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 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: A0.1401109 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 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1195673 Composed by Traditional Carol. Arranged by Ron Flintjer. Christmas,Holiday,Traditional. Score and parts. 9 pages. Ron Flintjer #794849. Published by Ron Flintjer (A0.1195673). It's Christmas Eve. And where is old Saitn Nick? Why, Up on the Housetop of course. An easy, fun little piece for you Elementary School Sting Orchestra.Part are, 1st violin, 2nd violin and viola play same part, cello and string bass play same part. Mostly three part harmony thought out, makes a very full sound.Your kids will thourghly enjoy working on this and even more performing it for their audience.  This is easy/beginner level.

String Orchestra - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1005122 Composed by Ron Flintjer. Contemporary. Score and parts. 12 pages. Ron Flintjer #6082349. Published by Ron Flintjer (A0.1005122).  Bella Melodia, Italian for Beautiful Melody, is a gentle composition in lilting three-quarter time. Written for (elementary school, middle school) string orchestra, this piece provides a simple yet memorable refrain. Perfectly placed triplets add just the right touch of tasteful technical embellishment. Feel free to let your mind wander to pleasant times gone by as you, your orchestra, and your audience enjoy Bella Melodia.

String Orchestra - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1005129 Composed by Fritz Kreisler. Arranged by Ron Flintjer. Contemporary. Score and parts. 19 pages. Ron Flintjer #6419009. Published by Ron Flintjer (A0.1005129).  After a short, eight-bar introduction, your audience will immediately recognize the beautiful, lilting waltz melody of Fritz Kreisler's Liebesleid.

String Orchestra - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1258367 By Garritan Orchestra. By Ludwig van Beethoven, Henry van Dyke. Arranged by Ron Flintjer. Christian,Christmas,Praise & Worship,Religious,Sacred. Score and Parts. 9 pages. Ron Flintjer #851619. Published by Ron Flintjer (A0.1258367). The Hymn of Joy (often called Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee) is a poem written by Henry van Dyke in 1907 with the intention of musically setting it to the famous Ode to Joy melody of the final movement of Ludwig van Beethoven's final symphony, Symphony No. 9.This is a perfect piece to be performed by your church string orchestra.  To accommodate lack of  instrumentation, if that should be, there is 1st violin, 2nd violins and violas are doubled, as are the cello and string bass.  Even though composed for beginner easy level, this has a full orchestra sound, interesting harmonies and a beautiful sacred touch.tt.

String Orchestra - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1005121 Composed by Ron Flintjer. Contemporary. Score and parts. 14 pages. Ron Flintjer #6052639. Published by Ron Flintjer (A0.1005121). Syncopation Waltz

String Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1005131 Composed by Ron Flintjer. Contemporary. Score and parts. 12 pages. Ron Flintjer #6449665. Published by Ron Flintjer (A0.1005131).  Happy Am I is a jaunty little piece, reminiscent of an era when the polka was all the rage. Is that a whimsical nod to All the Doo-Dah Day hidden in the structure? Written in a gleeful major key for Middle School String Orchestra and up. This delightful, toe-tapping melody is at once both upbeat and relaxing. An unmistakable oom-pah from the optional lower brass accentuates the main phrase as Happy Am I winds its way along. The heads of your audience members will surely sway back and forth as they keep time with this sparkling tune. One and ½ minutes of pure happiness!

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 - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1005136 Composed by Ron Flintjer. Contemporary. Score and parts. 10 pages. Ron Flintjer #6891477. Published by Ron Flintjer (A0.1005136).

String Orchestra - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1005126 Composed by Ron Flintjer. Contemporary. Score and parts. 11 pages. Ron Flintjer #6323409. Published by Ron Flintjer (A0.1005126). Some folks might call it a hoedown, others a shindig, and still others a square dance. Whatever your favorite moniker, it's time to grab your favorite gal in her calico dress and head down to the Dance at the Old Country Barn. Before you go, be sure to fasten your best string tie and pull on your cowboy boots and hat. Smell that fresh cut hay on the floor and jump right in for some old fashioned knee slappin', heel kickin' fun! Scored for Middle School/Jr. High String Orchestra, Dance at the Old Country Barn is a lively, rollicking tune, sure to grab your audience's attention, and get their toes tapping!