String Orchestra - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.785512 Composed by Greg Eaton. Children,Concert,Instructional. Score and parts. 33 pages. Greg Eaton #6589601. Published by Greg Eaton (A0.785512). This 'ode' to Vivaldi is written for mixed ability strings, from dedicated open strings parts, up to grade 3, and is great for school ensembles - large and small. It has been performed far and wide, including a performance at Snape Maltings (UK) with the Suffolk County Youth String ensemble.

String Orchestra - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.563591 Composed by Austin Ralphson. Blues,Concert,Instructional,Standards. Score and parts. 39 pages. Austin Ralphson #4317691. Published by Austin Ralphson (A0.563591). Children (and adults) who learn a musical instrument will always progress at different rates. Students also develop some of the many skills involved in instrumental playing faster than other skills.The Mixed Abilities School Ensemble Series for Easy String Orchestra has the flexibility to allow pupils of different standards to play together in one ensemble (up to five parts).Each piece has a total of 5 different parts which are fully interchangeable between violins, violas and cellos (double basses can double the cello parts). So whether you have 15 violins and a viola, or 3 violins, or 4 cellos or whatever, the pieces will still work well together. All parts are provided for all instruments.Part 5 uses long notes on open strings. The other parts gradually increase in difficulty up to Part 1, which uses first and second positions. The teacher should select appropriate parts for the players in the group.I GOT THE BLUES is the second piece in this series, and uses typical Blues characteristics such as syncopation and swung quavers. It also includes a section in which any player can improvise; suggested notes to use in the solo are provided along with backing figures.Please listen to the mp3 file, which is an electronic example of the piece being played with 4 violin parts and a cello on Part 5.The purchaser of this product may print as many copies of the parts as required in order for the piece to work successfully with the ensemble. They must not copy, print or distribute the score or parts for others who have not purchased the product independently.Complete string catalogue arr. Austin Ralphson is here (copy and paste to new tab):www.ralphsonstrings.com 

String Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.841325 Composed by Enrique Granados. Arranged by Michele Galvagno, Marcio Carneiro. 20th Century,Opera,Romantic Period. Score and parts. 31 pages. Artistic Score Engraving di Galvagno Michele #3454355. Published by Artistic Score Engraving di Galvagno Michele (A0.841325). This arrangement for cello ensemble of the most famous Intermezzo from the opera Goyescas by Spanish composer Enrique Granados is a wonderful addition to the repertoire of any professional group or school ensemble.

String Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.859857 Composed by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Arranged by Steven Kruse. Children,Christmas,Romantic Period. Score and parts. 107 pages. String Play for All #2918283. Published by String Play for All (A0.859857). String Play for All offers arrangements of the great classics for violin and string ensembles of mixed levels and abilities. This arrangement of Waltz of the Flowers from The Nutcracker includes six violin parts. The advanced violin part, which is optional, includes third and fourth positions. The Violin Book 1 part is designed for students on the level of Suzuki Violin School, Book 1. The Twinkle part consists mostly of open strings and can be learned by rote. Have all your group classes or string orchestra  classes play together in this well-known Tchaikovsky classic. Also available: March of the Toy Soldiers, Arabian Dance, and Trepak, all from the Nutcracker. There are four copies of each string part included, along with the score and a piano part, intended mainly for rehearsal purposes and optional for performances. Of these selections from The Nutcracker, Waltz of the Flowers is the most difficult and challenging, due to the chromaticism of the original score.

String Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.923555 Composed by Lisa Cameron. Contemporary,Instructional. Score and parts. 22 pages. Lisa Cameron #2964265. Published by Lisa Cameron (A0.923555). String Quintet suitable for players of varying ability. Suitable for Upper Primary, High School or adult ensembles. Written in 6/8 with a time change to 4/4 in the middle section, this piece offers ample opportunity to practice different rhythms and bowing techniques for strings. Dynamic and exciting to play! Additional parts for viola (doubling Violin II) and an easy cello part (doubling double bass).

By Rick Astley. Arranged by Ellen Harle. Score, Set of Parts. 21 pages. Published by Fireworks Music

String Orchestra - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.812106 Composed by Al Jolson, Buddy DeSylva, and Vincent Rose. Arranged by Laura Chegwidden. Jazz,Ragtime. Score and Parts. 10 pages. Laura Chegwidden #3534553. Published by Laura Chegwidden (A0.812106). What do you do when you have an unusual ensemble? Arrange something specially for them! Avalon is a fantastic 1920s jazz tune which lends itself to an ensemble of any type. This arrangement is for an ensemble with an experienced viola and cello section, but a violin and double bass section that are still learning. This upbeat arrangement is perfect for beginning musicians to perform in school or even in competitions. If you would like an arrangement which places the more difficult lines in other parts please contact me using the links below. The arrangement goes for approx. 2 min. This purchase includes a score and parts for all performers; violin, viola, cello and double bass. It would work best for players of a beginning intermediate level. It is set in the key of G major, which is perfect for stringed instruments. Laura Chegwidden is a pianist, cellist, double bassist and singer from Toowoomba Australia. She recently graduated with distinction from the University of Newcastle with a B.MUS majoring in Cello and Composition. For more arrangements like this one or for any questions you can contact Laura through her facebook page: www.facebook.com/lchegmusic/

