String Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.954489 By Lee Greenwood. By Austin Roberts and Kerry Chater. Arranged by Jon Thingvall. Country. Score and parts. 10 pages. Jon Thingvall #4742269. Published by Jon Thingvall (A0.954489). Time: 5 minThis piece contains the following:  double stops; triple-, and quadruple-stop broken chords, septuplet octave runs, sul tasto, and solo passages for each instrument.The YouTube video scrolls through the score, so, before you purchase it, you can get a great idea of how suitable this piece would be for your ensemble.  In this arrangement, while borrowing something old (sotto voce quotes from Pachelbel's famous Canon in D (here in G)), the something new 80s Pop/Country sound blends with the classical into a timeless tapestry. I've always thought of this classic by Lee Greenwood as the perfect song for a wedding or an anniversary, but, in reality, its lyrics are so grateful and sincere that it could just as well grace a birthday, a memorial, or any other sentimental, friendly gathering.Due to unforeseeable technical problems, parts do not always print to PDF correctly, so please let me know of any problems with printed parts, and I can send you an updated version.  My e-mail is klazzkeys@aol.com

String Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.596599 Composed by Juan María Solare. 20th Century,Contemporary. Score and parts. 13 pages. Juan Maria Solare #6020971. Published by Juan Maria Solare (A0.596599). Mercy is an obsessively expressive Adagio (so to say, an answer to Samuel Barber's Adagio) with a homophonic texture, like a four part chorale. Rhythmically, this piece offers no problems. While the part of the first violin requires more experienced players, all others are relatively easy to play. Most groups would be able to master this piece after only a couple of rehearsals.   Some would say that mercy is a virtue, others that it is a weakness. Do not seek in this piece a one-to-one musical transcription of merciful feelings, but rather concentrate on the smoothness and tender sound quality associated with it. Rather than pity, mercy is about empathy, togetherness and support - this attitude can also show while performing music.   Approximate duration: 3 minutes 15 seconds. Mercy was composed in 2013 and is dedicated to the flutist Cecilia Piehl Pierce.

String Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1149093 Composed by Britt Andrew Burns. Classical,Contemporary. Score and parts. 43 pages. Indie Classical Publications #749220. Published by Indie Classical Publications (A0.1149093). Reclamation Suite includes six of the variations from Reclamation Variations, which was composed from March to May in 2020. The pandemic had exposed many of the underlying problems in the Western world. In addition to the health crisis, the class war between the wealthy and the poor looks to widen even more in the coming years with high inflation increasing. A long reclamation period to restore what has severely eroded over many decades is what I see coming for much of the Western world. As a result, this music reflects a somber tone, but also of determination and affirmation. Originally for full orchestra; arranged for string orchestra.

String Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1324947 Composed by Jonathon Erickson. 21st Century,Contemporary. 61 pages. J. Erickson Compositions #913165. Published by J. Erickson Compositions (A0.1324947). Continuing the tradition of pieces based on characters in the Dungeons and Dragons game that I run, The Bedouin of Wyrms follows a young ranger who struggles to find a place in the world, trying to find out how to deal of moral quandaries with no correct answer. Despite this, Sylveon Jastire keeps a kind heart and solemn sense of purpose. The Passionate Sylveon Jastire is young and adventurous, with the naivete to match. With this outlook, she cares about only one thing; protecting her family by entering the wilds and taking care of any threats before they even have the chance to become problems.  The Lamented and The Headstrong Sylveon, known colloquially as Silver, learns the difficulties of the world, and that nothing is as straight-forward as it was at her desert temple home. In the second movement, Silver learns the consequences actions have on the world, both good and bad. In the third, her resolve tightens as she doubles down on her ideals. This proves to be a good thing, as her tenacity eventually leads to her liberation. The Free Silvers work has paid off. Through a strong belief in her ideals and a little flexibility in her methods, Silver has Met countless friends, slain countless evils, and saved the brother she never knew she had from an evil that lurked beneath. Now nothing holds her back and Silver has grown to be one of the strongest people in Verdai.

String Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1394384 Composed by Daniel Burwasser. 21st Century,Contemporary. 19 pages. Head and Stem #977866. Published by Head and Stem (A0.1394384). NOTES on Tears for a Dying PlanetTears for a Dying Planet paints a musical picture of a troubled world. It broadly expresses all of my pent-up fears, anger and frustrations which continue to lay heavily on my mind as our world descends into unsavory and uncharted territory. These problems run the gamut; endless military conflicts, threats of nuclear war, xenophobia, racism, anti-Semitism, science denial, steep political divisions, mass shootings, and not least by any means, climate change leading to extreme weather conditions across the globe.Tears for a Dying Planet is in a softly-played free form and contains several episodes which culminate into a forceful nine-note “death� chord representing grief and anger.  A single bar of recovery silence is offered honoring all who have suffered and continue to do so. --Daniel Burwasser NYC, February, 2024You can contact the composer directly at: danielburwasser9@gmail.comWebsite: https://www.danielburwasser.com/Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrCnkSRO-XOjUu7bMB8tzCg?view_as=subscriber

String Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1232022 Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven. Arranged by James M. Guthrie, ASCAP. 19th Century,Chamber,Classical,Contest,Festival,Romantic Period. 38 pages. Jmsgu3 #827696. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.1232022). Beethoven’s Eleven Bagatelles Op. 119 are known for their expressive melodies and harmonies, and their innovative approach to form and tonality. The bagatelles were written during a period of time when Beethoven was undergoing a difficult phase in his life; he was struggling with hearing loss, family problems, and depression. Despite these challenges, he managed to produce a set of musical gems that are deeply moving and uplifting. The bagatelles show a remarkable range and depth of emotion, from playful and humorous to introspective and melancholic. These pieces serve as a testament to his resilience and creative genius in the face of personal adversity. More than two centuries after their composition, the bagatelles continue to inspire music enthusiasts around the world. The Bagatelles Op. 119 is a combination of old and new pieces that were not originally planned as a cycle. No. 1. Allegretto.No. 2. Andante con moto.No. 3. à l’ Allemande.No. 4. Andante cantabile.No. 5. Risoluto.No. 6. Andante – Allegretto.No. 7. Tranquillo.No. 8. Moderato cantabile.No. 9. Vivace moderato.No. 10. Allegramente.No. 11. Andante ma non troppo.

String Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1232069 Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven. Arranged by James M. Guthrie, ASCAP. 19th Century,Chamber,Classical,Contest,Festival,Romantic Period. Score and Parts. 71 pages. Jmsgu3 #827745. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.1232069). Full score and performance parts for String Orchestra.Beethoven’s Eleven Bagatelles Op. 119 are known for their expressive melodies and harmonies, and their innovative approach to form and tonality. The bagatelles were written during a period of time when Beethoven was undergoing a difficult phase in his life; he was struggling with hearing loss, family problems, and depression. Despite these challenges, he managed to produce a set of musical gems that are deeply moving and uplifting. The bagatelles show a remarkable range and depth of emotion, from playful and humorous to introspective and melancholic. These pieces serve as a testament to his resilience and creative genius in the face of personal adversity. More than two centuries after their composition, the bagatelles continue to inspire music enthusiasts around the world. The Bagatelles Op. 119 is a combination of old and new pieces that were not originally planned as a cycle.No. 1. Allegretto.No. 2. Andante con moto.No. 3. à l’ Allemande.No. 4. Andante cantabile.No. 5. Risoluto.No. 6. Andante – Allegretto.No. 7. Tranquillo.No. 8. Moderato cantabile.No. 9. Vivace moderato.No. 10. Allegramente.No. 11. Andante ma non troppo.

String Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.908691 Composed by Mark D Hettle. Romantic Period. Score and parts. 10 pages. Goomba Publishing Company (GPC) #6307317. Published by Goomba Publishing Company (GPC) (A0.908691). Chanson For a Gloomy Afternoon is a slow (mm-60) melancholy composition written for an intermediate string orchestra. Written in the key of B minor, a somewhat somber mood is achieved. Care must be taken to articulate the eighth note triplets, and the sixteenth notes accurately. However, at the slow tempo indicated they should not pose a problem. I hope you enjoy rehearsing and performing my composition. Thank you!

String Orchestra - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1282454 Composed by Andrew R. Guarrine. Contemporary,Instructional. Score and Parts. 5 pages. GuarrineMusic #872240. Published by GuarrineMusic (A0.1282454). Pizzicato and RestsThis original for unison orchestra is in the key of D, 4/4 time with a suggested tempo marking of Allegro (120) or faster!  This pizzicato piece, only uses the notes D-A in ALL instruments, and quarter notes, half notes, whole rests and quarter rests.Introduces your students to repeat signs, multiple rests, forte and piano dynamics.  Need a piano?  No problem, the score is written as a grand staff. The challenge is not the notes but the speed and counting.Suggested grade is .5+, maybe at the end of the first year.