String Orchestra - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.948366

Composed by Janelle Zook Cunalata (ASCAP). Contemporary,Folk,Gospel,Instructional,Spiritual. Score and parts. 17 pages. JZC Music #3436233. Published by JZC Music (A0.948366).

A groovy and dramatic section A later gives way to a heartfelt rendition of Wayfaring Stranger only to return to the A section groovier than before with hints of Wayfaring Stranger before a climactic ending.  

This Grade 1.5-2 piece for string orchestra will be an exciting addition to your students repertoire while also introducing them to an important American folk song originating from the early 19th century about the journey of life.

Composer would be happy to be involved in the process of preparing the piece for performance.

Janelle may be contacted at www.JZCmusic.com

String Orchestra - Level 1 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1255701

Composed by Giles Farnaby, 1563-1640. Arranged by James M. Guthrie, ASCAP. Contest,Early Music,Festival,Historic,Instructional,Traditional. 15 pages. Jmsgu3 #849209. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.1255701).

1. Farnaby's Dreame
2. His Rest - Galiard
3. His Humour
4. Finale

Giles Farnaby was an English composer and virginalist during the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He is known for his contributions to Elizabethan and Jacobean music. He was born around 1560 and lived during the reigns of Queen Elizabeth I and King James I. He was a contemporary of other notable English composers such as William Byrd and John Dowland. Farnaby's compositions are known for their variety of styles. He wrote pieces that ranged from lively dance tunes to more intricate and introspective works. His music often featured elements of English folk melodies and dance rhythms.

Giles Farnaby's Fantasias are significant for their role in developing keyboard music, their influence on later composers, and their historical documentation of musical practices in late Renaissance England. Farnaby's music often displays a lively and whimsical character, with syncopations, rapid passagework, and playful ornamentation. His style was influenced by the continental keyboard music of his time, especially that of the English virginalists like John Bull and William Byrd. However, Farnaby's compositions also have a distinct character, marked by their dance-like rhythms and catchy melodies.

Although Farnaby's music fell out of favor during the Baroque period, there has been a resurgence of interest in his works in the modern era. Musicians and scholars have rediscovered and recorded his compositions, helping to revive his legacy.

String Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1298252

Composed by Giles Farnaby. Arranged by James M. Guthrie. Contest,Early Music,Festival,Historic,Renaissance,Traditional. 33 pages. Jmsgu3 #888225. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.1298252).

Giles Farnaby was an English composer and virginalist during the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He is known for his contributions to Elizabethan and Jacobean music. He was born around 1560 and lived during the reigns of Queen Elizabeth I and King James I. He was a contemporary of other notable English composers such as William Byrd and John Dowland. Farnaby's compositions are known for their variety of styles. He wrote pieces that ranged from lively dance tunes to more intricate and introspective works. His music often featured elements of English folk melodies and dance rhythms.

Giles Farnaby's Fantasias are significant for their role in developing keyboard music, their influence on later composers, and their historical documentation of musical practices in late Renaissance England. Farnaby's music often displays a lively and whimsical character, with syncopations, rapid passagework, and playful ornamentation. His style was influenced by the continental keyboard music of his time, especially that of the English virginalists like John Bull and William Byrd. However, Farnaby's compositions also have a distinct character, marked by their dance-like rhythms and catchy melodies.

Although Farnaby's music fell out of favor during the Baroque period, there has been a resurgence of interest in his works in the modern era. Musicians and scholars have rediscovered and recorded his compositions, helping to revive his legacy.

String Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1298242

Composed by Giles Farnaby. Arranged by James M. Guthrie. Contest,Early Music,Festival,Historic,Renaissance,Traditional. 17 pages. Jmsgu3 #888221. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.1298242).

Giles Farnaby was an English composer and virginalist during the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He is known for his contributions to Elizabethan and Jacobean music. He was born around 1560, and he lived during the reigns of Queen Elizabeth I and King James I. He was a contemporary of other notable English composers such as William Byrd and John Dowland. Farnaby's compositions are known for their variety of styles. He wrote pieces that ranged from lively dance tunes to more intricate and introspective works. His music often featured elements of English folk melodies and dance rhythms.

Giles Farnaby's Fantasias are significant for their role in the development of keyboard music, their influence on later composers, and their historical documentation of musical practices in late Renaissance England. Farnaby's music often displays a lively and whimsical character, with syncopations, rapid passagework, and playful ornamentation. His style was influenced by the continental keyboard music of his time, especially that of the English virginalists like John Bull and William Byrd. However, Farnaby's compositions also have a distinct character, marked by their dance-like rhythms and catchy melodies.

Although Farnaby's music fell out of favor during the Baroque period, there has been a resurgence of interest in his works in the modern era. Musicians and scholars have rediscovered and recorded his compositions, helping to revive his legacy.

String Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.567849

Composed by Thomas Graf. Arranged by Thomas Graf. Christmas,Classical,Easter,Holiday,Wedding. Score and parts. 17 pages. Thomas Graf - the-hit-factory.com #1968209. Published by Thomas Graf - the-hit-factory.com (A0.567849).

