. 14 pages. Lyons Music Services #3636447. Published by Lyons Music Services (A0.767399). This is a setting for String Quintet (also suitable for string orchestra) of the song as used in the musical film Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again. It's a straightforward transcription until the coda, where I have given the Cello a little extempore part. The melody is in the Cello and Viola and there are some nice little duets with the other parts accompanying. A great chance for your cellist and viola player  to shine.

String Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1470643 By Michael Bolton. By Alan Menken and David Zippel. Arranged by David Kemp. 21st Century,Broadway,Children,Film/TV,Musical/Show. 41 pages. David Lloyd Kemp #1048295. Published by David Lloyd Kemp (A0.1470643). For directors seeking an engaging piece that bridges technical development and artistic expression, this Grade 3 arrangement of Go the Distance provides an enriching musical experience. The piano and optional harp blend seamlessly to create a balanced ensemble, offering flexibility in instrumentation while maintaining accessibility for developing musicians. Melodic lines are thoughtfully distributed across parts, allowing each performer to contribute meaningfully to the overall sound. This arrangement encourages collaborative learning and ensemble skills, making it a valuable addition to any educational repertoire. With its uplifting melody and supportive accompaniment, this rendition inspires young musicians to reach new distances and confidently share their musical journey with audiences.

String Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1276967 By Francesco Digilio. By Francesco Digilio. Arranged by Francesco Digilio. 21st Century,Chamber,Classical,Contemporary,Film/TV. Score and Parts. 9 pages. Sifare Edizioni Musicali srl #868662. Published by Sifare Edizioni Musicali srl (A0.1276967). I wrote this song after my mother's death in April 2014, where I express the pain I experienced in those days.

String Orchestra - Digital Download SKU: AX.00-PC-0016469_VA1 Viola. Composed by Keith Sharp. Instructional. Part. 2 pages. Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music #00-PC-0016469_VA1. Published by Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music (AX.00-PC-0016469_VA1). UPC: 038081465975.This stirring title features a majestic main theme and pesante accompanying figures which are catchy and attractive to play. The piece tells a story: its varied musical ideas portray the determination and resilience of explorers as they trek into the challenging unknown, contrasted with calmer experiences and the pleasure that new discoveries bring. A central chorale in G Major encourages cantabile sustain and warm tonal blend between the driving outer sections of the piece. All parts share the melodic interest and are thoughtfully written for the technique of developing players. The piano accompaniment is useful for rehearsal purposes or to assist with scaffolding balance, rhythm, and pitch in concert. (3:20) This title is available in SmartMusic.Concert/Contest; Festival.

String Orchestra - Digital Download SKU: AX.00-PR-0004707 Score. Composed by Keith Sharp. Instructional. Score. 11 pages. Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music #00-PR-0004707. Published by Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music (AX.00-PR-0004707). UPC: 038081465975.This stirring title features a majestic main theme and pesante accompanying figures which are catchy and attractive to play. The piece tells a story: its varied musical ideas portray the determination and resilience of explorers as they trek into the challenging unknown, contrasted with calmer experiences and the pleasure that new discoveries bring. A central chorale in G Major encourages cantabile sustain and warm tonal blend between the driving outer sections of the piece. All parts share the melodic interest and are thoughtfully written for the technique of developing players. The piano accompaniment is useful for rehearsal purposes or to assist with scaffolding balance, rhythm, and pitch in concert. (3:20) This title is available in SmartMusic.Concert/Contest; Festival.

String Orchestra - Digital Download SKU: AX.00-PC-0016469_VN3 3rd Violin (Viola [TC]). Composed by Keith Sharp. Instructional. Part. 2 pages. Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music #00-PC-0016469_VN3. Published by Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music (AX.00-PC-0016469_VN3). UPC: 038081465975.This stirring title features a majestic main theme and pesante accompanying figures which are catchy and attractive to play. The piece tells a story: its varied musical ideas portray the determination and resilience of explorers as they trek into the challenging unknown, contrasted with calmer experiences and the pleasure that new discoveries bring. A central chorale in G Major encourages cantabile sustain and warm tonal blend between the driving outer sections of the piece. All parts share the melodic interest and are thoughtfully written for the technique of developing players. The piano accompaniment is useful for rehearsal purposes or to assist with scaffolding balance, rhythm, and pitch in concert. (3:20) This title is available in SmartMusic.Concert/Contest; Festival.

String Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.886139 Composed by Jason McChristian. 20th Century,Contemporary. Score and parts. 29 pages. Jason Gary McChristian #2937867. Published by Jason Gary McChristian (A0.886139). The Great Blue Heron was inspired by the relatively large, wading bird, commonly found in North and Central America. The name of this bird has always conjured in me an image of something of such immense size and, yet, unbelievable beauty and wonder. Something bsoth terrifying and awe-inspiring.         Musically speaking, this work is an arabesque, a short, single movement containing ornamentation. This term is also in art to describe works that contain two flowing, decorative motifs in the shape of S and U. In ballet, it is used to describe the shape and movement of a spiral. The gestures of this work follow the contour of these shapes and movements and embody the arabesque in all of these forms.

String Orchestra - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1207077 Composed by Jean-Philippe Rameau (1683-1764). Arranged by A. Marbut 2022. Children,Classical,Holiday,Instructional,Traditional. Score and Parts. 1 pages. Amy Marbut #805256. Published by Amy Marbut (A0.1207077). This traditional piece was composed by Jean-Philippe Rameau.  It has been arranged here for beginner orchestral string ensembles.   This piece has been changed to MINOR to give it a creepy and sad feeling.  Perfect for Halloween performances.  It is also a great instructional tool to educate kids about counterpoint/ harmony and musical structure.  It starts with both lines in unison to help students adapt to each other in a group setting. Midway through the piece breaks into a round to teach about harmony and structure.  This composition is intended for beginner orchestral string ensembles.  The score, viola 1 2, cello 1 2, can be purchased separately .  All parts contain both lines of music and can stand on their own.  (example: a group of violins will only need this file).  

String Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1413823 By Spencer Bundy. By Ernest Bucalossi. Arranged by Spencer Bundy. 19th Century,Classical. 22 pages. Spencer Bundy #995609. Published by Spencer Bundy (A0.1413823). Ernest Bucalossi, like his Father, was an Italian British arranger and composer, mainly involved in light music. During the late 1800's he was musical director of several London theathres and was also musical director of The Doyle Carte Opera Company. This is his only known surviving composition.