String Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.850410 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Tim Crooks. Christmas. Score and parts. 38 pages. STR:UK String Arrangements #6617977. Published by STR:UK String Arrangements (A0.850410). Ding Dong Merrily On High, traditional Christmas carol, arranged by Tim Crooks for String Ensemble (ABRSM Beginner - grade 5).This download is a score and set of parts (parts can be printed more than once). This is an approachable arrangement with some higher position wiring in Violin 1 and Cello 1, although options to play down the octave are also marked. Perfect for carol services and Christmas performances. The arrangement also includes optional easy beginner parts for all instruments (approx ABRSM pre-grade 1). A Piano part is included but optional for performance.  Parts included: Score, Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Easy Vln/Va, Cello/Easy Cello, Double Bass/Easy Double Bass, Piano, Glockenspiel, Sleigh Bells About the arranger Tim Crooks trained as a violinist and violist, working professionally in Manchester (UK) for many years. He was a founding member of the Manchester String Quartet and scored many arrangements for the group's recordings. Tim now orchestrates and conducts, working with orchestras including Manchester Camerata, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, RTÉ Concert Orchestra and the Philharmonia. STR:UK STRINGS - Education String Music, made in the UK We'd love to hear your feedback: [email protected] Subscribe to our social media to get news of all new releases:  Facebook @strukstrings Twitter @strukstrings STR:UK Strings - Education String Music  ©2021S T Crooks Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

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 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.522223 Composed by Anonymous. Arranged by Colin Kirkpatrick. Instructional,Renaissance. Score and parts. 20 pages. Colin Kirkpatrick Publications #3915085. Published by Colin Kirkpatrick Publications (A0.522223). Les Courantes are two well-known dances from Terpsichore by Michael Praetorius. They have been arranged for strings, keyboard, optional guitar, recorder or any C-pitched instruments and simple percussion. In this series, Renaissance Hits for Strings, some of the most well-known dances from Terpsichore are included. They are all attractive pieces and are sure to be popular at any concerts or end-of-semester events. They are fairly easy to play too and the flexible instrumentation allows any players to take a solo with the melody part. They can be played by string quartet, string orchestra or ideally string ensemble plus any other C-pitch instruments that happen to be available. This publication consists of a score showing the four-part ensemble, keyboard and percussion parts. There are separate parts for violin 1, violin 2, viola (violin 3), cello/bass, percussion and keyboard. Additional instruments are not essential but they add contrasting tone colour. The keyboard part is intended as a guide and when possible the keyboard player should improvise around the part and chords shown. A piano sounds distinctly out of place in this music and a digital or acoustic harpsichord sounds more authentic. Most electronic keyboards have a harpsichord option.Every instrumental part (except percussion) also shows the melody line. This allows anyone to take a solo and play the melody, while the other players remain tacet. Solos can be decided in advance and the parts marked accordingly. Just cross out what you don’t need! The percussion instruments used are similar to those found in elementary school music rooms and usually include a tambour or hand-held drum, clave or small headless tambourine. Two players are usually required and the parts can be interpreted quite freely. Dance music is intended to be fun, and we hope that this arrangement brings you just that.  

String Orchestra - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.909026 Composed by Giovanni Gabrieli. Arranged by Emma Butterworth. Baroque,Christian,Classical,Renaissance,Sacred. Score and parts. 22 pages. Emma Butterworth #4845535. Published by Emma Butterworth (A0.909026). Giovanni Gabrieli's iconic piece for brass ensemble, one the first to ever feature written dynamics, can now be played by a standard string orchestra (or octet). The antiphonal nature of the original is maintained by having the 1st violins and cellos as one ensemble, and the 2nd violins, violas and double basses as the other. Orchestral seating of violin 1, cello, viola, violin 2 works perfectly for this arrangement, and the score is laid out accordingly.Whilst the double bass part is a great addition to this arrangement, it can also be played without the bass. A violin 3 part is also included in case no violas are available.All of Emma's arrangements find creative and artistic ways to re-present original pieces in a way that suits the new instruments and ensemble whilst maintaining the integrity of the original piece.

