String Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.511508 Composed by Han-Ki Kim. Classical,Contemporary,Instructional,Multicultural,Standards,World. Score and parts. 27 pages. Han-Ki Kim #3472125. Published by Han-Ki Kim (A0.511508). Arirang String Orchestra Op.154  “Arirang� is a representative folk song of Korea and a famous song widely known around the world. This concerto was composed to give value as an artistic literature to such a familiar theme. In this concerto “Arirang�, I want both the performers and the audience to feel “musical sympathy�. It was commissioned to commemorate the 60th anniversary of I Musici's founding and was dedicated to them. Following the short and fast introduction in 3/4 time, it is connected in the form of 5 variations in 6/8 time. Each variation expresses a different musical atmosphere, performance speed, or change in composition. In general, the main melody is mainly played by the first violin, but as far as the main melody is concerned, in this music, high-pitched instruments and low-pitched instruments intersect and cycle in equal positions, not in a melodicline relationship. After the fourth variation, a virtuosic solo of the movement alone is connected, and after the finale with a broad and majestic atmosphere, it ends with a short and lively coda with the same character as the beginning.  Shown Bowing sign and Fingering(Vn,Va part) will be very helpful to player. Optional Violin 3(Instead of Viola part)  part included.

String Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1401868 Composed by Traditional Korean. Arranged by Steven Paxton. Contest,Festival,Folk,Multicultural,World. 41 pages. Creative Spirit #985059. Published by Creative Spirit (A0.1401868). Arirang is a collective name for hundreds of Korean folk songs; many are ancient traditional songs, and others are newer. The Gangwondo Arirang is from Gangwon Province in northeastern South Korea and the adjacent North Korean Kangw�n Province, which were a single province before the 1945 division of Korea. Its distinctive rhythm of two unequal beats (3 subdivisions + 2 subdivisions: a long beat followed by a short  beat) will be a exciting challenge for young players.The familiar Bonjo Arirang was actually composed for a 1926 Korean film, and soon became a symbol for the nation and the people of Korea. It is sung today in both North and South Korea, and represents a symbol of unity in the region that was divided by the Korean War.More music for orchestra from Creative Spirit.DURATION: 5:00.

String Orchestra - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.511811 Composed by Han-Ki Kim. Classical,Contemporary,Instructional,Multicultural,Standards,World. Score and parts. 20 pages. Han-Ki Kim #6439151. Published by Han-Ki Kim (A0.511811). Arirang for Viola and String Orchestra Op.154A“Arirangâ€� is a representative folk song of Korea and a famous song widely known around the world. This concerto was composed to give value as an artistic literature to such a familiar theme. In this concerto “Arirangâ€�, I want both the performers and the audience to feel “musical sympathyâ€�. Following the short and fast introduction in 3/4 time, it is connected in the form of 5 variations in 6/8 time. Each variation expresses a different musical atmosphere, performance speed, or change in composition. In general, the main melody is mainly played by the first violin, but as far as the main melody is concerned, in this music, high-pitched instruments and low-pitched instruments intersect and cycle in equal positions, not in a melodicline relationship. After the fourth variation, a virtuosic solo of the movement alone is connected, and after the finale with a broad and majestic atmosphere, it ends with a short and lively coda with the same character as the beginning. Attached Music file is played as S.Orchestra, it's just for a reference.   

String Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.511810 Composed by Han-Ki Kim. Classical,Contemporary,Instructional,Multicultural,Standards,World. Score and parts. 23 pages. Han-Ki Kim #6437561. Published by Han-Ki Kim (A0.511810). Arirang for Violin and String Orchestra Op.154(Dedicated to the late professor Emeritus Nam-Yun Kim) “Arirang� is a representative folk song of Korea and a famous song widely known around the world. This concerto was composed to give value as an artistic literature to such a familiar theme. In this concerto “Arirang�, I want both the performers and the audience to feel “musical sympathy�. Following the short and fast introduction in 3/4 time, it is connected in the form of 5 variations in 6/8 time. Each variation expresses a different musical atmosphere, performance speed, or change in composition. In general, the main melody is mainly played by the first violin, but as far as the main melody is concerned, in this music, high-pitched instruments and low-pitched instruments intersect and cycle in equal positions, not in a melodicline relationship. After the fourth variation, a virtuosic solo of the movement alone is connected, and after the finale with a broad and majestic atmosphere, it ends with a short and lively coda with the same character as the beginning. Attached file is played by S.Orchestra just for a reference.

String Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1396564 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Steven Paxton. Contest,Festival,Folk,Multicultural,Traditional,World. 96 pages. Creative Spirit #979905. Published by Creative Spirit (A0.1396564). These arrangements for Grade 3—3.5 string orchestra are designed with young musicians in mind, but have carefully detailed dynamics, articulation and phrasing that will challenge young players while also bringing the songs to life.Ah Ya Zain (Oh Beautiful One) from Lebanon, Nguoi o dung ve(Oh My Loved Ones, Do Not Leave) from Vietnam, and Arirang(Gangwondo & Bonjo) from Korea.DURATIONS—2:00, 3:30, 5:00The GLOBAL ADVENTURES series presents folk and traditional music from around the world arranged for young string orchestra, with optional parts for percussion, guitar, and piano. The series is also available for 5-part flex ensemble.BOOK I: Old Spanish California, Mexico, USABOOK II: Haiti, Java, UgandaBOOK III: Lebanon, Vietnam, Korea.

String Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1133819 Composed by Korean Traditional. Arranged by Han-Ki Kim. Chamber,Classical,Instructional,Romantic Period,Traditional. Score and Parts. 21 pages. Han-Ki Kim #733935. Published by Han-Ki Kim (A0.1133819). For Solo Violin and String Ensemble. Bird, Bird, Blue Bird Op.152 Traditional songs can be said to be music that contains the life and soul of a country. Along with Korea’s representative folk song “Arirang,� “Bird, Bird, Bluebird� is also music that contains the life and soul of ancestors, and is a valuable cultural heritage of Korea. A quiet and lyrical theme gradually escalates and repeats itself. Subsequently, the theme is played alternately for each part with the tonal change of the circle of perfect fifths descending for each part. At the end of the cadenza, the theme is played with harmonics that give an oriental feel. The bass and treble parts alternately play the main theme, and in the finale, the majestic chords and tense notes create a sense of musical height and end in a passionate atmosphere. Attached music file is recorded with Violin and Piano, it's just for a reference.