String Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.965277 Composed by Boyd E. Gibson. Contemporary. Score and parts. 24 pages. Boyd Eugene Gibson #2964785. Published by Boyd Eugene Gibson (A0.965277). This is the final movement from the Gates of Hell, a work that depicts several of the sculptures from Rodin's monumental work of the same name. This movement employs several tone painting devices, the use of tritones, the Gregorian Chant, Dies Irae and the African American Spiritual, O Sinner Man in a frantic dance.

String Orchestra - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1251651 Composed by E. Vera Bahdy. Arranged by Andrew R. Guarrine. Children,Classical,Folk,Traditional. Score and Parts. 12 pages. GuarrineMusic #845910. Published by GuarrineMusic (A0.1251651). Old MacDonald- This classic melody is attributed to Thomas d’Ufrey (late 1600’s) with changes in the lyrics several times over the last couple hundred years. This adaption for 3-part string orchestra (violin 2/ viola) and optional piano is in the key of G and uses quarter, half, dotted half, 2 eighths and 4 eighths rhythms. Violin 1 does go up to C natural (L2), ‘cello and bass go up to B and down to C natural. Dynamics used are p, mf and f and there are several bow lifts. Tempo is ‘Moderato at 108’. Great piece for end of the first year or the fall concert of the second year. Suggested grade: 1/1+.

String Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.742492 Composed by George Frideric Handel. Arranged by Arte Nova Music Lab. Baroque,Concert,Standards,World. Score and parts. 57 pages. Arte Nova Music Lab #5041947. Published by Arte Nova Music Lab (A0.742492). Around the year 1726, John Walsh, a London music publisher, created a wonderful forgery in order to run around the copyright laws of the day: he pretended to pirate an edition supposedly published by the House of Roger in Amsterdam. This forgery included 12 Sonatas for solo instrument and continuo which had been composed by one George Frideric Handel (1685-1759). Around 1793 the House of Arnold published the same set, omitting two of the original 12 and replacing them with two others by Handel. So at this point there were a total of 14 solo sonatas available to the public.In the year 1879 Friedrich Chrysander issued these 14 works and several others in volume 27 of the German Handel Society’s Gesamtausgabe of Handel’s works. Since then they have been edited from this scholarly work many times, and afflicted by all sorts of permutations which reflect the various styles of performance in vogue over the years. One finds editions stripped of ornamentation but loaded with articulation and dynamic markings at one end of the spectrum, and editions with modest stenographic and florid ornamentation at the other. The Sonata in C Minor (London: 1712) is a pure example of the middle phase of the solo sonata da chiesa [church sonata]. The first three movements are indicative of the style found in sonatas derived from the disruptive canzona of the early 17th century. An initial slow movement with walking bass is followed by an imitative movement (in this case, a fugue with a chromatic subject), which in turn leads to an Adagio. This latter movement in the relative major is a ricercare containing several imitative entrances. The finale is a spirited binary-form Bourrée angloise, an item taken over from the French ordre or dance suite. The extraordinarily short length of this movement seems to indicate that a trio is missing here; therefore, I have added the bourrée from the Royal Fireworks Music of 1749 to act as a trio, but players are certainly free to omit it. Adding a series of variations based on the chord changes of the Bourrée angloise would be an alternative way to lend weight to this final movement.Taken from https://www.idrs.org/scores/Lehrer/DRArch/69HandelSonataCm.html

String Orchestra - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.889428 Composed by Anonym. Arranged by Luis Anjos Teixeira. Christmas,Classical,Concert,Holiday,Standards. Score and parts. 20 pages. Luis Anjos Teixeira #4726197. Published by Luis Anjos Teixeira (A0.889428). „Greensleeves is based on an Italian style of composition. Found in several late-16th-century and early 17th-century sources and preserved at the University of Cambridge. Christmas and New Year texts were associated with the tune from as early as 1686. The tune is contained in several of Dowland’s lute manuscripts; in William Ballet’s Lute Book; in Sir John Hawkins’ transcripts of virginal music; in The Dancing Master; The Beggar’s Opera; and in many other books.  The earliest known source of the tune -Trinity College, Dublin ms. D. I.21, c. 1580 - known as William Ballet's lute book- gives the tune in the melodic minor scale.  Greensleeves is also often played in a natural minor scale and in the Dorian Mode.  This arrangement is inspired on the transcripts of virginal music from Sir John Hawkins’. The piece is appropriate for beginner students or amateurs and without any doubt very pleasant to listen when played by an experienced ensemble. It can be used in concerts and all sorts of spiritual or religious events. Thank you very much for taking your time to read this text and to listen to the file. I hope you have a lot of fun and enjoy the music. Sheers! Thanks to Claudia Eppelt for the cover design, all the Love and inspiration. Special Thanks to Nina, Stray Queen Mimi, Carlinhos, Pontinha, Maria Joaninha, Schwarzenegger, Koboldinha.  For all Living beings on Earth, for our Ancestors,  Thank You for all of You  All Your Love and Compassion. Love Forever. Luis Anjos Teixeira Disclaimer:  The score was written on Finale and the sound file was produced with Garritan instruments.

