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 EggsNothin’ 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 yourmornin’ 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 andsome multi-rests.Suggested Grade .5 (end of 1st year) and also comes with an optional piano part.

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 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: A0.1323464 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.

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-partstring orchestra and piano. Composed for violin 1, violin 2/ viola, ‘cello/ bass and piano, is inthe 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 dynamicsand only uses notes D-A in all instruments. It introduces multi-measure rests in all parts anduses 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 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.

String Orchestra - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1188022 Composed by Andrew R. Guarrine. 20th Century,Contemporary,Contest,Festival,Pop. Score and parts. 12 pages. GuarrineMusic #787637. Published by GuarrineMusic (A0.1188022). Fingers on Fire (3 part SO and piano) You’re going to need a hose to cool your players fingers after they perform this pizzicato piece! With a ‘suggested’ tempo marking of ‘Spirito’ at 135, feel free to challenge your players to play even faster! This will be perfect for your for your 1st concert even before they start using the bow!In the key of D major, with a range of D-B in all parts, has unison and 2-part harmony, uses only p, mf and f dynamics markings and has several marked fingerings. Also introduces multi-measure rests in all parts. Suggested Grade .5+/1-.

String Orchestra - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.785939 Composed by Andrew R. Guarrine. Contemporary. Score and parts. 9 pages. GuarrineMusic #12167. Published by GuarrineMusic (A0.785939). This short, original march is in the key of G and is in 4/4 time for three part orchestra and piano. Grade 1.5.

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String Orchestra - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1282454 Composed by Andrew R. Guarrine. Contemporary,Instructional. Score and Parts. 5 pages. GuarrineMusic #872240. Published by GuarrineMusic (A0.1282454). Pizzicato and RestsThis original for unison orchestra is in the key of D, 4/4 time with a suggested tempo marking of Allegro (120) or faster!  This pizzicato piece, only uses the notes D-A in ALL instruments, and quarter notes, half notes, whole rests and quarter rests.Introduces your students to repeat signs, multiple rests, forte and piano dynamics.  Need a piano?  No problem, the score is written as a grand staff. The challenge is not the notes but the speed and counting.Suggested grade is .5+, maybe at the end of the first year.

String Orchestra - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1192207 Composed by Andrew R. Guarrine. 20th Century,Contemporary,Contest,Festival,Instructional. Score and parts. 14 pages. GuarrineMusic #791675. Published by GuarrineMusic (A0.1192207). Syncopation IslandTake your orchestra on a trip to Syncopation Island that only uses quarter, half and whole notes,  quarter and whole rests. This trip starts in the key of D to G (no L2’s or 2nd fingers) and then back to the key of D.   Vln 2/vla begin arco and have one count to change to pizzicato. ‘Cello and bass begin pizzicato and also have one count to switch to arco. All parts return to arco at the end.   Dynamics used are: f, mf, cresc., and all bowing are marked. All parts need to be familiar with the G, D and A strings (the bass never shifts). Form is AABCAASuggested grade is:  .5/1 -end of a first full year.

String Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.785992 Composed by John Hinton. Arranged by Andrew R. Guarrine. Baroque,Renaissance. Score and parts. 12 pages. GuarrineMusic #5791263. Published by GuarrineMusic (A0.785992). Come, Follow Me! (John Hinton)This adaptation of a madrigal is to be performed lightly and not too fast.  Uses hooked-bows, slurs and plenty of imitation.  The first section is a solo violin with the cello coming in later. Only uses forte and piano dynamic markings.  A great piece for solo and ensemble or as a lighter piece for your orchestra at that spring performance.  (Quartet -with optional Cb.)      Key of D  2/2 time  Grade 2+ because of style and technique.  

String Orchestra - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.786002 Composed by Nursery Song. Arranged by Andrew R. Guarrine. Contemporary. Score and parts. 12 pages. GuarrineMusic #6062337. Published by GuarrineMusic (A0.786002). Jolly Old Miller  A nursery song adapted for 3-part orchestra and piano (recommended) that uses eighth notes, pizzicato and arco techniques, piano and mezzo-forte dynamics.  This catchy, 8 measure phrase is repeated 3 times (with the melody always in the violin 1),  is a great teaching tool for your second-year orchestra for melody, accompaniment, rhythm and harmony.      Key of G   Grade 1+/2

String Orchestra - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1182237 Composed by Andrew R. Guarrine. Contemporary,Contest,Festival,Pop. Score and parts. 9 pages. GuarrineMusic #781982. Published by GuarrineMusic (A0.1182237). AllegroThis original for 3 part string orchestra and and piano is in the key of D major, 4/4 time with a range of D to A in the upper strings and D to B in ‘cello and bass.  Uses only quarter notes, half notes and quarter rests, down, up and bow-lift markings and multi-measure rests.  Forte is the ONLY dynamic!More first performance repertoire for your orchestra. Grade .5+.