String Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.946181 Composed by James Lord Pierpont. Arranged by Marival Moreira. Christian,Christmas,Sacred. Score and parts. 13 pages. MARIVAL MOREIRA SOUSA #6190291. Published by MARIVAL MOREIRA SOUSA (A0.946181). Jingle Bells for String Quartet in G major (Score and Parts).

String Orchestra - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1475561 Composed by James Pierpont. Arranged by Laura C. Quijada Ortíz. Children,Christmas. 8 pages. Laura Quijada #1053116. Published by Laura Quijada (A0.1475561). All in first position.Set includes score and parts.

String Orchestra - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.549863 Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven. Arranged by James M. Guthrie, ASCAP. Classical,Concert,Instructional,Standards,World. Score and parts. 52 pages. Jmsgu3 #3557749. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.549863). Beethoven Sonata Op. 49 No. 2 arranged for string orchestra. Duration: 10:15 Score: 28 pages, 242 measures. In two movements. I arranged this for my own beginner orchestra. Easy to rehearse and perform. Very popular with the audience. Sonata Op. 49 No. 2 Arranged from Beethoven’s Piano Sonata No. 20, this is a simple but interesting work in two movements showing the composers sense of humor. The first movement Allegro ma non troppo and the second movement Tempo di Menuetto are both in the key of G. Both Sonatas 19 and 20 (op. 49, No. 1 & 2) are named Easy Sonatas because they are technically easier than the usual Beethoven Sonatas. This makes them very popular among students and teachers alike. Beethoven Background Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 –1827) was certainly a German pianist. Above all, he was probably one of the greatest composers in history. As a result, he is a pivotal character in the progress between the Classical and Romantic periods. He is certainly one of the most famous and hence important of all composers. Seems like his most familiar and noteworthy works include symphonies 1-9; piano concertos 1-5; and furthermore, the violin concerto. Also, certainly of extreme importance are the noteworthy 32 sonatas for the piano; the string quartets 1-16; the Missa solemnis; and likewise, his only opera, Fidelio. Beethoven Overview First of all, Beethoven was born and consequently raised in Bonn. Upon turning 21 he moved to Vienna probably to study composition with Haydn. That’s when he consequently grew a reputation as a brilliant pianist. Furthermore, he probably stayed in Vienna the rest of his life. In his late 20s it seems like his hearing certainly began to decline. It slowly declined until consequently he was nearly totally deaf probably by the last decade of his life. As a result, he stopped conducting and performing. Nevertheless, he continued to compose. As a result, some of his greatest works probably come from this period. First Period Seems like we often divide Beethoven’s life into three periods. Period 1 begins with Beethoven’s arrival in Vienna. Hence, during this period, he mastered the Viennese style of Haydn & Mozart. He consequently began increasing the size and scale of his works. Furthermore, he experimented with extreme dynamics, and likewise extreme tempi. He worked similarly with chromatic harmony. His First and Second Symphonies therefore belong to this period. Other important works also belong here: the first six string quartets and the Sonata Pathétique, Op. 13. Second Period His second period probably began as soon as he realized that he was going deaf. During this period, it seems like he became obsessed with the idea of heroism. His works consequently become even larger and more massive. The most noteworthy of these include the symphonies 3 – 8, piano concertos 5& 6, 5 string quartets, several important piano sonatas (Waldstein and Appassionata), the Kreutzer violin sonata, the violin concerto and his only opera: Fidelio. Third Period In contrast, Beethoven's third period is branded above all by works of incredible intellectual depth, formal innovation, and penetrating expression. It seems like he continued to expand his works. Consequently, the string quartet Op. 131 spills over into seven connected movements. Likewise, in the Ninth Symphony he adds choral forces to his orchestra probably for the first time in history. Even more, other works from this period include his Missa solemnis, the final 5 string quartets (including the enormous Große Fuge) and the final five sonatas for piano.     www.jamesguthrie.com.