String Orchestra - Digital Download SKU: AX.00-PC-0014251_VN3 3rd Violin (Viola [TC]). Arranged by Vernon Leidig. Instructional. Part. 2 pages. Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music #00-PC-0014251_VN3. Published by Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music (AX.00-PC-0014251_VN3). UPC: 038081141534.This five-movement work features several different composers of the renaissance period in a well-crafted arrangement for young orchestras. This is an excellent vehicle for teaching about this important musical period in history. (Grade 2) This title is available in SmartMusic.List/syllabus: TX UIL PML: Orch, Strings, GuitarConcert/Contest.

String Orchestra - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.919194 Composed by STRAUSS. Arranged by Julie Millow. Classical,Instructional. Score and parts. 32 pages. Julie Millow #4847755. Published by Julie Millow (A0.919194). Several popular themes from The Blue Danube, written for beginners to intermediate players. Scored for 5 violins, 4 violas, 3 cellos and 2 double bass- all in first position, with an open string part in each instrument, which can be played arco or pizzicato. The piano accompaniment is approximately early intermediate level.

String Orchestra - Digital Download SKU: AX.00-PC-0014608_VN3 3rd Violin (Viola [TC]). Arranged by Edmund J. Siennicki, John O'Reilly, and Richard Meyer. Instructional. Part. 4 pages. Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music #00-PC-0014608_VN3. Published by Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music (AX.00-PC-0014608_VN3). UPC: 038081376196.Stretch your performance music budget further with a collection of pieces for the price of one! The Alfred and Belwin Signature Performance Series combine several best-selling pieces by our popular composers and arrangers into one set of score and parts. Made for young bands and orchestras, each set contains full-length pieces that can be used together in one concert or separately, with themes such as classic popular Christmas, movies, international, pop, and Classics appropriate for Contest. Also available for choir and handbell choir. Enjoy quality music at a great value price! Titles: Carols for Strings * In a Christmas Mood * DECKorations.Concert/Contest.

String Orchestra - Digital Download SKU: AX.00-PR-0004327 Score. Composed by Andrew H. Dabczynski. Instructional. Score. 40 pages. Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music #00-PR-0004327. Published by Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music (AX.00-PR-0004327). UPC: 038081456416.Written to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Gettysburg Address, this piece is a guaranteed centerpiece for any orchestra concert. This imaginative original work for string orchestra, narrator, and percussion conveys the intense emotional and patriotic drama of Lincoln's most famous words, including events leading to the speech. Recalling several Civil War-era melodies, the music complements a richly descriptive narration---offering opportunities to involve guest speakers in the concert---and culminates in a moving finale that will bring the audience to its feet.

String Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1129418 Composed by Bryan Sanguinito. Bollywood,Classical,Film/TV,Multicultural,Rock,World. Score and Parts. 33 pages. Bryan Sanguinito #729878. Published by Bryan Sanguinito (A0.1129418). Xerxes meets James Bond - and multicultural (world) music meets rock - in this fast and fantastical original composition for string orchestra and optional drum set. Your journey takes you to the ancient Persian empire, where the Zoroastrian gods (Ahuras) wage a musical battle of good versus evil. Featuring the cello section, and written in C minor, this bold and unique piece offers an opportunity for all sections of the orchestra to shine by interweaving several melodies at the same time, while demanding intense energy and focus throughout the entire composition. Double stops in the middle and lower strings, challenging fingerings for first violins, dotted eighth-sixteenth note patterns, syncopated rhythms, and dynamic variations will require a great deal of practice but will result in a great deal of satisfaction and enjoyment for intermediate and even advanced high school string orchestra students. The percussion (drum set) part is optional but highly recommended.

String Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1420321 By The Beatles. By George Harrison. Arranged by Travis Patton. Chamber,Contemporary,Instructional,Jazz,Rock. 22 pages. Travis Patton #1001789. Published by Travis Patton (A0.1420321). Here Comes the Sun by The Beatles arranged for string orchestra or string quartet. This classic tune begins with a slower statement of the melody, allowing students to work on phrasing and legato playing. The hook (short, repeating musical idea) melody contains difficult intervals and string crossings and is arranged in unison in all sections. The upbeat tempo is driven by eighth notes in the lower strings. This exciting tempo is paired with several dynamic ups and downs in phrases, to engage listeners and players. A build out of the bridge leads into a key change and back into the driving eighth notes until the conclusion of the chart.Arranged by Travis Patton. Find more at www.travispatton.com.

String Orchestra - Digital Download SKU: AX.00-PC-0014513_VA1 Viola. Composed by George Frideric Handel. Arranged by Robert Sieving. Classical. Part. 2 pages. Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music #00-PC-0014513_VA1. Published by Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music (AX.00-PC-0014513_VA1). UPC: 038081380162.A lovely medley! Add a feeling of the era with the harpsichord or organ part that can accompany the strings. As many Baroque composers did, Handel used these melodies in several of his works and here they are presented at the perfect level for students.Concert/Contest; Festival.

