String Orchestra - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.759592 Composed by Mark Lansom. Broadway,Instructional,Jazz,Standards. Score and parts. 13 pages. Mark Lansom #6266657. Published by Mark Lansom (A0.759592). Music for beginner and first-year string players with performance in mind. Despite this piece being playable with only open strings and first finger, the backing track makes it sound much more complex and advanced! The following are assumed to be learnt in advance:  Violin 1 / Viola 1 / Cello 1 / Double Bass: Crotchets (quarter notes), minims (half notes) and dotted minims (dotted half notes), crotchet rests (quarter rests). Open strings and first finger one tone higher on G, D and A strings. Violin A / Viola A (A for advanced): the above plus second and third fingers making the tone-tone-semitone shape from the open string. Violoncello A: the above plus all four fingers in first shape. The use of second finger is clearly marked.  As many or a few parts as required can perform the piece, though the 1 parts have the true melody if used alone. Admittedly the Double Bass part musically interferes with the bass part of the backing track but is added for inclusion purposes.  The backing track adds considerably and is essential for the performance. It can be bought separately from the same website. If there are any problems or requests please get in touch with the composer through his website at www.marklansom.com

String Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.887271 Composed by Michele Willis. Baroque,Classical,Contemporary. Score and parts. 9 pages. Teton Music #3637155. Published by Teton Music (A0.887271). Original contemporary composition written in the french overture style. Excellent option for schools and educators teaching this musical form to students and audiences.History of the French overture musical formThe French overture is a musical form widely used in the Baroque period. Its basic formal division is into two parts, which are usually enclosed by double bars and repeat signs. They are complementary in styles (slow in dotted rhythms and fast in fugal style), and the first ends with a half-cadence (i.e., on a dominant harmony) that requires an answering structure with a tonic ending. The second section often but not always ends with a brief recollection of the first, sometimes even repeating some of its melodic contentInstrumentation:-Violin I-Violin II-Viola-Cello-Double Bass.

String Orchestra - Digital Download SKU: A0.862525 Composed by Michael Bomier. Baroque,Contemporary,Instructional,Sacred,Standards. Score and parts. 11 pages. Michael Butkus-Bomier #2032899. Published by Michael Butkus-Bomier (A0.862525). The Allemande was a German dance form used in many Baroque Era suites. Its characteristic rhythm was the dotted-eighth-sixteenth figure, which is used throughout this piece. The real substance of this composition is not the dance form, however, but the strict and highly evocative use of the ascending and descending forms of the melodic minor scale. Since this was such a Baroque Era staple, I felt the piece had to use Baroque forms, techniques and structures as well. So, the key is D minor. C and Bb going down, B and C# going up. No accidentals but these were used. D minor is not the happiest of keys, and accordingly the mood here is somber. The orchestral texture is NOT rich and lush, like other pieces in the series, but is thinner and more contrapuntally transparent. There are three internal cadences before the ending sequence. Suspensions, voice leading, and dissonances are all treated in a standard Baroque fashion. Bowings by string pedagogue Lori Sandell Lacey. Running time is approx 3 mins 30 secs.at suggested tempo. The piece could certainly go faster if your group can handle it. Each part is but a single page, for easy management of music in rehearsal and performance. MBB.

String Orchestra - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.774651 Composed by Anonymous. Arranged by Elin Korneliussen. Christmas,Concert,Holiday,Renaissance. Score and parts. 9 pages. Elin Korneliussen #3506873. Published by Elin Korneliussen (A0.774651). «To Drive The Cold Winter Away», also known as «All Hail To The Days» or «In Praise Of Christmas». This Elizabethan carol is a praise of all the comfort there is to be had in the darkest time of the year:«This time of the year is spent in good cheer,And neighbours together do meet,To sit by the fire, with friendly desire,Each other in love do greet;Old grudges forgot, are put in the pot,All sorrows aside they lay,The old and the young doth carol his song,To drive the cold winter away.»This general theme of midwinter comforts makes this piece a good choice for winter events such as school parties and New Year festivities as well as for Christmas concerts.In this arrangement for string orchestra with piano, all the parts have significant and interesting roles to play. The difficulty level is fairly easy, although the players must of course be able to play in the D minor/F major key.Parts: Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello, Contrabass, Piano.Level: Easy/Early intermediate

