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.

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 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1361515 Composed by Ron Flintjer. Contemporary,Romantic Period,Traditional. 8 pages. Ron Flintjer #945977. Published by Ron Flintjer (A0.1361515). Enchanting Waterfalls - a lush, beautiful flowing piece for middle/high school string orchestra with all the emotion and feeling of Enchanting Waterfalls.  Beautiful five part harmony, moving parts throughout, modulation from key of C to D, which makes this piece even more enchanting.As waterfalls gives one a sense of relaxation, calmness and peace, this wonderful number will do the same for your audience.Intermediate level, perfect for Middle/High School String Orchestra.

String Orchestra - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1005133 Composed by Ron Flintjer. Contemporary. Score and parts. 10 pages. Ron Flintjer #6861613. Published by Ron Flintjer (A0.1005133). A jaunty little tune that will take you back when you were a kid skipping along with your friends on a bright sunny day.  This light & bouncy melody will bring enjoyment to the students who play it and to all who hear it.The Elementary String Orchestra Series is comprised of three harmony parts and is suitable for second and third year students.  Parts are assigned as such:  1st Violins, 2nd Violins and Violas, and Cellos with String Basses.  Thank you for trying this series and we trust you will find it to be a satisfying experience for all.

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 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1005114 Composed by Ron Flintjer. Contemporary. Score and parts. 11 pages. Ron Flintjer #6016033. Published by Ron Flintjer (A0.1005114). Almost Home is a leisurely, languid piece for elementary school string orchestra. The nostalgic strains of this composition bring to mind an old-time church service in that little white chapel in the valley. There's a sentimentality here that touches the soul and brings about a longing for all that was good and peaceful in America's past, as well as hope for our future. The uncomplicated yet graceful strains of the melody are sure to linger in the hearts of both your musicians and your audience.      ALMOST HOME is an easy to play composition written with the young musician in mind and is arranged with all instruments in First Position. It will take minimum rehearsal time to prepare and will certainly bring a pleasurable smile to all faces in the audience. The String Bass plays pizzicato throughout while the rest of the ensemble utilizes arco to bring about a soothing and dreamy feeling. Comes with full score and parts for Violin I, Violin II, Viola, Cello and String Bass. Enjoy.

String Orchestra - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1005119 Composed by Ron Flintjer. Contemporary. Score and parts. 11 pages. Ron Flintjer #6016109. Published by Ron Flintjer (A0.1005119). A few bars into this piece, sneak a peek at the audience from your conductor's podium. You'll find several folks with their eyes closed and smiles on the faces! A Stroll in the Park offers a simple, yet beautiful, tune for elementary school string orchestra. The wistful and relaxing melody evokes a lazy and tranquil springtime walk in the park. Images of green grass, blue skies, children playing, and cool breezes are all musically fashioned into an engaging, elegant little composition. This one will leave everyone humming the theme, for sure!    Parts are Violin 1, Violin 2 and Viola play same part and Cello and String Bass play same part.

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: A0.1005121 Composed by Ron Flintjer. Contemporary. Score and parts. 14 pages. Ron Flintjer #6052639. Published by Ron Flintjer (A0.1005121). Syncopation Waltz

String Orchestra - Level 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.