String Orchestra - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.522217 Composed by Various. Arranged by Colin Kirkpatrick. Christmas,Renaissance,Wedding. Score and parts. 20 pages. Colin Kirkpatrick Publications #3879697. Published by Colin Kirkpatrick Publications (A0.522217). Three gavottes arranged for strings, simple percussion and other instruments by Colin KirkpatrickIn this series, Renaissance Hits for Strings, some of the most well-known dances from Terpsichore are included. They are all attractive pieces and are sure to be popular at any concerts or end-of-semester events. They are fairly easy to play too and the flexible instrumentation allows any players to take a solo with the melody part. They can be played by string quartet, string orchestra or ideally string ensemble plus any other C-pitch instruments that happen to be available. This publication consists of a score showing the four-part ensemble, keyboard and percussion parts. There are separate parts for violin 1, violin 2, viola (violin 3), cello/bass, percussion and keyboard. Additional instruments are not essential but they add contrasting tone colour. The keyboard part is intended as a guide and when possible the keyboard player should improvise around the part and chords shown. A piano sounds distinctly out of place in this music and a digital or acoustic harpsichord sounds more authentic. Most electronic keyboards have a harpsichord option.Every instrumental part (except percussion) also shows the melody line. This allows anyone to take a solo and play the melody, while the other players remain tacet. Solos can be decided in advance and the parts marked accordingly. Just cross out what you don’t need! The percussion instruments used are similar to those found in elementary school music rooms and usually include a small bass drum or hand-held drum, clave or small headless tambourine. Two players are usually required and the parts can be interpreted quite freely. Dance music is intended to be fun, and we hope that this arrangement brings you just that.  

String Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.522221 Composed by Various. Arranged by Colin Kirkpatrick. Christmas,Holiday,Renaissance,Standards. Score and parts. 20 pages. Colin Kirkpatrick Publications #3885295. Published by Colin Kirkpatrick Publications (A0.522221). Arranged for strings, keyboard, any C-pitched instruments, simple percussion and other instruments. The volta is an anglicised name for a dance that was popular during the Renaissance. Considered at first to be slightly risqué and controversial it eventually became more respectable but never completely dignified. The first dance uses interesting cross-rhythms.In this series, Renaissance Hits for Strings, some of the most well-known dances from Terpsichore are included. They are all attractive pieces and are sure to be popular at any concerts or end-of-semester events. They are fairly easy to play too and the flexible instrumentation allows any players to take a solo with the melody part. They can be played by string quartet, string orchestra or ideally string ensemble plus any other C-pitch instruments that happen to be available. This publication consists of a score showing the four-part ensemble, keyboard and percussion parts. There are separate parts for violin 1, violin 2, viola (violin 3), cello/bass, percussion and keyboard. Additional instruments are not essential but they add contrasting tone colour. The keyboard part is intended as a guide and when possible the keyboard player should improvise around the part and chords shown. A piano sounds distinctly out of place in this music and a digital or acoustic harpsichord sounds more authentic. Most electronic keyboards have a harpsichord option.Every instrumental part (except percussion) also shows the melody line. This allows anyone to take a solo and play the melody, while the other players remain tacet. Solos can be decided in advance and the parts marked accordingly. Just cross out what you don’t need! The percussion instruments used are similar to those found in elementary school music rooms and usually include a small bass drum or hand-held drum, finger cymbals, clave or small headless tambourine. Two players are usually required and the parts can be interpreted quite freely. Dance music is intended to be fun, and we hope that this arrangement brings you just that.

By Joe Hisaishi. Arranged by Adam White. Score, Set of Parts. 22 pages. Published by Adam Michael White

String Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1324535 By Michael Patterson. By Michael Patterson. Arranged by Michael Patterson. 21st Century. 7 pages. Michael Patterson #912734. Published by Michael Patterson (A0.1324535). Short medium level  2:09 composition for string orchestra.

String Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1182823 Composed by Michael Patterson. Classical,Contemporary. Score and parts. 25 pages. Moonmusic #782570. Published by Moonmusic (A0.1182823). This piece was born from an improvisation session at Kenmore State High School. All the ideas went into a magical musical melting pot - like little sparks they came together - stirred by master chef Michael Patterson who added just a little seasoning - some paprika, cumin, salt and pepper. The result is a vibrant, strident and bold composition that is uplifting and fun to play. Enjoy!

