String Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1212151 By Wings. By Linda McCartney and Paul McCartney. Arranged by Thomas Graf. Broadway,Film/TV,Musical/Show,Pop,Rock. Score and Parts. 18 pages. Thomas Graf - the-hit-factory.com #809682. Published by Thomas Graf - the-hit-factory.com (A0.1212151). Live and Let Die is the main theme song of the 1973 James Bond film Live and Let Die; - by Paul and Linda McCartney; performed by the Wings. It was the most successful James Bond theme to that point; charting at No. 2 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and No. 9 on the UK Singles Chart. A must for your book! About this arrangement: Composed by: By Paul Mccartney, Linda MccartneyArranged by: Thomas H. GrafInstrumentation: Full Score and Parts as listed below:Violin 1Violin 2ViolaVioloncelloContrabassAny 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.comfacebook: https://www.facebook.com/hitfactorymusic

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.

By Billie Eilish. Arranged by Austin Ralphson. Score, Set of Parts. 28 pages. Published by Austin Ralphson

String Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1201464 By Vessela Stoyanova. By Vessela Stoyanova. Folk,Multicultural,World. Score and parts. 89 pages. Vessela Stoyanova #798931. Published by Vessela Stoyanova (A0.1201464). “Mountain Goats and Other Creatures� was Commissioned by Rachel Jayson and the Lexington High School Symphony Orchestra.It was inspired by the folk music of my native land of Bulgaria, informed by my experience as a rock musician, reimagined through the lense of my place inside of a community of like-minded artists and musicians, where I have made my real home today. The first movement - Mountain Goats - is a sort of celebration of renewal, promise, and hope. It represents the tenacious will of grass growing through the snow of early spring, the powerful longing for human connection, the warmth of the sun against your skin on a bright chilly day. It carries both the pristine optimism of youth, and the nervous energy of trying something for the first time. The second movement - Samodivi - in contrast is dark, heavy and full of passion and desire. According to Balkan myths, Samodivi are gorgeous nymphs who live in the woods and often seduce men with their beautiful song and dance. They are feared and envied at the same time. The music of the second movement represents the mysterious dark forest at night - lower strings create the moss under your feet, higher strings use extended techniques to simulate the noise of branches clicking the wind, a few soloists represent different creatures - both real and imaginary - scurry through the woods above your head. Then you hear the lone song of a Samodiva in the distance, your heart is beating hard, your steps are leading you straight towards the call against your better judgement. It is the ancient story of fear and desire, of self control and complete abandon. You, the listener, become witness to a wild dance, fire in the woods, snakes in their long blond hairs, slender bodies dressed in white clouds dancing to an imaginary beat.  Then it all ends abruptly and you left to wonder: Was it real? Did I see it? Am I safe?The third and final movement of the piece is based on a popular rhythmic folk dance in Bulgaria called Kopanitsa, while the melody creates a fugue between the different voices of the orchestra. The Kids are the little of the mountain goats - free to frolic high above tree line, above any human traces, as close to the clouds as one can get and still be touching the ground below. They are carefree, daring, and somewhat naive, yet safe under the watchful gaze of their parent. The movements ends in cascading repetitions of a musical motif in 5/8 representing the relentless passing of time or at least our perception of it.

String Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1308645 Composed by Robert Steadman. 21st Century,Classical. Score and Parts. 10 pages. Robert Steadman #897885. Published by Robert Steadman (A0.1308645). Originally for SATB choir, here is Under the Wide and Starry Sky by Robert Steadman in his own adaptation for string orchestra.The piece is inspired by Robert Louis Stevenson's poem, Requiem.Under the wide and starry sky,Dig the grave and let me lie.Glad did I live and gladly die,And I laid me down with a willThis be the verse you grave for me:Here he lies where he longed to be;Home is the sailor, home from sea,And the hunter home from the hill.The piece lasts around 5 minutes.The pdf includes full score and the 5 separate parts.

String Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1298030 Composed by Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck. Arranged by James M. Guthrie. Contest,Early Music,Festival,Historic,Renaissance,Traditional. Score and Parts. 168 pages. Jmsgu3 #887931. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.1298030). Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck was a Dutch organist and composer who lived from April 1562 to October 16, 1621. He was born and died in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Sweelinck's first published works date from around 1592-94, and he composed a variety of music, including chansons and keyboard music. He was known for his keyboard playing and was a teacher to German composers Samuel Scheidt and Heinrich Scheidemann. Sweelinck's Echo Fantasias are significant for several reasons:Innovative composition: Echo Fantasias were a unique form of composition during Sweelinck's time, blending elements of traditional fantasias with passages dedicated to echo effects. This experimental approach showcased Sweelinck's creativity and willingness to push the boundaries of musical expression. Emphasis on the moment: Unlike Sweelinck's larger fantasias, the construction of Echo Fantasias was less strict, focusing more on the immediate musical experience rather than the overall design. This emphasis on the moment allowed for greater freedom and spontaneity in the performance of these pieces. Stylistic range: Echo Fantasias encompassed a wide range of styles, juxtaposing fantasia-like elements with passages dedicated to echo effects. This stylistic diversity added depth and complexity to Sweelinck's compositions, making them engaging and intriguing for both performers and listeners.

String Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1298022 Composed by Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck. Arranged by James M. Guthrie. Contest,Early Music,Festival,Historic,Instructional,Renaissance. 88 pages. Jmsgu3 #887923. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.1298022). Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck was a Dutch organist and composer who lived from April 1562 to October 16, 1621. He was born and died in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Sweelinck's first published works date from around 1592-94, and he composed a variety of music, including chansons and keyboard music. He was known for his keyboard playing and was a teacher to German composers Samuel Scheidt and Heinrich Scheidemann. Sweelinck's Echo Fantasias are significant for several reasons:Innovative composition: Echo Fantasias were a unique form of composition during Sweelinck's time, blending elements of traditional fantasias with passages dedicated to echo effects. This experimental approach showcased Sweelinck's creativity and willingness to push the boundaries of musical expression. Emphasis on the moment: Unlike Sweelinck's larger fantasias, the construction of Echo Fantasias was less strict, focusing more on the immediate musical experience rather than the overall design. This emphasis on the moment allowed for greater freedom and spontaneity in the performance of these pieces. Stylistic range: Echo Fantasias encompassed a wide range of styles, juxtaposing fantasia-like elements with passages dedicated to echo effects. This stylistic diversity added depth and complexity to Sweelinck's compositions, making them engaging and intriguing for both performers and listeners.

String Orchestra - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1416010 Composed by Catherine Clarnette. 21st Century,Classical,Folk. 32 pages. Catherine Clarnette #997708. Published by Catherine Clarnette (A0.1416010). Embark on a musical voyage with 'Seven Seas'. Written for 2-part junior/elementary school choir and string orchestra, this exciting piece is perfect for elementary-aged students yearning for adventure.Capturing the essence of a lively sea shanty, its playful lyrics paint a vivid picture of a sailor's life, igniting imaginations with tales of maritime wonders.Immerse your ensemble in the exhilarating compound time feel, where dramatic harmonies swell with the spirit of the open sea.The inclusion of a violin 3 part, doubling the viola, along with an optional piano part, ensures an accessible addition to your concert repertoire.Set sail with 'Seven Seas', and let your audience be swept away!

String Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.785951 Composed by Charles Strouse. Arranged by Arranged by Andrew R. Guarrine. Broadway. Score and parts. 32 pages. GuarrineMusic #2338017. Published by GuarrineMusic (A0.785951). This timeless, up-beat adaptation is 'a must' for your pop concert.  Arranged for string orchestra, electric bass, piano, drum set, timpani and bells in a style that will let your audience relive the magic of the theater or the movie.  Divisi octaves in the strings, independent viola, cello and bass part.  Electric bass is also independent.  Syncopation and a key change from G to A major.  Very up-lifting arrangement. Grade 3.

String Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.742450 Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Arranged by Arte Nova Music Lab. Classical,Concert,Standards. Score and parts. 75 pages. Arte Nova Music Lab #3878777. Published by Arte Nova Music Lab (A0.742450). Eine kleine Nachtmusik, (German: A Little Night Music) by name of Serenade No. 13 in G Major, K 525, serenade for two violins, viola, cello, and double bass by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, admired for its lively, joyful quality and its memorable melodies. The piece was completed on August 10, 1787, but was published posthumously. In present-day practice, it is typically performed in orchestral arrangement.Although it originally denoted an evening song for courtship, the term serenade by the late 18th century was used broadly to describe a chamber work intended for light entertainment on a social occasion. Serenades enjoyed great popularity in south-central Europe, particularly in Vienna, where Mozart spent the last decade of his life. At that time, it was customary for ensembles to perform serenades in Vienna’s parks and gardens, and the creation of such pieces became a lucrative source of income for composers.Taken from https://www.britannica.com/topic/Eine-kleine-Nachtmusik

String Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1454522 Composed by Jonathan Bush. Arranged by Thomas Baugh. Film/TV. 26 pages. Thomas Baugh #1033312. Published by Thomas Baugh (A0.1454522). Bluey follows the adventures of a lovable and inexhaustible six-year-old Blue Heeler puppy who lives with her dad, mum and four-year-old little sister, Bingo.  This arrangement contains six themes from the show:  Bluey Main Theme, Keepy-Uppy, Here come the Grannies, Fruitbat, Rain, and Dance Mode!  Let your audience shout along as you play through this exciting arrangement for middle level performers!