What a fanfare – wonderful opener for any occasion. Originally composed for a famous trumpet player’s wedding mess. Powerful and lyrical at a time. Fits perfectly with Item Kanon C Dur by Thomas H. Graf.  Enjoy the music! 

Instrumentation:  Violin 1+2, Viola, Cello, Contra Bass           

Listen to the recording - a challenge for your ensemble.  Check out our latest uploads:  http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/publishers/thomas-graf-the-hit-factory-com/smp-press/3001412+1303131?N...                               

Any individual arrangement and substitute parts are available on request. Call +49 (0) 172 2515987 E-Mail: info@the-hit-factory.com. www.the-hit-factory.com facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hitfactorymusic    New catalog included

Video: https://www.youtu.be/R3ctcALH03A.

String Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.567908

Composed by Thomas Graf. Arranged by Thomas Graf. Baroque,Classical,Contemporary,Wedding. Score and parts. 17 pages. Thomas Graf - the-hit-factory.com #1991149. Published by Thomas Graf - the-hit-factory.com (A0.567908).

What a fanfare – wonderful opener for any occasion. Originally composed for a famous trumpet player’s wedding mess. Powerful and lyrical at a time. Fits perfectly with Item Kanon C Dur by Thomas H. Graf.  Enjoy the music! 

Instrumentation:  Violin 1+2, Viola, Cello, Contra Bass           

Listen to the recording - a challenge for your ensemble.  Check out our latest uploads:  http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/publishers/thomas-graf-the-hit-factory-com/smp-press/3001412+1303131?N...                               

Any individual arrangement and substitute parts are available on request. Call +49 (0) 172 2515987 E-Mail: info@the-hit-factory.com. www.the-hit-factory.com facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hitfactorymusic   

New catalog included

Video: https://www.youtu.be/R3ctcALH03A.

String Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.876668

Composed by Dosia McKay. 20th Century,Contemporary. Score and parts. 23 pages. Gavia Music #63367. Published by Gavia Music (A0.876668).

A note from the composer: I wrote Farewell Dream Garden for the International Music in the Garden Composers’ Competition Wroclaw - Kraków 2010/2011. The competition was sponsored by the Botanical Gardens of Wroclaw to commemorate the 200th anniversary of their founding. The guidelines of the competition suggested a musical portrayal of times of day in the garden and I chose to depict nighttime, or more specifically, dreaming. My idea of a night garden is deeply lyrical, emotional, and colorful. Broadly arching phrases of the soprano vocalise, ebbs and flows of the string orchestra, and intricate flute textures all compound to make Farewell one of my most romantic and spectacular compositions to date. The composition won the second prize in the competition.

For Soprano, Flute, and String Orchestra (4, 4, 3, 2, 1, or larger)
Total duration 11:30
Copyright 2010 Dosia McKay / Gavia Music (ASCAP)
 Watch performance by Sylwia OlszyÅ„ska, soprano, and Renata Guzik, flute, with The Orpheus Orchestra under the direction of Jan BaryÅ‚a: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=deq746QS3Hc
Perusal score only.

String Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.859858

Composed by Georges Bizet. Arranged by Steven Kruse. Christmas,Romantic Period,World. Score and parts. 59 pages. String Play for All #2929163. Published by String Play for All (A0.859858).

String Play for All offers arrangements of the great classics for violin and string ensembles of mixed levels and abilities.
Your students will be challenged and enjoy learning this majestic and energetic work which is a Christmas-time favorite. Designed for a mixed-level of abilities, your beginners will be able to make music with your older players. The twinkle parts consist entirely of open strings, and introduces col legno. The Advanced Violin part (optional) extends to 5th position. There are six violin parts, viola, cello, bass (optional), piano (optional) and twinkle parts for viola and cello, along with violin. Included are score and one copy of each part. Extra string parts are available for purchase.

This is an rousing selection, about 3 minutes in length. 

String Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1075702

Composed by Anonymous. Arranged by Evan Halloin. Classical,Folk,Patriotic,Traditional. Score and parts. 30 pages. Evan Halloin #679889. Published by Evan Halloin (A0.1075702).

This traditional American folk song has been arranged for a string orchestra with harp. There are some nice solo moments for bass and violin. Creative harmonies and formal liberties give the arrangement a rhapsodic feel.

Duration: about 4:30

Score and parts are included in a 9 x 12 size. Adobe Acrobat will easily shrink to fit letter size paper.

String Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.892481

Composed by James Scott. Celtic,Contemporary,World. Score and parts. 33 pages. Mesa Music Publishing #4414835. Published by Mesa Music Publishing (A0.892481).

Inspired by a visit to Santander in Spain,  this piece is a reflection on a civil war battlefield and a traditional dance from Galacia. About 5 minutes in length it is a perfect encore to a string quintet or orchestra concert.