String Orchestra - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1005101 Composed by Ron Flintjer. Contemporary. Score and parts. 10 pages. Ron Flintjer #5041951. Published by Ron Flintjer (A0.1005101). Entrance of the Matador evokes the anticipatory excitement of the bull ring.  Will the matador triumph of will he met his demise?  The music builds throughout, from the matador's entrance to the final minutes of the life or death scenario.  Once the last note is played, the audience must answer the question for themselves.  Who has fate smiled upon?  The bull or the matador?This piece is written in three part harmonization and comes complete with full score and parts for violin 1, violin 2, viola, cello and string bass.  Viola doubles 2nd violin and cello doubles string bass for a rich, full-sounding, three part harmony.  All parts are in 1st position.  Should you have any questions, feel free to contact the composer at ronflintjer@gmail.com

String Orchestra - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1217885 Composed by Traditional Carol. Arranged by Ron Flintjer. Christmas,Holiday,Traditional. Score and Parts. 9 pages. Ron Flintjer #814400. Published by Ron Flintjer (A0.1217885). It's Christmas Eve and everyone is eagerly anticipating the next morning, eyeing all those presents under the tree.  There's a knock at the front door, Dad, Mom and the children all head to the foyer to see who it could be.  Dad opens the front door, and it's carolers!  In winter coats and mittens, with scarfs wrapped around their necks, they join in the timeless favorite, We Wish You a Merry Christmas.  It's at once an unlikely combination of nostalgia, happiness, and an optimistic eye to what the future might bring.Arranged for Elementary to Middle School String Orchestra.  Contains Score, 1st violin, 2 violin, viola, cello and string bass. Easy intermediate level.  Interesting and new harmonies from verse to verse and fourth verse going to 4/4 time with moving parts for all instruments.

String Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1174029 Composed by Ron Flintjer. Contemporary. Score and parts. 11 pages. Ron Flintjer #774191. Published by Ron Flintjer (A0.1174029). Where are you?  At the seashore?  In the mountains?  In a park?  Or just on your front porch or in your backyard?  All of us do it, anywhere, any time.  We relax, shut our eyes, and imagine - what has been, what might be.  Daydreaming-the universal pastime that brings a knowing smile to each of our faces, while our eyes are closed for that pensive moment.  Nothing else matters.  We're alone with our thoughts.Written in that ever warm and serene 3/4 tempo for middle school string orchestra, Daydreaming offers a pleasing and enjoyable piece and is full of warm & gorgeous harmonies.  You may even want to introduce the performance by asking your audience members to close their eyes and daydream along with your ensemble!  Comes with full score, parts include, 1st violin, 2nd violin, viola, cello and the string bass playing pizzicato throughout.  Each instrument has it's own part.

String Orchestra - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1005130 Composed by Ron Flintjer. Contemporary. Score and parts. 9 pages. Ron Flintjer #6703169. Published by Ron Flintjer (A0.1005130). Her's a nostalgic tune that will transport you back to the time of the European aristocracies of the eighteenth century. Close your eyes and you'll see the countesses curtsy and the Lords and Barons bow politely, as they dance ever so delicately to the Minuet Manicotti. Is that the Queen looking on from the dais? This endearing little piece serves up a lilting melody in three-quarter time for your audience. Written for Elementary Beginner String Orchestra.

String Orchestra - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1401109 Composed by Ron Flintjer. Children,March. 8 pages. Ron Flintjer #984292. Published by Ron Flintjer (A0.1401109). March of the Trolls - is written on the elementary level for string orchestra and will take minimum rehearsal time to prepare for performance.  It is written in 3 part harmony with viola doubling 2nd violin and cello doubling string bass.  In the event instrumentation is lacking this concept it will make your group sound fuller and give your players more confidence.  It is an easy to play composition written with the young musician in mind and all instruments are written in First Position with simple rhythms throughout.  This composition will not only show that music does not have to be difficult to sound good, but will certainly be an excellent addition to your next concert performance.  If this piece appeals to you, please try others in my string series by typing RON FLINTJER in the search bar located on the home page.  Thank you for your consideration and I wish you and your students much musical success.

String Orchestra - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1005125 Composed by Ron Flintjer. Contemporary. Score and parts. 13 pages. Ron Flintjer #6201501. Published by Ron Flintjer (A0.1005125). As songwriter Paul Anka once philosophized, Memories are times that we borrow to spend when we get to tomorrow. In this piece, composer Ron Flintjer has fashioned a composition that requires no lyrics to be understood. Written in the key of D concert in lilting 3/4 time, Reminisce encourages one's mind to drift aback over the years. Initially, a major key signature signals the good times in life. Next, a change to a minor key recalls the not-so-good times. Finally, the piece resolves back to the original major key, signaling that while all lives will see a combination of good and bad, on the whole life is truly good. Reminisce is written for Middle School / Beginning Intermediate.

String Orchestra - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1005123 Composed by Ron Flintjer. Contemporary. Score and parts. 11 pages. Ron Flintjer #6082351. Published by Ron Flintjer (A0.1005123). Whle a chord is defined as a group of notes that are sounded together at the same time, an arpeggio is when the notes of that chord are performed one after the other instead of all at the same time.