String Orchestra - Digital Download SKU: AX.00-PC-0014609_VA1 Viola. Composed by Merle J. Isaac. Instructional. Part. 12 pages. Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music #00-PC-0014609_VA1. Published by Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music (AX.00-PC-0014609_VA1). UPC: 038081376219.Stretch your performance music budget further with a collection of pieces for the price of one! The Alfred and Belwin Signature Performance Series combine several best-selling pieces by our popular composers and arrangers into one set of score and parts. Made for young bands and orchestras, each set contains full-length pieces that can be used together in one concert or separately, with themes such as classic popular Christmas, movies, international, pop, and Classics appropriate for Contest. Also available for choir and handbell choir. Enjoy quality music at a great value price! This title features classics from Merle Isaac, perfect for festivals, concerts, and contests. Titles: The Apollo Suite * Quinto-Quinto Suite * Belvedere Suite.Concert/Contest.

String Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1413823 By Spencer Bundy. By Ernest Bucalossi. Arranged by Spencer Bundy. 19th Century,Classical. 22 pages. Spencer Bundy #995609. Published by Spencer Bundy (A0.1413823). Ernest Bucalossi, like his Father, was an Italian British arranger and composer, mainly involved in light music. During the late 1800's he was musical director of several London theathres and was also musical director of The Doyle Carte Opera Company. This is his only known surviving composition.

String Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1297702 Composed by Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck. Arranged by James M. Guthrie. Contest,Early Music,Festival,Historic,Renaissance,Traditional. Score and Parts. 26 pages. Jmsgu3 #887673. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.1297702). Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck was a Dutch organist and composer who lived from April 1562 to October 16, 1621. He was born and died in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Sweelinck's first published works date from around 1592-94, and he composed a variety of music, including chansons and keyboard music. He was known for his keyboard playing and was a teacher to German composers Samuel Scheidt and Heinrich Scheidemann. Sweelinck's Echo Fantasias are significant for several reasons:Innovative composition: Echo Fantasias were a unique form of composition during Sweelinck's time, blending elements of traditional fantasias with passages dedicated to echo effects. This experimental approach showcased Sweelinck's creativity and willingness to push the boundaries of musical expression. Emphasis on the moment: Unlike Sweelinck's larger fantasias, the construction of Echo Fantasias was less strict, focusing more on the immediate musical experience rather than the overall design. This emphasis on the moment allowed for greater freedom and spontaneity in the performance of these pieces. Stylistic range: Echo Fantasias encompassed a wide range of styles, juxtaposing fantasia-like elements with passages dedicated to echo effects. This stylistic diversity added depth and complexity to Sweelinck's compositions, making them engaging and intriguing for both performers and listeners.

String Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1164163 Composed by Dennis Bathory-Kitsz. Arranged by Dennis Bathory-Kitsz. Classical,Folk,Historic,Traditional. Score and Parts. 89 pages. Westleaf Edition #764511. Published by Westleaf Edition (A0.1164163). These Five Hungarian Folks Songs were transcribed and arranged from 78rpm records issued about 1915.Király Ernő sings several as Old Folk Songs (“Régi Népdalok�), even though Megugrattak Hortobágyon A Karámból Egy Csikót was composed by Vajda József and remains an often recorded song. Megy A Gőzös Lefelé on the Munkacsy recording was composed by Rózsa S. Lajos, but composers of the remaining songs are unidentified.The records were purchased by József Báthory in Manhattan in the early 20th century, and remained in the family until the 21st century. All the records were transferred to digital form in January 2013, with the original transfer stored in exact condition, after which they were passed on to historian David Neal Lewis for archiving. Files were restored from the digital transfers (rumble, clicks, pops removed as much as possible, noise reduction, and some remastering) and are available for download at:http://maltedmedia.com/people/bathory/hungarian.htmlSpecial thanks to composer �dám Kondor for translations of the Régi Népdalok texts, and to Dr. A. S. Weinstangel for noting errors in the score. The bowings in this edition are by violinist John Lindsey, who directed the premiere of this set with Vermont’s Eleva Chamber Players.Katika Csárdásoriginal performed by unidentified “Military Band�, Columbia 10-inch E920Nyári este furulyázom sokáig(‘I play the flute all summer eve’)original performed by Király Ernő on “Régi Népdalok�, Columbia 12-inch E5077Bíhari Hatarszélén – Megy A Gőzös Lefelé – Csárdás(‘At the Bihari border’ - ‘The steamer goes down’ - Csárdás)original performed by the Olga B. Munkacsy Orchestra, Columbia 10-inch E2858Megugrattak Hortobágyon A Karámból Egy Csikót(‘Bringing the pony to the Hortobágyon Woods’)original performed by Király Ernő on “Régi Népdalok�, Columbia 12-inch E5077Debreczeni Csárdás Friss(‘New Debreczen Csárdás’)original performed by unidentified “Military Band�, Columbia 10-inch E920.