String Orchestra - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.942953 Composed by Geoffrey Peterson. Contemporary. Score and parts. 43 pages. Geoffrey Peterson #4267231. Published by Geoffrey Peterson (A0.942953). Link to complete recording: https://soundcloud.com/geoffrey-peterson/sets/the-edmund-fitzgerald-concerto On November 9th, 1975, the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald left port in Superior, Wisconsin. The 729-foot-long iron ore carrier, loaded with 26 thousand tons of taconite pellets for the auto industry, was bound for Detroit. Earlier that day, the weather service had issued a gale warning. This was not unusual, considering that gale storms are typical during November on Lake Superior. The Fitzgerald’s Captain, Ernest McSorley, and her 29-member crew headed northeast unaware of the maelstrom they would soon encounter. At around 2 a.m., Bernie Cooper, captain of the Arthur M. Andersen, another freighter which was following a few miles behind the Fitzgerald, radioed Captain McSorley to consult with him about the worsening storm. They had both decided to take a more northerly route along the Canadian shore, which they hoped would provide some shelter from the violent gale winds and waves. The Fitzgerald’s long-range radar stopped working the following day and was needed in order to avoid Six-Fathom Shoal, a shallow area of Lake Superior that could rupture the ship’s hull. McSorley soon radioed the Anderson to report that the Fitzgerald had sustained some topside damage...a fence rail down, two vents lost or damaged, and a starboard list. A list meant that the Fitzgerald was taking on too much water and was causing it to lean to one side. The short-range radar also stopped working, and the radio direction beacon from nearby Whitefish Point vanished. This would make it impossible for the Fitzgerald to reach the lee waters of Whitefish Bay and escape the 80 mph winds churning 20 to 30-foot waves. At 7:10 p.m. that night, First Mate Morgan Clark of the Andersen radioed the Fitzgerald to see how they were doing. Captain McSorley replied, We’re holding our own. This was the last contact anyone would have with the Fitzgerald. Shortly thereafter, the Edmund Fitzgerald disappeared from the Anderson’s radar screen. All 29 of her crew were lost on November 10th, 1975. The Edmund Fitzgerald chronicles the tragic final voyage of the well-known shipwreck in 4 movements; Embarkment, The Gales, Six-Fathom Shoal (We’re holding our own.) and Entombment-Dirge. The concerto makes use of several musical quotes. The first is Spanish Ladies, an English sea chantey, which appears in both the 1st and 3rd movements. The second is the funeral march theme from the 2nd movement of Beethoven’s 3rd Symphony which is heard in the 4th movement of the concerto. In addition, a chime is rung 29 times during the final bars of the concerto to memorialize the men who lost their lives. The Crew of the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald: Michael E. Armagost, Frederick J. Beetcher, Thomas D. Bentsen, Edward F. Bindon, Thomas D. Borgeson, Oliver J. Champeau, Nolan S. Church, Ransom E. Cundy, Thomas E. Edwards, Russell G. Haskell, George J. Holl, Bruce L. Hudson, Allen G. Kalmon, Gordon F. MacLellan, Joseph W. Mazes, John H. McCarthy, Ernest M. McSorley, Eugene W. O'Brien, Karl A. Peckol, John J. Poviach, James A. Pratt, Robert C. Rafferty, Paul M. Riippa, John D. Simmons, William J. Spengler, Mark A. Thomas, Ralph G. Walton, David E. Weiss, Blaine H. Wilhelm.

String Orchestra - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.812125 Composed by James Pierpont. Arranged by Laura Chegwidden. Children,Christmas,Holiday. Score and Parts. 15 pages. Laura Chegwidden #5026681. Published by Laura Chegwidden (A0.812125). Jingle Bells is a well-known Christmas carol that was written in the mid 1850s by James Pierpont. Originally intended for the Thanksgiving season, it came to be associated with Christmas and the holiday season in general. This upbeat arrangement is perfect for weddings, schools, churches and any other performance opportunities that arise for the professional or amateur musician.The arrangement goes for approx. 1 min. This purchase includes a score and parts for all performers; violin 1, violin 2, violin 3 (optional), viola, cello, double bass, and piano (optional). The Violin 3 and Viola parts are identical and can be used in conjunction with each other or on their own.It would work best for players of an beginner to intermediate level. It is set in the key of G major, which is perfect for stringed instruments. Technical challenges for beginner strings players would include extended and low hand positions, while remaining in first position. Laura Chegwidden is a pianist, cellist, double bassist and singer from Toowoomba Australia. She recently graduated with distinction from the University of Newcastle with a B.MUS majoring in Cello and Composition. For more arrangements like this one or for any questions you can contact Laura through her facebook page or website: www.facebook.com/lchegmusic/lchegmusic.com 

String Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.767787 By Alan Walker. By Alan Olav Walker, Alan Walker, Frederik Olsen, Fredrik Borch Olsen, Gunnar Greve, Hu Mengzhou, James Eriksen, James Njie, Kenneth Nilsen, Kenneth Osberg Nilsen, Magnus Bertelsen, Marcus Arnbekk, Mengzhou Hu, Sara Hjellstrom, and Sara Hjelsstrom. Arranged by Ellen Harle. Contemporary. Score and parts. 14 pages. Fireworks Music #4614485. Published by Fireworks Music (A0.767787). This arrangement of Alan Walker's moving song Different World is in G minor, featuring the melody passing between parts. This song has a strong environmental message, as well as an approachable arrangement, making it a good choice for school ensembles. Natural harmonics are used occasionally in most parts, while the cello part has some position work. Purchase includes score and all parts, including Violin III (viola part in treble clef). Enjoy! .

String Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1290437 Composed by William Byrd. Arranged by James M. Guthrie. Contest,Early Music,Festival,Historic,Renaissance,Traditional. Score and Parts. 18 pages. Jmsgu3 #881149. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.1290437). William Byrd was an English composer and organist who lived during the Renaissance period. He is considered one of the greatest composers of the era and had a profound influence on composers both from his native country and on the Continent. Byrd is best known for his development of the English madrigal and his ability to elevate the English keyboard style through his compositions for virginal and organ music.He was a pupil and protégé of the organist and composer Thomas Tallis, and his first authenticated appointment was as organist at Lincoln Cathedral in 1563. Byrd's output of about 470 compositions amply justifies his reputation as one of the great masters of European Renaissance music.He was adept at attracting sponsorship, and his most important patrons were Roman Catholic sympathizers. Byrd was responsible for the publication of about 10 volumes of songs by other composers, his role as publisher allowing him to play an even more prominent part in making both literary and musical composition much more broadly available to a public audience.

String Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.990570 Composed by Flint Juventino Beppe. Contemporary. Score and parts. 54 pages. The FJB Fingerprint #3030219. Published by The FJB Fingerprint (A0.990570). Op.66 is dedicated to Sir James Galway, and was first performed in Washington D.C. on the 5th of October 2006 by Galway and the National Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Leonard Slatkin (Alto Flute version).Version for Flute in C, Op.66b, first performed in 2008 by flutist Judith Hall, harpist Willy Postma and the Pluri_Art Festival Orchestra, conducted by Viacheslav Valeev. UK premiere in 2009 by flutist Emily Beynon, harpist Catherine Beynon and the Philharmonia Orchestra, conducted by Vladimir Ashkenazy.A piano reduction is also available (Op.66c).In order to achieve the best results of the use of divisi, it is recommended to have a minimum of string players available:Violin I - 8 playersViolin II - 8 playersViola - 6 playersCello - 5 playersContrabass - 3 playersBigger string groups are preferable.Fermata duration is meant to constitute an addition of half of the duration of the note. E.g. a fermata over a quarter note should have a duration of a quarter note / rest + a eighth note / rest.«Whilst this is instantly attractive, melodic music, if one looks under the surface one finds so much more. There are many attractive depths to this atmospheric music.» The Classical Reviewer (UK)Further details: http://www.fjb.space/publishing/flutemusic.html NB! The attached audio is the version for Flute in C (Op.66b), performed by Emily Beynon, Catherine Beynon and Philharmonia Orchestra, conducted by Vladimir Ashkenazy. Available on the album Flute Mystery (2L-058-SABD). All rights reserved by the producers Lindberg Lyd AS and Flint Juventino Beppe.© Flint Juventino Beppe | All rights reserved

String Orchestra - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.805412 Composed by James Pierpont. Arranged by Laura C. Quijada Ortíz. Christmas,Standards. Score and parts. 4 pages. Laura Quijada #3603687. Published by Laura Quijada (A0.805412). Extra set of parts of this classic song! Pierpont's famous piece easily arranged for beginning children string orchestra, to be performed only with first finger and open strings. Students and parents will love it!Duration: circa 1 minuteKey: G MString Orchestra.

String Orchestra - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.892485 Composed by Giovanni Bottesini. Arranged by James Scott. Romantic Period. Score and parts. 30 pages. Mesa Music Publishing #4626991. Published by Mesa Music Publishing (A0.892485). This famous Bottesini double bass and piano piece transcribed for double bass in orchestra tuning, G-D-A-E and string quartet. It can also be played with a string quintet or string orchestra.

String Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.990569 Composed by Flint Juventino Beppe. Contemporary. Score and parts. 54 pages. The FJB Fingerprint #3029577. Published by The FJB Fingerprint (A0.990569). Op.66 is dedicated to Sir James Galway, and was first performed in Washington D.C. on the 5th of October 2006 by Galway and the National Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Leonard Slatkin (Alto Flute version).Version for Flute in C, Op.66b, first performed in 2008 by flutist Judith Hall, harpist Willy Postma and the Pluri_Art Festival Orchestra, conducted by Viacheslav Valeev. UK premiere in 2009 by flutist Emily Beynon, harpist Catherine Beynon and the Philharmonia Orchestra, conducted by Vladimir Ashkenazy.A piano reduction is also available (Op.66c).In order to achieve the best results of the use of divisi, it is recommended to have a minimum of string players available:Violin I - 8 playersViolin II - 8 playersViola - 6 playersCello - 5 playersContrabass - 3 playersBigger string groups are preferable.Fermata duration is meant to constitute an addition of half of the duration of the note. E.g. a fermata over a quarter note should have a duration of a quarter note / rest + a eighth note / rest.«Whilst this is instantly attractive, melodic music, if one looks under the surface one finds so much more. There are many attractive depths to this atmospheric music.» The Classical Reviewer (UK)Further details: http://www.fjb.space/publishing/flutemusic.htmlNB! The attached audio is performed by Emily Beynon, Catherine Beynon and Philharmonia Orchestra, conducted by Vladimir Ashkenazy. Available on the album Flute Mystery (2L-058-SABD). All rights reserved by the producers Lindberg Lyd AS and Flint Juventino Beppe.© Flint Juventino Beppe | All rights reserved

String Orchestra - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1290870 Composed by William Byrd. Arranged by James M. Guthrie. Contest,Early Music,Festival,Historic,Renaissance,Traditional. 8 pages. Jmsgu3 #881555. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.1290870). William Byrd was an English composer and organist who lived during the Renaissance period. He is considered one of the greatest composers of the era and had a profound influence on composers both from his native country and on the Continent. Byrd is best known for his development of the English madrigal and his ability to elevate the English keyboard style through his compositions for virginal and organ music.He was a pupil and protégé of the organist and composer Thomas Tallis, and his first authenticated appointment was as organist at Lincoln Cathedral in 1563. Byrd's output of about 470 compositions amply justifies his reputation as one of the great masters of European Renaissance music.He was adept at attracting sponsorship, and his most important patrons were Roman Catholic sympathizers. Byrd was responsible for the publication of about 10 volumes of songs by other composers, his role as publisher allowing him to play an even more prominent part in making both literary and musical composition much more broadly available to a public audience.

String Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.916889 Composed by Michael G. Giacchino. Arranged by Eric Stern. Contemporary. Score and parts. 21 pages. Nerds of Paradise Music #6065085. Published by Nerds of Paradise Music (A0.916889). Star Trek Beyond is a 2016 American science fiction action film directed by Justin Lin, written by Simon Pegg and Doug Jung, and based on the television series Star Trek created by Gene Roddenberry. It is the 13th film in the Star Trek film franchise and the third installment in the reboot series, following Star Trek (2009) and Star Trek Into Darkness (2013). Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto reprise their respective roles as Captain James T. Kirk and Commander Spock, with Pegg, Karl Urban, Zoe Saldana, John Cho, and Anton Yelchin reprising their roles from the previous films. This was one of Yelchin's last films: he died in June 2016, a month before the film's release. Idris Elba, Sofia Boutella, Joe Taslim, and Lydia Wilson also appear.

String Orchestra - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1288895 Composed by William Byrd. Arranged by James M. Guthrie. Contest,Early Music,Festival,Historic,Renaissance,Traditional. Score and Parts. 22 pages. Jmsgu3 #879731. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.1288895). William Byrd was an English composer and organist who lived during the Renaissance period. He is considered one of the greatest composers of the era and had a profound influence on composers both from his native country and on the Continent. Byrd is best known for his development of the English madrigal and his ability to elevate the English keyboard style through his compositions for virginal and organ music.He was a pupil and protégé of the organist and composer Thomas Tallis, and his first authenticated appointment was as organist at Lincoln Cathedral in 1563. Byrd's output of about 470 compositions amply justifies his reputation as one of the great masters of European Renaissance music.He was adept at attracting sponsorship, and his most important patrons were Roman Catholic sympathizers. Byrd was responsible for the publication of about 10 volumes of songs by other composers, his role as publisher allowing him to play an even more prominent part in making both literary and musical composition much more broadly available to a public audience.