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 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1210225 Composed by Stephen Foster (1826-1864). Arranged by Andrew R. Guarrine. 19th Century,Contest,Festival,Folk,Traditional. Score and Parts. 15 pages. GuarrineMusic #808062. Published by GuarrineMusic (A0.1210225). A Schottisch (pronounced sha-dish) is a partnered country dance of German origin and was very popular during the Victorian era. Composed in 2/4 time and is known for including a hop at the end of the melodic phrase.This adaptation of a piano piece by Stephen Foster is in the key of C to F, uses hooked bows, sixteenth notes, dotted eighth-sixteenth and double stops in the upper strings.  Suggested grade 2+/3.

String Orchestra - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1271699 Composed by Henry Clay Work. Arranged by Andrew R. Guarrine. 19th Century,20th Century,21st Century,Children,Folk. Score and Parts. 13 pages. GuarrineMusic #864080. Published by GuarrineMusic (A0.1271699). Grandfather’s Clock- This old song from the late 1800’s is adapted and arranged for string orchestra, optional wood blocks and optional piano. It is in the key of G, uses pizzicato and arco techniques, p, mf, and f dynamics, 1st and 2nd endings and the articulation of accent/sustained. Violin 1 does not go above D while the cello and bass do go down to a C. Uses 2 eighths (detached and slurred), quarter, half and dotted- quarter notes. Suggested tempo is “A walking tempo at 92� and has a suggested grade of 1+.

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 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.785938 Composed by Burns & Spilman. Arranged by Adapted and arranged by Andrew R. Guarrine. Christmas,Easter,Romantic Period,Wedding. Score and parts. 17 pages. GuarrineMusic #11801. Published by GuarrineMusic (A0.785938). This up-beat adaptation begins unison and has a strong finish in 4 parts. This beautiful melody in a waltz style has some eighth note patterns in the Vln. 2 and vla. Arco and pizz. L2 and H2 in Vln. 1 and high E in ‘vlc and Cb. Key of G Grade 1+.

String Orchestra - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.785987 Composed by Andrew R. Guarrine. Contemporary. Score and parts. 8 pages. GuarrineMusic #5731047. Published by GuarrineMusic (A0.785987). Robert’s Harmonic Adventure  (Guarrine)The real adventure will be when your beginners will be able to perform this with very little help from you.  Uses most of what they will learn during their first year. (D scale, repeats, down-bow/up-bow markings, forte and piano dynamics and of course, bow-lifts!)  Simple harmony.  An absolute must-have for your library.  3-part orchestra   D major  Grade 1  

String Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.786004 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Andrew R. Guarrine. Children,Folk. Score and parts. 16 pages. GuarrineMusic #6073857. Published by GuarrineMusic (A0.786004). Not your typical waltz, this arrangement is based on an English singing game and contains non-traditional counter-lines and phrasing that will keep your performers counting and audience listening. The melody (and variations) passed between both violin and viola sections creating  some interesting harmonies, the accompaniment doesn’t always play on 2 and 3, while the bass never stops keeping some sort of a time!  The suggested tempo is at 124, but feel free to speed it up and really challenge your players.      Key of G  Grade 3 (because of counting and range)

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 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+.

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