String Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.750848

Composed by Traditional Australian Folk Song. Arranged by Brendan Elliget MAGA 537. Folk. Score and parts. 11 pages. BJE Music #3911423. Published by BJE Music (A0.750848).

There once was a shearer by name Bluey Brink.

A devil for work and a terror for drink.

He could shear a full hundred each day without fear.

And drink without winking four gallons of beer

 A traditional Australian Folksong which has several tune variations. I chose to arrange this version of the tune for String Ensemble because of its haunting nature. The arrangement is for Violin 1, Violin 2, Violin 3 (sub for Viola), Viola, Cello and Double Bass. If you use this arrangement, please let me know how it goes! The same tune is also used in my Australian Folksong Medley No. 4 for Orchestra, Concert Band and Brass Band…Can be performed by a String Quartet, Quintet or bigger group as well. The MP3 was recorded with Sibelius Sounds.

 Grade = 3.5  Duration = 1:45 mins

String Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.734370

Composed by George Bennard (1913) -Traditional Country Gospel. Arranged by Dennis Ruello. 20th Century,Easter,Praise & Worship,Sacred. Score and parts. 15 pages. Chicory Music #3478479. Published by Chicory Music (A0.734370).

2018 Chamber Music Contest Entry 

The Old Rugged Cross has been a country gospel favorite ever since it became the title song of Ernest Tubb's 1952 gospel album; it has been performed by some of the twentieth century's most important recording artists, including Andy Griffith, Anne Murray, Brad Paisley, Chet Atkins, John Berry, Floyd Cramer, George Jones, Eddy Arnold, Jim Reeves, Loretta Lynn, Ray Price, Ricky Van Shelton, Tennessee Ernie Ford, Rahsaan Roland Kirk, Roy Rogers and Dale Evans. The Oak Ridge Boys, The Statler Brothers, Vince Gill, Willie Nelson, Alan Jackson, George Beverly Shea and John Prine on the 2007 CD Standard Songs for Average People with Mac Wiseman. British television dramatist Dennis Potter used the gospel song prominently in several of his plays, most notably Pennies from Heaven (1978); and the song also played a major part in Gridlock (2007), an episode of the long-running sci-fi drama series Doctor Who. In early 2009, the song was covered by Johnny Cash and June Carter, Kevin Max, Mahalia Jackson, Merle Haggard, and Patsy Cline. Parts included for this arrangement are: Full Score, 1st and 2nd Violin, Viola, Cello and Contrabass.

 Performance time: approx. 2 min. 15 sec.

String Orchestra - Level 1 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.835542

Composed by Traditional English Carol. Arranged by Vincent Vitale. Christmas. Score and parts. 10 pages. Vincent Vitale #3141247. Published by Vincent Vitale (A0.835542).

THE COVENTRY CAROL is a 16th century Christmas carol and is named after the city of Coventry, England. The carol was traditionally performed in Coventry as part of a mystery play called The Pageant of the Shearmen and Tailors. Written for the elementary level the composition has all instruments in First Position and includes a full score and parts for Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello and St. Bass. It is written in A minor and is very playable at this level. If this piece appeals to you please consider others in this string series by typing VINCENT VITALE in the search bar located on the home page. I thank you very much for your consideration and wish you and your students much musical success.