String Orchestra - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.835227 Composed by Claudio Porstmann. 20th Century,Classical,Contemporary,Romantic Period,Standards. Score and parts. 6 pages. Claudio Porstmann #3681525. Published by Claudio Porstmann (A0.835227). This piece was was premiered by the Malaga Youth Orchestra Promúsica in April 2019.It is a lyrical piece well suited for players in Grade 4 and up, written for string ensemble and perfect for a small string orchestra to include in its repertoire.It is composed in such a way as to give every group of instruments its own highlights. There is a little solo melody for violin 1, as well as for violas, and the cellos also have a chance to contribute to melodic content. The bass too is kept quite busy, and the violin 2 alternate nicely with the first violins. All in all a nice piece for young string players. .

String Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.739553 Composed by WH Monk. Arranged by David Catherwood. Contemporary. Score and parts. 9 pages. Opus 3 Music #6575723. Published by Opus 3 Music (A0.739553). Abide with MeThis arrangement will be useful to accompany congregational or choral singing (as it is in suitable keys) or it can be used as a purely instrumental piece. After a short introduction the tune is presented simply - a key change before the final verse leads to a majestic presentation of the tune with an effective descant.This arrangement is suitable for school orchestras and ensembles as well as more experienced players. A full set contains a score and a set of parts (with permission to copy to suit your own requirements) for the following instruments:Part 1 in C Violin 1Part 2 in C Violin 2Part 3 in alto clef ViolaPart 4 in C Cello & Double BassPercussion (optional)

String Ensemble - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1083640 By Dean Martin. By Luis Demetrio Traconis Molina, Norman Gimbel, and Pablo Beltran Ruiz. Arranged by Tim Crooks. Latin,Pop. Score and parts. 26 pages. STR:UK String Arrangements #687847. Published by STR:UK String Arrangements (A0.1083640). ‘Sway (Quien Sera)’, as sung by Nelson Pineda, arranged for String Orchestra with optional percussion by Tim Crooks. This flexible arrangement is suitable for intermediate level groups (ABRSM grade 3-4) and includes easier parts for Violin, Viola and Cello (grade 1-2 level). This download contains (instruments marked* are essential for performance): Full score Violin I* and II* Viola * Cello* Easy Violin, Viola and Cello Double Bass * Piano * Congas Cow Bell About the arranger Tim Crooks trained as a violinist and violist, working professionally in Manchester (UK) for many years. He was a founding member of the Manchester String Quartet and scored many arrangements for the group's recordings. Tim now orchestrates and conducts, working with orchestras including Manchester Camerata, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, RTÉ Concert Orchestra and the Philharmonia. STR:UK String Arrangements, made in the UK Get in touch - your feedback and requests are always welcome! [email protected] twitter.com@strukstrings Facebook@Strukstrings #Sway # Deanmartin #Quiensera #strings #stringensemble #stringorchestra #strukstrings.

String Orchestra - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.742474 Composed by Antonio Vivaldi. Arranged by Arte Nova Music Lab. Baroque,Concert,Easter,Standards,World. Score and parts. 50 pages. Arte Nova Music Lab #4601825. Published by Arte Nova Music Lab (A0.742474). Antonio Lucio Vivaldi  4 March 1678 – 28 July 1741) was an Italian Baroque musical composer, virtuoso violinist, teacher, and priest. Born in Venice, the capital of the Venetian Republic, he is regarded as one of the greatest Baroque composers, and his influence during his lifetime was widespread across Europe. He composed many instrumental concertos, for the violin and a variety of other instruments, as well as sacred choral works and more than forty operas. His best-known work is a series of violin concertos known as the Four Seasons. Many of his compositions were written for the all-female music ensemble of the Ospedale della Pietà, a home for abandoned children. Vivaldi had worked there as a Catholic priest for 1 1/2 years and was employed there from 1703 to 1715 and from 1723 to 1740. Vivaldi also had some success with expensive stagings of his operas in Venice, Mantua and Vienna. After meeting the Emperor Charles VI, Vivaldi moved to Vienna, hoping for royal support. However, the Emperor died soon after Vivaldi's arrival, and Vivaldi himself died, in poverty, less than a year later. Taken from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antonio_Vivaldi

