String Orchestra - Level 1 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1268024

By Andrew R. Guarrine. By Andrew R. Guarrine. Arranged by Andrew R. Guarrine. 21st Century,Children,Contemporary,Instructional. Score and Parts. 10 pages. GuarrineMusic #860580. Published by GuarrineMusic (A0.1268024).

Round and Round 

This original in D major and 3/4 time is for 3-part string orchestra and piano. It is in unison, simple harmony and simple counterpoint. Range for violins 1 is D-B, violin 2/viola is also D-b with an added low A (1 on G!). ‘Cello range is open D to C# on A while the bass range is open A to B on the G string. Note values used are half, quarter and dotted-half. Rests used is the quarter. Dynamics are forte and mf, bowing and lifts are marked. Melody and harmony are played in ALL parts and is wrapped up in about 1:40 at a Moderato tempo. 

Suggested grade is: .5/+ (end of the first year).

String Orchestra - Level 1 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1391538

By Andrew R. Guarrine. By Andrew R. Guarrine. Arranged by Andrew R. Guarrine. 21st Century,Contemporary,Country,Pop. 14 pages. GuarrineMusic #975076. Published by GuarrineMusic (A0.1391538).

Bacon, Grits and Fried Eggs

Nothin’ better than a southern-style breakfast to start your day off right!
This original in the key of D and 4/4 time has all the fixins’ to keep you going with your
mornin’ chores until lunchtime.
     Has pseudo double-stops, (Vln.1 plays top notes, 2nds/vlas play bottom notes),
dissonance. ‘Cello and bass are either in unison or octaves. Pizzicato in upper parts.
Range is D-B, with open E in Vln. 1. Rhythms used are quarter, half, quarter rest and
some multi-rests.

Suggested Grade .5 (end of 1st year) and also comes with an optional piano part.

String Orchestra - Level 1 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1372570

By Andrew R. Guarrine. By Andrew R. Guarrine. Contemporary,Latin,Pop,Standards,Traditional. 11 pages. GuarrineMusic #956892. Published by GuarrineMusic (A0.1372570).

Like it’s namesake, Habañera Sauce (no salt added!), is a hot, new, composition for 3-part

string orchestra and piano. Composed for violin 1, violin 2/ viola, ‘cello/ bass and piano, is in

the key of D major, 4/4 time uses pizz and arco and even pizz and arco together for a different

“color.� Students are introduced to “Allegro�(120 bpm), 1st/ 2nd endings, p and f dynamics

and only uses notes D-A in all instruments. It introduces multi-measure rests in all parts and

uses quarters, half notes, quarter rests and simple 2-part harmony and a bass line.

Suggested Grade: .5/ 1 (as soon as they know D-A).

String Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1282097

Composed by Andrew R. Guarrine. Arranged by Andrew R. Guarrine. 19th Century,Folk,Patriotic,Traditional. Score and Parts. 24 pages. GuarrineMusic #873444. Published by GuarrineMusic (A0.1282097).

This medley of music from early America features “The Liberty Song�, “Hunters of Kentucky� and “Turkey in the Straw� is arranged for your grade 3 string orchestra. Plays in both G major to D major, uses marcato, spiccato styles, hooked bows, eighth-double sixteenth and sixteenth-eighth-sixteenth rhythms in some sections. Also uses open-string double stops in “Turkey’ that will also feature your violin 1 section. This medley clocks in at about 4:20 and features all your sections. 

Take your audience and students on a trip through time in this great piece. 

Suggested grade 3.     $12.99 

String Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1264956

By Andrew R. Guarrine. By Folk Song- Early 1820's-1830's. Arranged by Andrew R. Guarrine. 19th Century,Contest,Country,Festival,Folk. Score and Parts. 19 pages. GuarrineMusic #857586. Published by GuarrineMusic (A0.1264956).

Long Tail Blue 

This song referring to fashionable dress coat is from the 1820’s and is generally attributed to George Washington Dixon but no one really knows. This adaption/arrangement is for string orchestra and optional piano. Written in the key of G and is in cut-time, it uses slurs, ties, hooked bows, quarter, half, dotted-half and whole notes. Bowings are marked including bow lifts. Fingerings include: L2 in violin 1, L1 in violin 2, H3 and C/D double stop in viola, 2 in the celli and bass. Cello have a nice counter-melody and the bass plays pizzicato throughout. Great piece for contest. Suggested grade: 2 

String Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1323464

By Andrew R. Guarrine. By Andrew R. Guarrine. 21st Century,Chamber,Contemporary. 11 pages. GuarrineMusic #911691. Published by GuarrineMusic (A0.1323464).

This original is composed for a string orchestra in the key of G. Contains 1st violin divisi with a 1st stand tremolo. Sordino also in 1st violin. Viola, ‘vc, and bass pizzicato and arco divisi stands at the end. Also features slurs, pizz., legato bowing, crescendos and decrescendos.
A neat little original. 

Suggested Grade 2.

Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791). Arranged by Adapted and arranged by Andrew R. Guarrine. Classical Period, Christmas, Wedding. Score, Set of Parts. 9 pages. Published by GuarrineMusic (S0.40125). - Score,Set of Parts - Classical Period,Christmas,Wedding - GuarrineMusic

String Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.785926

Composed by Pachabel. Arranged by Adapted and arranged by Andrew R. Guarrine. Baroque,Christmas,Classical,Wedding. Score and parts. 16 pages. GuarrineMusic #2029111. Published by GuarrineMusic (A0.785926).

This adaptation of the Canon uses plenty of pizz and arco in all parts, L2 in vla, melody in violin and in the 'cello part. Eighth-sixteenth rhythms and is in the key of G. Great for concerts, festival and weddings.
Bass and piano are helpful but not necessary. 

String Orchestra - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1127567

Composed by Andrew R. Guarrine. Contemporary,Contest,Festival,Instructional. Score and parts. 10 pages. GuarrineMusic #728180. Published by GuarrineMusic (A0.1127567).

Basso Divertimento! (Bass Clef Fun!) Give your cello and bass sections a well deserved feature with this fun original. It is composed in D major and 4/4 time, with a simple yet catchy melody. Vln 1 does go to an open E while the bass NEVER needs to play above A. Written for 3 part string orchestra and piano, it introduces DC al Fine, uses pizz and arco in the violin and viola section, forte and mezzo forte dynamics, simple 2 part harmony and uses only half-notes, quarter-notes and quarter-rests. It is a great piece for that end of the year concert. Key of D, Grade .5-1 4/4 time Everyone needs to know the D scale.

By OneRepublic. Arranged by Arranged by Andrew R. Guarrine. Score, Set of Parts. 23 pages. Published by GuarrineMusic (H0.136415-212511). - Score,Set of Parts - - GuarrineMusic

String Orchestra - Level 1 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.785985

Composed by Andrew R. Guarrine. Contemporary. Score and parts. 8 pages. GuarrineMusic #5731039. Published by GuarrineMusic (A0.785985).

Eighths, Pizz, Quarters and Halfs  (Guarrine)

The title pretty much says it all.  Only uses the D scale, eighth notes in all the parts, repeats, easy contrary motion and easy imitation.  Forte and piano are the only dynamics used.  Very playable for the end of that 1st year concert.

Grade 1  Key of D  3-part orchestral  

String Orchestra - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1110106

Composed by Andrew R. Guarrine. Contemporary,Contest,Festival. Score and parts. 9 pages. GuarrineMusic #712438. Published by GuarrineMusic (A0.1110106).

Anytime of the year is a great time to take a walk in the park enjoying the peaceful sounds of nature and looking at the scenery. This original for 3 part string orchestra and piano is playable after learning the D major scale, eighth-notes, repeats, piano and forte dynamics. It also introduces simple imitation between the upper and lower instruments. ‘Celli play up to high D while the basses never play above 4th finger B. The basses do play arco and pizza Key of D, 3-part string orchestra and piano. Suggested grade 1.

String Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.785941

Composed by Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina. Arranged by Edited and adapted by Andrew R. Guarrine. Baroque,Christmas,Easter,Renaissance. Score and parts. 15 pages. GuarrineMusic #49563. Published by GuarrineMusic (A0.785941).

Exulate Deo – (Palestrina) This transcription/adaptation of his Motet for 5 voices has been uadapted for Vln. 1 & 2, Vla. 1 & 2 and ‘cello/Cb. This typical Renaissance style (independent lines and plenty of counterpoint) piece could be performed with orchestra or even an ensemble. If you have the violas, this exciting piece is a MUST for your library! Key of C Grade 2+.

String Orchestra - Digital Download

SKU: A0.785932

Composed by Hardaway. Arranged by Adapted and arranged by Andrew R. Guarrine. Contemporary. Score and parts. 19 pages. GuarrineMusic #2031003. Published by GuarrineMusic (A0.785932).

Another adaptation of an old piece for string orchestra, snare drum and triangle (one player). Dotted quarter-eighth patterns, hooked bows and slurs. High D, L1 and H3 in vln 1, H4 in ‘vlc. Key of D Grade 2+.

String Orchestra - Level 1 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1201534

Composed by Andrew R. Guarrine. Children,Christmas,Holiday. Score and parts. 12 pages. GuarrineMusic #800154. Published by GuarrineMusic (A0.1201534).

Santa’s Midnight Visit  (Guarrine)

Close your eyes tight and listen for the reindeer and then the big guy himself on the roof,  down the chimney and gets to work with as little noise as possible.  He is quick so you need to listen carefully.  And as fast as he started, you can hear him cross the roof, put his pack back into the sleigh and his reindeer take him to the next house on his rounds. 

3-part string orchestra (opt. piano)  Key of D major, 4/4 time uses notes:D, E, F#, G, A, B. 
All bowing are marked, only dynamics used f and mf.  Grade .5, has half notes, quarter notes and multiple rests.