String Orchestra - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.522223 Composed by Anonymous. Arranged by Colin Kirkpatrick. Instructional,Renaissance. Score and parts. 20 pages. Colin Kirkpatrick Publications #3915085. Published by Colin Kirkpatrick Publications (A0.522223). Les Courantes are two well-known dances from Terpsichore by Michael Praetorius. They have been arranged for strings, keyboard, optional guitar, recorder or any C-pitched instruments and simple percussion. In this series, Renaissance Hits for Strings, some of the most well-known dances from Terpsichore are included. They are all attractive pieces and are sure to be popular at any concerts or end-of-semester events. They are fairly easy to play too and the flexible instrumentation allows any players to take a solo with the melody part. They can be played by string quartet, string orchestra or ideally string ensemble plus any other C-pitch instruments that happen to be available. This publication consists of a score showing the four-part ensemble, keyboard and percussion parts. There are separate parts for violin 1, violin 2, viola (violin 3), cello/bass, percussion and keyboard. Additional instruments are not essential but they add contrasting tone colour. The keyboard part is intended as a guide and when possible the keyboard player should improvise around the part and chords shown. A piano sounds distinctly out of place in this music and a digital or acoustic harpsichord sounds more authentic. Most electronic keyboards have a harpsichord option.Every instrumental part (except percussion) also shows the melody line. This allows anyone to take a solo and play the melody, while the other players remain tacet. Solos can be decided in advance and the parts marked accordingly. Just cross out what you don’t need! The percussion instruments used are similar to those found in elementary school music rooms and usually include a tambour or hand-held drum, clave or small headless tambourine. Two players are usually required and the parts can be interpreted quite freely. Dance music is intended to be fun, and we hope that this arrangement brings you just that.  

String Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1256309 By Michael Blostein. By Michael Blostein. 21st Century,Chamber,Classical,Instructional. Score and Parts. 23 pages. Michael D. Blostein #849780. Published by Michael D. Blostein (A0.1256309). The title refers to a lightness of style as well as a lightness of bow weight, combined with an ever-changing balance. The piece begins with unison ideas (pitch, rhythm and bowing), then begins to expand, encouraging each section to gain some independence. We reset, and expand further. This process continues until the contrapuntal lines create complex harmonic textures that travel in unexpected directions, yet make musical sense. Much like an individual’s own journey, the path taken is not always direct and clear, but the end result is musically satisfying.Significant attention music be placed on dynamics throughout.From a technique standpoint, this work asks the most of the bass section. The shifting requests in the other sections are minimal, although there are sufficient opportunities to shift should student and/or teacher choose. Bow placement and control, tone production and ensemble balance are where much of the focused work will be required from students.

String Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.917003 By Justin Bieber. By Alexander Izquierdo, Andrew Watt, Jon Bellion, Jordan Johnson, Justin Bieber, Michael Pollack, Raul Cubina, and Stefan Johnson. Arranged by Michael Patterson. Pop. Score and parts. 16 pages. Moonmusic #6423027. Published by Moonmusic (A0.917003). Here is an uplifting piece that works beautifully in D major for your small string ensemble.

String Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1247729 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by David Michael Hyde. Christmas,Holiday,Religious,Traditional. Score and Parts. 25 pages. T.U.X. People's Music #842282. Published by T.U.X. People's Music (A0.1247729). This work creates Christmas cheer in a unique way, arranging the traditional Welsh hymn tune “Hyfrydol� with folk-like drones and plaintive solos alongside an allegro with charming syncopations.

String Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.917001 By Camila Cabello. By Adam Feeney, Ali Tamposi, Andrew Wotman, Brian Lee, Brittany Hazzard, Camila Cabello, Jeffery Lamar Williams, Kaan Gunesberk, Louis Bell, and Pharrell. Arranged by Michael Patterson. Pop. Score and parts. 16 pages. Moonmusic #4624619. Published by Moonmusic (A0.917001). This is a groovy arrangement for String Orchestra. Basses slap the backbeat and provide the groove throughout. Cellos alternate between bass line and melody. There are two written out solos for violins in your 1st violin section to show off. What more could you ask for?!

String Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1174207 Composed by Wilhelmine von Bayreuth. Arranged by Michael Patterson. Baroque,Classical. Score and parts. 32 pages. Moonmusic #774372. Published by Moonmusic (A0.1174207). This is an adaptation and arrangement of the first movement of the Harpsichord Concerto by Wilhelmine von Bayreuth. It works extremely well for advanced level string orchestras and gives a few soloists an opportunity to shine.

String Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.916999 By Sia. By Jesse Shatkin and Sia. Arranged by Michael Patterson. Pop. Score and parts. 16 pages. Moonmusic #4276337. Published by Moonmusic (A0.916999). This arrangement works brilliantly. Your ensemble will love playing it.

String Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.917004 Composed by Alexander Glazunov. Arranged by Michael Patterson. 20th Century. Score and parts. 38 pages. Moonmusic #6671335. Published by Moonmusic (A0.917004). This is an arrangement for String Orchestra of two movements from Glazunov's Novelettes for String Quartet.