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: A0.582031 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Gustav Holst, John Gibson. 20th Century,Celtic,Folk,Irish. Score and parts. 48 pages. JB Linear #4364530. Published by JB Linear (A0.582031). Gustav Holst - Folksongs of Hampshire England .   In the early 1900's there was great interest in collecting and preserving the folk songs of England, Scotland, and Ireland. Equipped with their newly invented recording devices, people such as Cecil Sharp, Charles Stanford, Ralph Vaughan Williams, and Gustav Holst would travel into the country-side to record, or notate songs being sung. They would frequently use these songs in their own compositions. Holst's music in particular is filled with those songs. This group of four songs was arranged for voice and piano by Holst and set for string orchestra by John Gibson. The songs are 1. Young Edwin in the Lowlands Low 2. Bedlam City 3. The Irish Girl 4. Young Reilly.

String Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.750847 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Brendan Elliget MAGA 537. Folk. Score and parts. 11 pages. BJE Music #3926881. Published by BJE Music (A0.750847). This is a beautiful traditional Australian Folksong which tells the story of banishment of the singer from their native Erin. The tune probably has Irish origins. This quartet version has been arranged for strings in the key of D-major. There is also an optional Violin 3 part - a sub for the Viola Part. I've arranged it for Clarinet Quartet, Flute Quartet and used this tune in my Australian Folksong Medley No. 3 for Concert Band. This traditional tune was also featured in the film The Man From Snowy River. Let me know how it goes with your String Quartet or group!The MP3 was recorded with Sibelius Sounds... Grade = 4  Duration = 2 mins

String Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.732135 Composed by Traditional Irish. Arranged by Thomas Quigley. Celtic,Concert,Folk,Holiday. Score and parts. 47 pages. Thomas Quigley #5038115. Published by Thomas Quigley (A0.732135). Ireland's capital city features in this attractive medley. Three famous Dublin songs are skillfully orchestrated producing an exhilarating and captivating one-movement work. Ideal for a concert of Irish music this is a fine piece with its wide range of color and mood. A highly recommended addition to your repertoire, this is an impressive item with a transformed jig version of Molly Molone bringing it to an exciting conclusion.

String Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1405712 Composed by Irish Traditional. Arranged by Thomas Quigley. Celtic,Folk,Irish,Traditional. 28 pages. Thomas Quigley #988776. Published by Thomas Quigley (A0.1405712). If you need an arrangement perhaps for a concert of Irish music, this Dublin song is an excellent choice. Attractive harmonically and rhythmically it is really enjoyable to perform and works well for strings, Mostly fairly easy to learn, it is suitable for school or amateur ensembles and is capable of impressing your audience.

String Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.732337 Composed by Irish Traditional. Arranged by Thomas Quigley. Celtic,Concert,Folk,Holiday. Score and parts. 25 pages. Thomas Quigley #6370553. Published by Thomas Quigley (A0.732337). A delightful, charming version of this popular song! Full of attractive harmonies and off-beat rhythms, with skillful part-writing, this is a really enjoyable piece to perform. Suitable for student or amateur ensembles it is an excellent addition to your Irish music repertoire. An impressive concert item!