String Orchestra - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1317208 Composed by Ron Flintjer. 21st Century. 9 pages. Ron Flintjer #905880. Published by Ron Flintjer (A0.1317208). Is it a bird, is it a plane?  No, it's just Dreamy Clouds floating on by.  Not just floating by, but playing a song with a wonderful melody and gorgeous harmony.  All played by elementary string orchestra consisting of violin, viola, cello and string bass.  This piece will put your audience in a heavenly, relaxed and celestrial mood.This arrangement is for string orchestra, to accommodate lack of instrumentation, there is 1st violin, 2nd violin and voilas are doubled as are the cello and string bass giving this three part harmony a wonderful full sound.  This is writen for Elementary School String Orchestra.  Beginning easy level.

String Orchestra - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1005128 Composed by Various composers over the past couple centuries. Arranged by Ron Flintjer. Contemporary. Score and parts. 20 pages. Ron Flintjer #6323413. Published by Ron Flintjer (A0.1005128).  Be sure to ask your audience if anyone is celebrating a birthday, then offer up this special treat! Happy Birthday Fantasy is a clever reimagining of the tune everyone learns in childhood, then sings again and again throughout their lifetime. It's been around since 1859 and is probably the most loved and familiar song in history.

Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827). Arranged by Ron Flintjer. Christian, Christmas, Classical, Holiday, Praise & Worship. 9 pages. Ron Flintjer #851301. Published by Ron Flintjer

String Orchestra - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1219473 Composed by William B. Bradbury 1862. Arranged by Ron Flintjer. Christian,Praise & Worship,Religious,Sacred,Spiritual. Score and Parts. 9 pages. Ron Flintjer #815849. Published by Ron Flintjer (A0.1219473). Jesus Loves Me is one of the most well known and beloved hymns in the Christian faith.  This is a hymn that we all learned at a very early age, perhaps in Sunday School, Bible School or Junior Church.  It has been with us since 1862.  The lyrics were originally written in 1860 as a poem by Anna B. Warner.  Then in 1862 the poem was put to music by William Bradbury.  This beautiful hymn has withstood the test of time like Amazing Grace, The Old Rugged Cross and so many moreThis arrangement is written for String Orchestra and has three verses and choruses.  The first version closely follows the original harmonic structure without any deviations.  The second version utilizes a different harmonic sequence and includes some rhythmic changes in a few spots.  Finally,the third version again includes a different harmonic sequence, modulates to a different key and contains an extended ending.This is a wonderful piece that can be played as special music for your church service, or offertory.

String Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1195663 Composed by Traditional Carol. Arranged by Ron Flintjer. Christmas,Holiday,Traditional. Score and parts. 10 pages. Ron Flintjer #794837. Published by Ron Flintjer (A0.1195663). It's Christmas Eve. And where is old Saint Nick? Why, Up on the Housetop of course! A fun piece written for Middle School String Orchestra.A very interesting arrangement, your kids will love working on this and of course performing it. Oh, and of course your audience will be allsmiles and so enjoying this.   This is Intermediate level, perfect for the Middle School String Orchestra that wants a little challenge.

String Orchestra - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1374853 Composed by Ron Flintjer. Children,Early Music,Traditional. 8 pages. Ron Flintjer #959386. Published by Ron Flintjer (A0.1374853). Lullaby, a quiet, gentle song sung to lull a child to sleep.  It also could be a poem to be spoken, but in this case, it is a beautiful song and melody.This is composed for Beginning Intermediate Level, four and five part harmony.  Each instrument has its own part, 1st violin, 2nd violin, viola, cello and stringbass.  This has gorgeous harmony, moving parts and basically the same melody as the Beginning Easy Level.Also availableon SMP is the Beginning Easy Level, where it is three part harmony, 1st violin, 2nd violin doubles viola and cello doubles string bass.This being a relatively short number, your audience just might want to hear it again, and again.

String Orchestra - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1193985 Composed by Traditional Carol. Arranged by Ron Flintjer. Christmas,Holiday,Traditional. Score and parts. 9 pages. Ron Flintjer #793460. Published by Ron Flintjer (A0.1193985). A little bit sad, a little bit nostalgic, O Christmas Tree will bring back memories of family and gifts around the tree at that special time of the year. Originally O Christmas Tree in German, the song was composed by Ernst Anschutz nearly two centuries ago, and has certainly withstood the test of time. While not originally a  Christmas song, it became associated with the Holiday as the custom of the Christmas tree grew in the 1800's. Written in the always pleasing 3/4 time, this arrangement for elementary school string orchestra will be a welcome addition to your Holiday concert program.   This Easy Intermediate String Orchestra is full of interesting harmony, moving passages, includes bow markings and everything to make this a hit at your Holiday Concert.

String Orchestra - Digital Download SKU: A0.1374850 Composed by Ron Flintjer. Children,Early Music,Traditional. 8 pages. Ron Flintjer #959381. Published by Ron Flintjer (A0.1374850). Lullaby, a quiet, gentle song sung to lull a child to sleep.  It also could be a poem to be spoken, but in this case, it is a beautiful song and melody.This is composed for Beginning Easy Level, three part harmony, where there is 1st violin, 2nd violin doubles viola and cello doubles the string bass.Also available on SMP is the Beginning Intermediate Level, four and five part harmony, 1st violin, 2nd violin, viola, cello and string bass.  This has gorgeousharmony, moving parts and basically the same melody as the Beginning Easy Level.This being a relatively short number, so your audience just might want to hear it again, and again.