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 Dreame2. His Rest - Galiard3. His Humour4. FinaleGiles 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 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1491758 By Keith Terrett. By Roy Williamson. Arranged by Keith Terrett. Classical,Contemporary,Contest,Festival,Instructional,Multicultural,World. 10 pages. Keith Terrett #1068437. Published by Keith Terrett (A0.1491758). As of February 2024, the Scottish Government have not yet formally adopted an official national anthem of Scotland, despite having the legal competence in order to do so. ] During a meeting of the Enterprise and Culture Committee on 9 May 2006 in the Scottish Parliament, MSP Michael Matheson raised the question about the status of Scotland's national anthem, citing during the recent Commonwealth Games in Melbourne, there was some debate about a Scottish national anthem, largely because a number of songs were being used as our national anthem. However, in recent discussions on the matter, no consensus was reached, other than on the point that we should have a national anthem. At that time, there was suggestions that the incumbent First Minister of Scotland Jack McConnell had claimed that a debate on an official national anthem for Scotland should take place to address the issue.MSP Murdo Fraser expressed concerns over the three most popular candidates for an official national anthem of Scotland – Flower of Scotland, Scotland the Brave and Highland Cathedral. In his speech to the committee, he claimed Flower of Scotland is inappropriate because some of the sentiments that are expressed in it are jingoistic and anti-English; Scotland the Brave is inappropriate because, although it is a good tune, it does not have words that match the upbeat nature of the music; and Highland Cathedral is a good tune, but it has no words at all.

String Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.837278 Composed by Garth M. Wiliams (Socan). Concert,Contemporary,Standards. Score and parts. 24 pages. Garth M. Williams (Socan) #3425847. Published by Garth M. Williams (Socan) (A0.837278). Bastion Square March is named after the famous Bastion Square found in Victoria, B.C. Canada.  Research states that many of the buildings in Bastion Square were haunted by previous residents of the buildings in the area.  This composition is a typical march with First Violin parts ascending into third and fifth position.  However, whenever this happens in the part it is double by a lower First Violin part in case the upper part is a little too challenging.  The entire march ends with strains of Rule Brittania which I felt appropriate because Victoria is known in British Columbia, Canada as a little bit of England.

String Orchestra - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.919913 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by William E. Moats. Christmas. 12 pages. William E. Moats #4365428. Published by William E. Moats (A0.919913). Written for beginning string orchestra, this arrangement of an old favorite Christmas carol, is playable by first year string students using first position. The performance time is about two minutes. The piece is playable without a contrabass, however there are notes in the that part that are not in other parts.  The performance of this piece also does not require a piano, however there are some notes in the piano part that are not found in the string parts. The piano does provide harmonic and rhythmic support. The entire piece is bowed whole, half, or quarter notes. The group is divided into two groups at rehearsal letter D for a section of canonical playing. The file contains: Score, 1st Violin, 2nd Violin, Viola, Cello, Contrabass, and Piano. 

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 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 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1412677 Composed by Sembenuqk Antoniin. Arranged by Sembenuqk Antoniin. Classical,Film/TV. 6 pages. Stefan L. #994708. Published by Stefan L. (A0.1412677). 'Embarking to Candleford' is a solo ensemble project I created due to my affinity for British Historical Period Dramas. Shows like 'The Paradise', 'Selfridges', 'Downton Abbey', etc. with phenomenal scores have impacted my creativity. It's not just BBC shows, however. Its also composers like the William-Gregson Brothers and Maurizio Malagnini. The title comes from the series, Lark Rise to Candleford' which in turn is based on a trilogy of semi-autobiographical novels written by author Flora Thompson.

String Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.521838 By Vanessa Williams. By Alan Menken. Arranged by Sherry Lewis. Contemporary. Score and Parts. 18 pages. Sherry Lewis Publishing #6501769. Published by Sherry Lewis Publishing (A0.521838). COLORS OF THE WIND from Pocahontas String Orchestra, Intermediate Level for 2 violins, viola, cello and string bass chords such as C, Em, etc. Score: YES  Parts: 9 pages  Time: 3'25 MY QUARTET VERSIONS, in short notice work fine for solo, two parts and three parts  however I also offer individual versions for one, two and three parts that are more detailed for these ensembles. Please visit  https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/search?Ntt=sherry+lewis+publishing for all of the titles I offer. If you can’t find a title then contact me through www.baysbest.com/smp-arrangeme/ and I’ll give you the link back to Sheet Music Plus’s listing. VERSATILE Titles that include four parts are written with the idea that they can be performed with 1, 2, 3 or 4 musicians. Most of the contemporary/popular titles include a chord chart for a bass instrument. PRACTICE needs would vary according to the level of the performers but my goal is to be sight-readable for most performers and groups.  AUDIO SAMPLE The 30 second mp3 is frequently shortened and may not start at the introduction to get to the reprise. The actual introduction will be in the sheet music. LISTENABILITY I have performed thousands of weddings and special events. I make it a goal for the music to carry as well as possible through loud and large space situations.  ARRANGEMENTS usually follow the original version. There is an mp3 where you can hear 30 seconds and get a feeling of the originality of the work. EXCELLENT for corporate events, weddings, social gatherings and recitals. APPROPRIATE for students and schools. CHURCH REPERTOIRE I’m always adding more titles. Sherry Lewis is a professional arranger and musician residing in Northern California. Thank you for your purchase!