String Orchestra - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.563591 Composed by Austin Ralphson. Blues,Concert,Instructional,Standards. Score and parts. 39 pages. Austin Ralphson #4317691. Published by Austin Ralphson (A0.563591). Children (and adults) who learn a musical instrument will always progress at different rates. Students also develop some of the many skills involved in instrumental playing faster than other skills.The Mixed Abilities School Ensemble Series for Easy String Orchestra has the flexibility to allow pupils of different standards to play together in one ensemble (up to five parts).Each piece has a total of 5 different parts which are fully interchangeable between violins, violas and cellos (double basses can double the cello parts). So whether you have 15 violins and a viola, or 3 violins, or 4 cellos or whatever, the pieces will still work well together. All parts are provided for all instruments.Part 5 uses long notes on open strings. The other parts gradually increase in difficulty up to Part 1, which uses first and second positions. The teacher should select appropriate parts for the players in the group.I GOT THE BLUES is the second piece in this series, and uses typical Blues characteristics such as syncopation and swung quavers. It also includes a section in which any player can improvise; suggested notes to use in the solo are provided along with backing figures.Please listen to the mp3 file, which is an electronic example of the piece being played with 4 violin parts and a cello on Part 5.The purchaser of this product may print as many copies of the parts as required in order for the piece to work successfully with the ensemble. They must not copy, print or distribute the score or parts for others who have not purchased the product independently.Complete string catalogue arr. Austin Ralphson is here (copy and paste to new tab):www.ralphsonstrings.com 

String Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.730531 Composed by James Nathaniel Holland. Broadway,Contemporary,Musical/Show,Opera. Score and parts. 212 pages. James Nathaniel Holland #6503325. Published by James Nathaniel Holland (A0.730531). INDIVIDUAL INSTRUMENTS 2 of 2 (Strings and Harp). An original opera of four stories in the spirit of street theater, taken and based on Geoffrey Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales  updated with original libretto by American composer James Nathaniel Holland.  Act 1:  For All The Rocks Off the Coast of Brittany (drama), Act 2: Une Danse Macabre (drama/comedy), Act 3: What All Women Want (drama/comedy), and Act 4: That Pesky Itch (comedy).  Can be stand-alone one acts or performed together with overture.  Scores: Piano Vocal Score, Full Orchestral Score, and Instrument Parts 1 and 2.  8 Principals who double or triple roles and sing choruses parts in the other acts.  No chorus required or may include full chorus cast.  Instrumentation:  f1/picc, fl2, ob, eh, cl12, bsn 12, hrn 12, tpt12, trmb, tba, timp, perc., hrp, and strings.  Minimum required eight singers:  Coloratura, Soprano, Dramatic Soprano, Mezzo, 2 Tenors, Baritone, Bass.

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 - Digital Download SKU: AX.00-PC-0001782_VN2 2nd Violin. Composed by Bob Russell and Duke Ellington. Arranged by Robert Gardner. Instructional. Part. 4 pages. Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music #00-PC-0001782_VN2. Published by Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music (AX.00-PC-0001782_VN2). UPC: 038081353425.Big band jazz translates very well for strings and this cool arrangement stays true to the style of the original. Most sections share the melody, with the others playing the famous call-and-response accompaniment, and all but the cellos remain in first position. Two solos are written out for each instrument, with chord changes and back-up parts provided to allow students to create their own solos, encouraging improvisation. Your students will enjoy performing this authentic and accessible arrangement of Ellington's classic tune, and it would make an upbeat and distinctive addition to any concert program.

String Orchestra - Digital Download SKU: AX.00-PC-0001782_VA1 Viola. Composed by Bob Russell and Duke Ellington. Arranged by Robert Gardner. Instructional. Part. 4 pages. Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music #00-PC-0001782_VA1. Published by Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music (AX.00-PC-0001782_VA1). UPC: 038081353425.Big band jazz translates very well for strings and this cool arrangement stays true to the style of the original. Most sections share the melody, with the others playing the famous call-and-response accompaniment, and all but the cellos remain in first position. Two solos are written out for each instrument, with chord changes and back-up parts provided to allow students to create their own solos, encouraging improvisation. Your students will enjoy performing this authentic and accessible arrangement of Ellington's classic tune, and it would make an upbeat and distinctive addition to any concert program.