String Orchestra - Digital Download SKU: AX.00-PC-0016009_VA1 Viola. Composed by Richard Rigg. Instructional. Part. 2 pages. Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music #00-PC-0016009_VA1. Published by Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music (AX.00-PC-0016009_VA1). UPC: 038081454382.Hoist the Jolly Roger and break out the cutlasses! With the added percussion, this piece is a fun and exciting introduction to the key of D-minor, reminiscent of the glory days of piracy, certain to entertain every member of your audience. Students will use a variety of right-hand techniques, including double up-bows, bow lifts, and pizzicato. They will expand their rhythmic knowledge by using a dotted eighth/sixteenth note combination. Left-hand technique is challenged through straight-forward third position work for first violins and alternating between C-natural and C-sharp in most parts. Students will also develop good ear-training skills in the passages that use parallel-thirds.Concert/Contest; Festival.

String Orchestra - Digital Download SKU: AX.00-PC-0016009_SB String Bass. Composed by Richard Rigg. Instructional. Part. 2 pages. Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music #00-PC-0016009_SB. Published by Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music (AX.00-PC-0016009_SB). UPC: 038081454382.Hoist the Jolly Roger and break out the cutlasses! With the added percussion, this piece is a fun and exciting introduction to the key of D-minor, reminiscent of the glory days of piracy, certain to entertain every member of your audience. Students will use a variety of right-hand techniques, including double up-bows, bow lifts, and pizzicato. They will expand their rhythmic knowledge by using a dotted eighth/sixteenth note combination. Left-hand technique is challenged through straight-forward third position work for first violins and alternating between C-natural and C-sharp in most parts. Students will also develop good ear-training skills in the passages that use parallel-thirds.Concert/Contest; Festival.

String Orchestra - Digital Download SKU: AX.00-PC-0016009_VN2 2nd Violin. Composed by Richard Rigg. Instructional. Part. 2 pages. Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music #00-PC-0016009_VN2. Published by Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music (AX.00-PC-0016009_VN2). UPC: 038081454382.Hoist the Jolly Roger and break out the cutlasses! With the added percussion, this piece is a fun and exciting introduction to the key of D-minor, reminiscent of the glory days of piracy, certain to entertain every member of your audience. Students will use a variety of right-hand techniques, including double up-bows, bow lifts, and pizzicato. They will expand their rhythmic knowledge by using a dotted eighth/sixteenth note combination. Left-hand technique is challenged through straight-forward third position work for first violins and alternating between C-natural and C-sharp in most parts. Students will also develop good ear-training skills in the passages that use parallel-thirds.Concert/Contest; Festival.

String Orchestra - Digital Download SKU: AX.00-PC-0016009_TMP Timpani. Composed by Richard Rigg. Instructional. Part. 1 pages. Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music #00-PC-0016009_TMP. Published by Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music (AX.00-PC-0016009_TMP). UPC: 038081454382.Hoist the Jolly Roger and break out the cutlasses! With the added percussion, this piece is a fun and exciting introduction to the key of D-minor, reminiscent of the glory days of piracy, certain to entertain every member of your audience. Students will use a variety of right-hand techniques, including double up-bows, bow lifts, and pizzicato. They will expand their rhythmic knowledge by using a dotted eighth/sixteenth note combination. Left-hand technique is challenged through straight-forward third position work for first violins and alternating between C-natural and C-sharp in most parts. Students will also develop good ear-training skills in the passages that use parallel-thirds.Concert/Contest; Festival.

String Orchestra - Digital Download SKU: AX.00-PR-0004319 Score. Composed by Richard Rigg. Instructional. Score. 8 pages. Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music #00-PR-0004319. Published by Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music (AX.00-PR-0004319). UPC: 038081454382.Hoist the Jolly Roger and break out the cutlasses! With the added percussion, this piece is a fun and exciting introduction to the key of D-minor, reminiscent of the glory days of piracy, certain to entertain every member of your audience. Students will use a variety of right-hand techniques, including double up-bows, bow lifts, and pizzicato. They will expand their rhythmic knowledge by using a dotted eighth/sixteenth note combination. Left-hand technique is challenged through straight-forward third position work for first violins and alternating between C-natural and C-sharp in most parts. Students will also develop good ear-training skills in the passages that use parallel-thirds.Concert/Contest; Festival.

