String Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1505305

By Keith Terrett. By Unknown. Arranged by Keith Terrett. Instructional,Multicultural,Patriotic,Standards,Traditional,World. 13 pages. Keith Terrett #1080689. Published by Keith Terrett (A0.1505305).

Kong Christian stod ved højen mast (Danish pronunciation: [k??? ?k??estjæn ?stoð? ve? ?h?j?n? mæst]; King Christian stood by the lofty mast), commonly shortened to Kong Christian, is the unofficial royal anthem of Denmark that officially has equal status of national anthem together with Der er et yndigt land (There is a Lovely Country), though it is almost exclusively used in relation to the Danish royal house and the military. The theme of the song is the heroics of Danish and Norwegian sailors during the wars against Sweden (including the Torstenson War) in the 17th and 18th centuries.

On New Year's Eve, it is tradition to sing along as the Danmarks Radio Girl's Choir sing the song on television, immediately after midnight following the other national anthem. Usually, only the first verse is sung on official occasions. Adopted in 1780, it is one of the oldest national anthems in the world.

String Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1473867

Composed by Tivadar Nachez. 19th Century,Chamber,Folk,Jewish,Romantic Period. 33 pages. Albismusic #1051586. Published by Albismusic (A0.1473867).

One of the best-known and most frequently performed gypsy dances for violin solo on the classical music stage around 1900. Unfortunately completely unknown today. Here in the original orchestration for strings and cimbalom! Nachèz himself played this best showpiece in each of his numerous concerts. Other violinists also played this lively gypsy dance op.14 / I, for example:
3-01-1902, Musikverein, Great Hall, Vienna Philharmonic
soloist, Stefi Geyer.
29-9-1898, BBC orchestra, London, Queens Hall, 29 PROMS concerts
soloist, Arthur W. Payne.

String Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1256304

By Michael Blostein. By Ludwig van Beethoven. Arranged by Michael Blostein. Classical,Contest,Festival,Historic,Instructional,Romantic Period. Score and Parts. 28 pages. Michael D. Blostein #849775. Published by Michael D. Blostein (A0.1256304).

Beethoven’s Six Ländler for Two Violins and Bass, WoO 15 – the basis for this work - constitute his second and final set of these forms of German dance, written as a commission for the annual dances at the Vienna Redoutensaal. Both sets were apparently intended for actual events of social dancing.

This set likely date from early 1802, when Beethoven was working intensely on his second symphony.

This arrangement for string orchestra requires shifting into 2nd position for the first violins in one section, and the viola (as well as 3rd violin if used) and 2nd violins are required to go into half position for two sections. Cellos need to extend. The requirements for the bass are minimal, but the bass players can play the cello part (with appropriate fingering and position alterations) and the piece works. The second violins do not need to shift, but some of the string crossing (shared with the first violins) can be a bit tricky.

This piece works best at a faster tempo (in 1), but can work at a slower tempo (a fast 3).

String Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1417418

Composed by John R. Daniels. Chamber,Classical,Traditional,Wedding. 21 pages. John R. Daniels #998956. Published by John R. Daniels (A0.1417418).

Dance at Sunrise is a Delightful Dance to Celebrate a New Day.  It's a relatively simple piece with a few not-so-hidden surprises for those who know what they need to hear. Possible challenges with Dance at Sunrise could be the number of accidentals and a tricky rhythm is some places. The good news is that once these sections are learned the first time around, they are repeated a few times so that the piece has continuity and becomes enjoyable to play.