String Orchestra - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.835608 Composed by Vincent Vitale. Contemporary. Score and parts. 10 pages. Vincent Vitale #6640031. Published by Vincent Vitale (A0.835608). CLASSIC STRINGS is a medium easy composition for elementary students. You will find this composition keeps all instruments in 1st position and utilizes three part harmony that benefits ensembles lacking adequate instrumentation. Viola and 2nd violin are doubled as are cello and contrabass. This is a very playable and full sounding composition. There are easy rhythms throughout and this composition will show that music does not have to be difficult to sound good and be enjoyable. The opportunity for the student to learn about D.C. al Coda is also present. Complete with full score and parts. If this piece appeals to you please try others in this string series by typing VINCENT VITALE in the search bar located on the home page. Thank you for your consideration and I wish you and your students much musical success…..Copyright 2021

String Orchestra - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.840921 Composed by Vincent Vitale. Contemporary. Score and parts. 10 pages. Vincent Vitale #447627. Published by Vincent Vitale (A0.840921). March String Along is an easy march for young string orchestras. Insert this piece in between your classics for a lighter touch. You will find this composition keeps all instruments in 1st position and utilizes three part harmony that benefits ensembles lacking adequate instrumentation. Viola and 2nd violin are doubled as are cello and contrabass. This is a very playable and full sounding composition. There are easy rhythms throughout and this composition will show that music does not have to be difficult to sound good and be enjoyable. Have fun with this piece along with your students and audience and as always I thank you for your consideration and wish you and your students much musical success…..Copyright 2022.

String Orchestra - Digital Download SKU: AX.00-PC-0014440_VN3 3rd Violin (Viola [TC]). Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven. Arranged by Douglas E. Wagner. Classical. Part. 1 pages. Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music #00-PC-0014440_VN3. Published by Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music (AX.00-PC-0014440_VN3). UPC: 038081376752.Beethoven's resplendent Ode to Joy, from the last movement of his Symphony No. 9, is brought to life in an exciting arrangement designed to foster instant success for ensembles of less experienced players. The solid scoring will boost confidence and help to insure a secure performance. An added feature of this work is that all instruments have some part of the main theme to play throughout its course. Audiences will thrill to the instantly recognizable tune, and players will be amazed at how quickly they master their parts. This title is available in SmartMusic.Concert/Contest; Festival.

String Orchestra - Digital Download SKU: AX.00-PC-0014440_VN2 2nd Violin. Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven. Arranged by Douglas E. Wagner. Classical. Part. 1 pages. Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music #00-PC-0014440_VN2. Published by Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music (AX.00-PC-0014440_VN2). UPC: 038081376752.Beethoven's resplendent Ode to Joy, from the last movement of his Symphony No. 9, is brought to life in an exciting arrangement designed to foster instant success for ensembles of less experienced players. The solid scoring will boost confidence and help to insure a secure performance. An added feature of this work is that all instruments have some part of the main theme to play throughout its course. Audiences will thrill to the instantly recognizable tune, and players will be amazed at how quickly they master their parts. This title is available in SmartMusic.Concert/Contest; Festival.

String Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.522221 Composed by Various. Arranged by Colin Kirkpatrick. Christmas,Holiday,Renaissance,Standards. Score and parts. 20 pages. Colin Kirkpatrick Publications #3885295. Published by Colin Kirkpatrick Publications (A0.522221). Arranged for strings, keyboard, any C-pitched instruments, simple percussion and other instruments. The volta is an anglicised name for a dance that was popular during the Renaissance. Considered at first to be slightly risqué and controversial it eventually became more respectable but never completely dignified. The first dance uses interesting cross-rhythms.In this series, Renaissance Hits for Strings, some of the most well-known dances from Terpsichore are included. They are all attractive pieces and are sure to be popular at any concerts or end-of-semester events. They are fairly easy to play too and the flexible instrumentation allows any players to take a solo with the melody part. They can be played by string quartet, string orchestra or ideally string ensemble plus any other C-pitch instruments that happen to be available. This publication consists of a score showing the four-part ensemble, keyboard and percussion parts. There are separate parts for violin 1, violin 2, viola (violin 3), cello/bass, percussion and keyboard. Additional instruments are not essential but they add contrasting tone colour. The keyboard part is intended as a guide and when possible the keyboard player should improvise around the part and chords shown. A piano sounds distinctly out of place in this music and a digital or acoustic harpsichord sounds more authentic. Most electronic keyboards have a harpsichord option.Every instrumental part (except percussion) also shows the melody line. This allows anyone to take a solo and play the melody, while the other players remain tacet. Solos can be decided in advance and the parts marked accordingly. Just cross out what you don’t need! The percussion instruments used are similar to those found in elementary school music rooms and usually include a small bass drum or hand-held drum, finger cymbals, clave or small headless tambourine. Two players are usually required and the parts can be interpreted quite freely. Dance music is intended to be fun, and we hope that this arrangement brings you just that.