String Orchestra - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.812107 Arranged by Laura Chegwidden. Folk,Holiday,World. Score and Parts. 10 pages. Laura Chegwidden #3534555. Published by Laura Chegwidden (A0.812107). What do you do when you have an unusual ensemble? Arrange something specially for them! The Irish Washerwoman is a traditional Irish folk song which is so old that no one knows who wrote it. Its melody is familiar to many people because of its wide use over many many years. This arrangement is for an ensemble with an experienced viola and cello section, but a violin and double bass section that are still learning. This upbeat arrangement is perfect for beginning musicians to perform in school or even in competitions. If you would like an arrangement which places the more difficult lines in other parts please contact me using the links below.The arrangement goes for approx. 2 min. This purchase includes a score and parts for all performers; violin, viola, cello and double bass. It would work best for players of a beginning intermediate level. It is set in the key of G major, which is perfect for stringed instruments.Laura Chegwidden is a pianist, cellist, double bassist and singer from Toowoomba Australia. She recently graduated with distinction from the University of Newcastle with a B.MUS majoring in Cello and Composition. For more arrangements like this one or for any questions you can contact Laura through her facebook page: www.facebook.com/lchegmusic/

String Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.886210 Composed by Richelle Bakovsky. Children,Concert,Contemporary,Graduation. Score and parts. 16 pages. Pavel and Richelle Bakovsky #1998687. Published by Pavel and Richelle Bakovsky (A0.886210). My Round Dance is intended for a school string ensemble with piano.

String Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1032125 Composed by Erik Hines. 20th Century,Contemporary. Score and parts. 44 pages. EHM #4640475. Published by EHM (A0.1032125). This original composition for string orchestra was written for the advanced level high school ensemble.  The concept behind the piece is a study of darkness into light, and the struggle of humanity to come out of the bondages of captivity into the solace of freedom.  This selection works from dissonance into consonant harmonies as it progresses.  There is a brief recognizable melody that brings the piece together for an uplifting finale.  The challenging 1st violin range and the use of double stops makes this a challenging, but accessible work for most high school ensembles. .

String Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.767865 By Frankie Valli. By Barry Gibb. Arranged by Ellen Harle. Rock. Score and parts. 21 pages. Fireworks Music #6638639. Published by Fireworks Music (A0.767865). Grease is the word! This groovy opening theme from the 1978 and associated musical is arranged here for string ensemble or orchestra. This arrangement stays in first position throughout, while staying quite true to the original music. Music is bowed with rehearsal marks. Suitable for upper intermediate school ensembles. Purchase includes score and all parts (violin 3 is viola in treble clef with some minor octave changes). .

String Orchestra - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.767800 By 5 Seconds of Summer. By Alexandria Tamposi, Andrew Watt, Andrew Wotman, Ashton Irwin, Bernard Sumner, Carl Sturken, Evan Rogers, Gillian Gilbert, Louis Bell, Luke Hemming, Peter Hook, Ryan Tedder, and Stephen Morris. Arranged by Ellen Harle. Contemporary. Score and parts. 23 pages. Fireworks Music #4852089. Published by Fireworks Music (A0.767800). This pop hit by Australian band 5 Seconds of Summer is arranged here for string Ensemble or Orchestra (Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola/Violin 3, Cello, Double Bass - this would sound cool on bass guitar as an alternative to double bass). This arrangement has been specifically created to be very accessible for primary/elementary school ensembles. All instruments stay within the hand position of low second fingers for violin and viola/ second fingers on cello/bass, with the exception of one low F# in the violas, and one Bb in the solo violin part. The rhythm is simple with some elementary syncopation. All instruments have moving parts.Purchase includes score and one print of each part. Violin 3 part (Viola in treble clef) is included.

String Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.948224 Composed by Joseph Jones. 20th Century,Contemporary. Score and parts. 38 pages. Joseph Jones #3416721. Published by Joseph Jones (A0.948224). The 'Symphony for Strings' is a 30 minute work for string orchestra. The piece is in three movements: a slow, elegaic opening movement; a ferocious second movement broken up by a lyrical trio with two solo violins; and a multi-section final movement. This work is suitable for professional ensembles but will also present a wonderful challenge for advanced youth orchestras and school ensembles.

String Orchestra - Digital Download SKU: A0.500130 Composed by Swedish trad. Arranged by Julie Munkholm Bruun. Folk. Score and parts. 12 pages. Published by Julie Munkholm Bruun (A0.500130). Visa från Rattvik is a beautiful Swedish folksong that fits perfect with the sound of a string instrument. This arrangement is perfect for young talented musicians in advanced Middle School or High School ensembles or professionals who plays wedding music or music for parties or conventions. Note that the video in the YouTube link is the version for Cello Quartet.