String Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.959055

Composed by Vittorio Monti. Arranged by Mike Spiller. Romantic Period. Score and parts. 24 pages. Platypus Music #6142583. Published by Platypus Music (A0.959055).

The main melodic interest in this arrangement is in the 1st violin part with the other parts supporting this part. There is use of stopped harmonics in the 1st and 2nd violin parts. The arrangement makes for a full rich sound. It would also work very well as a string quartet piece. It could be performed at a secondary school concert or an evening concert particularly highlighting the 1st violin part.

String Orchestra - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.959056

Composed by Jacques Offenbach. Arranged by Mike Spiller. Romantic Period. Score and parts. 11 pages. Platypus Music #6493251. Published by Platypus Music (A0.959056).

This arrangement of the famous expressive and lilting Barcarolle from 'Tales of Hoffmann' for string orchestra would work equally well for string quartet. The melody is contained in the first violin part and later the viola part. The 2nd violin provides an interesting accompaniment and the cello part has a legato arpeggiated section. It could be performed in a wedding ceremony or as a slower contrasting piece in an evening concert or school concert. There are11 pages including the title page.

String Orchestra - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.959061

Composed by D. De Yradier and R. Rosamond Johnson. Arranged by Mike Spiller. Contemporary. Score and parts. 16 pages. Platypus Music #6632461. Published by Platypus Music (A0.959061).

The piece 'La Paloma', (The Dove) is a popular spanish song and has become popular in other cultures. It was composed around 1860.  In the melodic line the lilting triplet figure is a feature of the piece. The rhythm played on the cello throughout the piece is a typical rhythm in spanish rhythm. This piece could be performed at a latin style wedding, continental music event or at a wedding canapes. .

String Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.959045

Composed by Mike Spiller. Contemporary,Standards. Score and parts. 14 pages. Platypus Music #4797509. Published by Platypus Music (A0.959045).

Meandering is an intermediate level piece. There is some 3rd position in violin 1. The 2nd section features a short Rustic Dance. Score and parts. 14 pages.