String Orchestra - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.522218 Composed by Various. Arranged by Colin Kirkpatrick. Christmas,Holiday,Renaissance,Wedding. Score and parts. 20 pages. Colin Kirkpatrick Publications #3879699. Published by Colin Kirkpatrick Publications (A0.522218). Arranged for strings, keyboard, any C-pitched instruments, simple percussion and other instruments by Colin KirkpatrickIn this series, Renaissance Hits for Strings, some of the most well-known dances from Terpsichore are included. They are all attractive pieces and are sure to be popular at any concerts or end-of-semester events. They are fairly easy to play too and the flexible instrumentation allows any players to take a solo with the melody part. They can be played by string quartet, string orchestra or ideally string ensemble plus any other C-pitch instruments that happen to be available. This publication consists of a score showing the four-part ensemble, keyboard and percussion parts. There are separate parts for violin 1, violin 2, viola (violin 3), cello/bass, percussion and keyboard. Additional instruments are not essential but they add contrasting tone colour. The keyboard part is intended as a guide and when possible the keyboard player should improvise around the part and chords shown. A piano sounds distinctly out of place in this music and a digital or acoustic harpsichord sounds more authentic. Most electronic keyboards have a harpsichord option.Every instrumental part (except percussion) also shows the melody line. This allows anyone to take a solo and play the melody, while the other players remain tacet. Solos can be decided in advance and the parts marked accordingly. Just cross out what you don’t need! The percussion instruments used are similar to those found in elementary school music rooms and usually include a small bass drum or hand-held drum, clave or small headless tambourine. Two players are usually required and the parts can be interpreted quite freely. Dance music is intended to be fun, and we hope that this arrangement brings you just that.  

String Orchestra - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.522220 Composed by Various. Arranged by Colin Kirkpatrick. Christmas,Holiday,Renaissance,Wedding. Score and parts. 20 pages. Colin Kirkpatrick Publications #3880257. Published by Colin Kirkpatrick Publications (A0.522220). Arranged for strings, keyboard, any C-pitched instruments, simple percussion and other instruments by Colin KirkpatrickIn this series, Renaissance Hits for Strings, some of the most well-known dances from Terpsichore are included. They are all attractive pieces and are sure to be popular at any concerts or end-of-semester events. They are fairly easy to play too and the flexible instrumentation allows any players to take a solo with the melody part. They can be played by string quartet, string orchestra or ideally string ensemble plus any other C-pitch instruments that happen to be available. This publication consists of a score showing the four-part ensemble, keyboard and percussion parts. There are separate parts for violin 1, violin 2, viola (violin 3), cello/bass, percussion and keyboard. Additional instruments are not essential but they add contrasting tone colour. The keyboard part is intended as a guide and when possible the keyboard player should improvise around the part and chords shown. A piano sounds distinctly out of place in this music and a digital or acoustic harpsichord sounds more authentic. Most electronic keyboards have a harpsichord option.Every instrumental part (except percussion) also shows the melody line. This allows anyone to take a solo and play the melody, while the other players remain tacet. Solos can be decided in advance and the parts marked accordingly. Just cross out what you don’t need! The percussion instruments used are similar to those found in elementary school music rooms and usually include a small bass drum or hand-held drum, clave or small headless tambourine. Two players are usually required and the parts can be interpreted quite freely. Dance music is intended to be fun, and we hope that this arrangement brings you just that.