String Orchestra - Digital Download SKU: AX.00-PC-0001782_VC1 Cello. Composed by Bob Russell and Duke Ellington. Arranged by Robert Gardner. Instructional. Part. 4 pages. Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music #00-PC-0001782_VC1. Published by Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music (AX.00-PC-0001782_VC1). UPC: 038081353425.Big band jazz translates very well for strings and this cool arrangement stays true to the style of the original. Most sections share the melody, with the others playing the famous call-and-response accompaniment, and all but the cellos remain in first position. Two solos are written out for each instrument, with chord changes and back-up parts provided to allow students to create their own solos, encouraging improvisation. Your students will enjoy performing this authentic and accessible arrangement of Ellington's classic tune, and it would make an upbeat and distinctive addition to any concert program.

String Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1216600 Composed by Various. Arranged by David Catherwood. Classical,Patriotic. Score and Parts. 20 pages. Opus 3 Music #813152. Published by Opus 3 Music (A0.1216600). Four famous tunes by Elgar, Holst and Handel arranged for strings (Quartet/Orchestra) March from Scipio – HandelTheme from Pomp & Circumstance No.1 – ElgarTheme from Pomp & Circumstance No.4 – ElgarI vow to thee my country - HolstFour well loved patriotic tune in simple but effective arrangements.These arrangement are suitable for string orchestra with optional percussion and will work well with string quartets. The keys chosen will enable the arrangements to be used to accompany singing if required A full set contains a set of parts for each piece (with permission to copy to suit your own requirements) for the following instrumentsParts included in downloadViolin 1Violin 2ViolaCello/BassSome optional percussion for several pieces

String Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1290324 Composed by Matthew Bridges. Arranged by Paul Bergeron. Christian,Folk. Score and Parts. 18 pages. Paul Bergeron #881028. Published by Paul Bergeron (A0.1290324). This unique rendition of Crown Him With Many Crowns is orchestrated for string ensemble. The reharmonization breathes new life into this timeless hymn, offering a fresh perspective on its well-known melody. Additionally, chord symbols have been thoughtfully included to accommodate the incorporation of other instruments, allowing for a versatile musical experience.

String Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1376548 Composed by Connor Sigman. Classical. 16 pages. Connor Sigman #961077. Published by Connor Sigman (A0.1376548). Dive into the enchanting world of our original waltz, meticulously composed in the timeless key of E Major. This captivating musical piece, created for my MYP Personal Project, gracefully sweeps you off your feet with its elegant three-four time signature and rich harmonic palette. The melodic dance between the instruments in this composition evokes a sense of sophistication and romance, making it a perfect addition to any musical collection. Immerse yourself in the beauty of the E Major waltz, where each note is a step in a graceful dance that unfolds with every listen. This version has been arranged for string ensembles, the instruments used are:Violins (opt. divisi)ViolasCellos (divisi)Basses.

String Orchestra - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.742474 Composed by Antonio Vivaldi. Arranged by Arte Nova Music Lab. Baroque,Concert,Easter,Standards,World. Score and parts. 50 pages. Arte Nova Music Lab #4601825. Published by Arte Nova Music Lab (A0.742474). Antonio Lucio Vivaldi  4 March 1678 – 28 July 1741) was an Italian Baroque musical composer, virtuoso violinist, teacher, and priest. Born in Venice, the capital of the Venetian Republic, he is regarded as one of the greatest Baroque composers, and his influence during his lifetime was widespread across Europe. He composed many instrumental concertos, for the violin and a variety of other instruments, as well as sacred choral works and more than forty operas. His best-known work is a series of violin concertos known as the Four Seasons. Many of his compositions were written for the all-female music ensemble of the Ospedale della Pietà, a home for abandoned children. Vivaldi had worked there as a Catholic priest for 1 1/2 years and was employed there from 1703 to 1715 and from 1723 to 1740. Vivaldi also had some success with expensive stagings of his operas in Venice, Mantua and Vienna. After meeting the Emperor Charles VI, Vivaldi moved to Vienna, hoping for royal support. However, the Emperor died soon after Vivaldi's arrival, and Vivaldi himself died, in poverty, less than a year later. Taken from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antonio_Vivaldi

String Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1279497 Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Arranged by Paul Wood. Baroque. Score and Parts. 19 pages. MyMusicScores.com #870981. Published by MyMusicScores.com (A0.1279497). Sheep May Safely Graze is a pastoral aria from Johann Sebastian Bach's Cantata BWV 208, also known as the Hunt Cantata. Written in the early 18th century, the piece showcases Bach's intricate melodic lines and harmonies, reflecting the serene image of sheep grazing peacefully. The delicate interplay between the soprano voice and the accompanying instruments creates a gentle and soothing atmosphere. Through its simple beauty and elegant composition, Sheep May Safely Graze captures the essence of nature's tranquility, making it a beloved and timeless piece in classical music repertoire.Here is an arrangement for String Orchestra.The PDF file contains the score and all parts.

String Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.914135 Composed by Tom Swafford. 20th Century,Latin. Score and parts. 28 pages. Tom Swafford #3574953. Published by Tom Swafford (A0.914135). Dramatic and intense original composition influenced by Argentinian composer Astor Piazzolla.  This version was written in 2017 for the South Anchorage High School Orchestra. A viola cadenza is included; however, any instrument can play the cadenza and players are encouraged to improvise or write their own cadenzas. Score and parts are included. duration: 5 minutes. www.tomswafford.com ASCAP .

String Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.509281 Composed by Janice Malan. Instructional,Jazz,Standards. Score and parts. 79 pages. Janice Malan #6331657. Published by Janice Malan (A0.509281). Jazzy Strings is an upbeat original jazz piece for intermediate string orchestras with optional drum set and piano accompaniment. If you are teaching improvisation to your orchestra, there is an 8 measure vamp section just for improv solos of any instrument. If you do not want to improv, just mark out that section. What a delight to introduce the strings to a sample of a jazzy tune . Great piece for concert. If you have want to add jazz band to your ensemble, see my version called Jazzy. This includes the jazz band version plus strings. Have Fun and Enjoy!

String Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1432036 By Juan Maria Solare. By Juan Maria Solare. 20th Century,Classical,Contemporary,Historic,Instructional. 8 pages. Juan Maria Solare #1012516. Published by Juan Maria Solare (A0.1432036). Orchestraining is a cycle of orchestral studies, each focusing on different aspects of performance. These studies are specifically designed for non-professional orchestras, although any orchestra will improve by playing some of these pieces during rehearsals. It is always necessary to pay attention to intonation and many other aspects of orchestral performance.In addition, these studies are also useful for orchestral conducting students. For example, it is essential to know how to conduct a simultaneous attack of a chord that does not begin on the first beat, but a eighth note after the third beat.I began writing these studies around 2013, when I took over the direction of the Bremer Orchestergemeinschaft and noticed the complete absence of repertoire of this kind. As a pianist, I am accustomed to studies by Carl Czerny or playing scales. Each individual instrumentalist knows studies of technique for their instrument. However, there are no, or at least I am not aware of, similar studies for orchestral performance technique and the specific difficulties of ensemble playing that it requires. The cycle Orchestraining aims to fill this gap.The sixth etude focuses on the difficult subject of harmonics in the strings. In the classical repertorire, harmonics are not so present as other orchestral colors. There fore, it is particularly difficult to find repertory to train them.

String Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1432024 By Juan Maria Solare. By Juan Maria Solare. 20th Century,Classical,Contemporary,Historic,Instructional. 15 pages. Juan Maria Solare #1012503. Published by Juan Maria Solare (A0.1432024). Orchestraining is a cycle of orchestral studies, each focusing on different aspects of performance. These studies are specifically designed for non-professional orchestras, although any orchestra will improve by playing some of these pieces during rehearsals. It is always necessary to pay attention to intonation and many other aspects of orchestral performance.In addition, these studies are also useful for orchestral conducting students. For example, it is essential to know how to conduct a simultaneous attack of a chord that does not begin on the first beat, but a eighth note after the third beat.I began writing these studies around 2013, when I took over the direction of the Bremer Orchestergemeinschaft and noticed the complete absence of repertoire of this kind. As a pianist, I am accustomed to studies by Carl Czerny or playing scales. Each individual instrumentalist knows studies of technique for their instrument. However, there are no, or at least I am not aware of, similar studies for orchestral performance technique and the specific difficulties of ensemble playing that it requires. The cycle Orchestraining aims to fill this gap.The third Etude focuses on Spiccato and is therefore only for strings.