String Orchestra - Digital Download SKU: AX.00-PC-0016009_VC1 Cello. Composed by Richard Rigg. Instructional. Part. 2 pages. Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music #00-PC-0016009_VC1. Published by Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music (AX.00-PC-0016009_VC1). UPC: 038081454382.Hoist the Jolly Roger and break out the cutlasses! With the added percussion, this piece is a fun and exciting introduction to the key of D-minor, reminiscent of the glory days of piracy, certain to entertain every member of your audience. Students will use a variety of right-hand techniques, including double up-bows, bow lifts, and pizzicato. They will expand their rhythmic knowledge by using a dotted eighth/sixteenth note combination. Left-hand technique is challenged through straight-forward third position work for first violins and alternating between C-natural and C-sharp in most parts. Students will also develop good ear-training skills in the passages that use parallel-thirds.Concert/Contest; Festival.

String Orchestra - Digital Download SKU: AX.00-PC-0001073_VN3 3rd Violin (Viola [TC]). Composed by Stephen Foster. Arranged by Edmund J. Siennicki. Instructional. Part. 1 pages. Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music #00-PC-0001073_VN3. Published by Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music (AX.00-PC-0001073_VN3). UPC: 038081301709.Treat your string students to a piece of American history! With a number of great teaching opportunities including accents, slurs, dotted rhythms and a wide variety of dynamics, this piece is a wonderful vehicle for teaching your orchestra the importance of balance and a great introduction to the E string for your first violinists. Correlates with Strictly Strings Book 1, page 34. This title is available in SmartMusic.Concert/Contest.

String Orchestra - Digital Download SKU: AX.00-PC-0001073_VC1 Cello. Composed by Stephen Foster. Arranged by Edmund J. Siennicki. Instructional. Part. 1 pages. Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music #00-PC-0001073_VC1. Published by Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music (AX.00-PC-0001073_VC1). UPC: 038081301709.Treat your string students to a piece of American history! With a number of great teaching opportunities including accents, slurs, dotted rhythms and a wide variety of dynamics, this piece is a wonderful vehicle for teaching your orchestra the importance of balance and a great introduction to the E string for your first violinists. Correlates with Strictly Strings Book 1, page 34. This title is available in SmartMusic.Concert/Contest.

String Orchestra - Digital Download SKU: AX.00-PC-0001073_VN2 2nd Violin. Composed by Stephen Foster. Arranged by Edmund J. Siennicki. Instructional. Part. 1 pages. Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music #00-PC-0001073_VN2. Published by Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music (AX.00-PC-0001073_VN2). UPC: 038081301709.Treat your string students to a piece of American history! With a number of great teaching opportunities including accents, slurs, dotted rhythms and a wide variety of dynamics, this piece is a wonderful vehicle for teaching your orchestra the importance of balance and a great introduction to the E string for your first violinists. Correlates with Strictly Strings Book 1, page 34. This title is available in SmartMusic.Concert/Contest.

String Orchestra - Digital Download SKU: AX.00-PC-0016387_VN2 2nd Violin. Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven. Arranged by Christina Hans. Classical. Part. 2 pages. Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music #00-PC-0016387_VN2. Published by Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music (AX.00-PC-0016387_VN2). UPC: 038081480893.Add the thrill and energy of Beethoven to your next concert without having to shift! This simplified setting offers many learning opportunities, including dynamics, bow style, dotted notes, accents, and sixteenth notes. This is a great concert or contest selection that packs a powerful ending for your audience. (2:38) This title is available in SmartMusic.Concert/Contest; Festival.

String Orchestra - Digital Download SKU: AX.00-PR-0004625 Score. Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven. Arranged by Christina Hans. Classical. Score. 12 pages. Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music #00-PR-0004625. Published by Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music (AX.00-PR-0004625). UPC: 038081480893.Add the thrill and energy of Beethoven to your next concert without having to shift! This simplified setting offers many learning opportunities, including dynamics, bow style, dotted notes, accents, and sixteenth notes. This is a great concert or contest selection that packs a powerful ending for your audience. (2:38) This title is available in SmartMusic.Concert/Contest; Festival.