String Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1420325

Composed by Travis Patton. Arranged by Travis Patton. Celtic,Chamber,Contemporary,Folk,Instructional,Irish. 24 pages. Travis Patton #1001793. Published by Travis Patton (A0.1420325).

Sissy Britches is an original composition arranged for string orchestra or string quartet. This piece begins like a dramatic symphony which will seem familiar to some students, but then it kicks into a minor Celtic reel (Celtic dance in common time). First violins will enjoy the fast fiddling melody and string crossings, while the other sections enjoy syncopated rhythmic accompaniment. The reel shifts into an old time (a style of bluegrass) melody and includes the cello and bass sections playing the melody. A chorale-like section gives students a break from fiddling and a chance to employ delicate legato playing. It concludes with the reel melody in the upper strings, while the lower strings carry a heavy quarter note drive. The quick fugue-like outro provides another technical moment for the orchestra, containing a flashy finish.

Composed and Arranged by Travis Patton. Find more at www.travispatton.com.

String Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1420320

Composed by Travis Patton. Arranged by Travis Patton. Celtic,Chamber,Contemporary,Folk,Instructional,Irish. 25 pages. Travis Patton #1001788. Published by Travis Patton (A0.1420320).

This energetic Celtic jig arranged for string orchestra or string quartet allows students to explore and enjoy fiddling. Even the cello and bass sections are featured on the melody! Students will enjoy learning metric modulation as the jig transforms from 12/8 to 6/4. The chart slows to a beautiful Celtic ballad featuring the low strings, legato playing, and opportunities to explore phrasing. The jig returns with a driving accompaniment to an enjoyable finish.
Composed and Arranged by Travis Patton. Find more at www.travispatton.com.

String Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1420326

By Earth Wind and Fire. By Al McKay, Allee Willis, and Maurice White. Arranged by Travis Patton. Chamber,Funk,Instructional,Jazz,Rock. 24 pages. Travis Patton #1001794. Published by Travis Patton (A0.1420326).

September by Earth Wind and Fire arranged for string orchestra or string quartet. Bass lines, horn parts, vocal melodies, and guitar parts all weave together to create an enjoyable funky groove for this song by Earth, Wind & Fire. Differences in articulations and a careful eye for dynamics will help this chart come alive. The upper strings all have melodic moments, while the low strings are playing transcribed basslines. A sustained bridge gives students an opportunity to explore rich harmonies and legato playing. The groove returns with a driving walking bass line. Students are sure to love this funk classic.

Arranged by Travis Patton. Find more at www.travispatton.com.

String Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1416938

Composed by Dorothy Heyward, Du Bose Heyward, George Gershwin, and Ira Gershwin. Arranged by Travis Patton. Blues,Broadway,Chamber,Instructional,Jazz,Musical/Show. 26 pages. Travis Patton #998527. Published by Travis Patton (A0.1416938).

Summertime by Gershwin for string orchestra or string quartet. This famous jazz standard begins with a mysterious opening and a recognizable bass line. Students will be challenged as the chart continues blending counter melodies, pulsing eighth notes, and flashy minor scales. An epic cinematic section gives a break from the groove and leads into an ominous pizzicato section and a haunting legato statement of the melody. Original material in the bridge allows students to be exposed to jazz harmonies with common tones, and the chart concludes with the original pulsing groove and another cinematic build to the finish line.
Arranged by Travis Patton. www.travispatton.com.

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 - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1420318

By The Beatles. By John Lennon and Paul McCartney. Arranged by Travis Patton. Chamber,Contemporary,Jazz,Rock. 23 pages. Travis Patton #1001785. Published by Travis Patton (A0.1420318).

Eleanor Rigby by the Beatles arranged for string orchestra or string quartet. Students and audiences will recognize this Beatles tune and enjoy its dramatic flair. The mysterious intro leads into driving quarter notes, challenging students with changing syncopations and accent patterns. The chorus has a galloping, cinematic feel, which quickly comes down for a verse featuring melody in the low strings. A chorale-like chorus allows students to focus on expression and legato playing. After a grand pause, the violins pick it up into the galloping final chorus with added technical sixteenth notes and the chart ends with a ritardando into a sustained minor chord.
Arranged by Travis Patton. www.travispatton.com.

String Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1416927

By Stevie Wonder. By Stevie Wonder. Arranged by Travis Patton. Contemporary,Funk,Instructional,Jazz,R & B. 23 pages. Travis Patton #998512. Published by Travis Patton (A0.1416927).

Sir Duke by Steve Wonder for string orchestra or string quartet. This arrangement explores the hooks, grooves, and harmonies of Stevie Wonder! Every instrument plays the iconic hook that makes this tune so memorable. Violins have the main melody, while other instruments are challenged with carrying the harmony and rhythmic elements that a rhythm section typically provides. Low strings are playing transcribed bass lines from the original recording and even have an opportunity to play the melody. After a symphonic-like orchestral build and pedal tone, the groove shifts to a driving quarter note and walking bass line, with a tribute to the original horn parts. Parts are meticulously bowed. Be sure to check out the recording for an accurate student representation performed by Nolensville High School orchestra.
Arranged by Travis Patton. www.travispatton.com.

String Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1420329

By Isaac Watts. By George Frideric Handel. Arranged by Travis Patton. Chamber,Christian,Contemporary,Instructional,Religious. 15 pages. Travis Patton #1001797. Published by Travis Patton (A0.1420329).

Joy to the World arranged for string orchestra or string quartet. This somber setting of this typical joyous hymn reflects moments in life when pain, sorrow, or remorse overtake one’s ability to sing “Joy to the World�. Sometimes, we must sing this lyric despite our current circumstances in hopes of what is to come. Musically, there are plenty of opportunities to work on melodic playing and bow technique through phrasing and dynamic swells. A hemiola is prominent in the last half of the piece between lower strings and middle voices. After some harmonic tension, an accelerando, and a release, the melody peacefully resolves.

Arranged by Travis Patton. Find more at www.travispatton.com
Live performance by Belmont University String Chamber Orchestra.

String Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1025115

Composed by Travis L. Evans. Contemporary. Score and parts. 28 pages. Travis L. Evans #4319283. Published by Travis L. Evans (A0.1025115).

Perplexity for string orchestra uses a variety of techniques and creates some puzzling moments.  The piece opens with a rhythmic drive which gives way to a more serene middle before racing to the end.  Not your typical everyday piece. .

String Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1439128

By Randy Travis. By Don Schlitz and Paul Overstreet. Arranged by Douglas R. Morrison. Country,Pop,Standards. 23 pages. Douglas R. Morrison #1019157. Published by Douglas R. Morrison (A0.1439128).

A Rivendell String Orchestra Arrangement - The Pop Standards Series.

Performed by 6-time Grammy and CMA winner Randy Travis, Forever And Ever, Amen reached the #1 spot on the Billboard chart in 1987.  This country-style arrangement will have toes tapping!

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By Randy Travis, Roger Miller. Arranged by Keith Terrett. Individual Part, Score, Set of Parts, Solo Part. 8 pages. Published by Music for all Occasions

String Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.883444

Composed by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Arranged by Travis Freshner. Instructional,Romantic Period,Standards. Score and parts. 10 pages. Tfresh productions #3087591. Published by tfresh productions (A0.883444).

From Tchaikovsky's Album for the Young, this charming and playful piece has been arranged for string orchestra. Utilizing the pizzacato sempre marking similar to his 4th Symphony, this will be a fun and challenging addition to the repertoire.

Score and parts are prepared on 9x12 page size. If you wish to print on 8.5x11, be sure to check scale to fit page size on your printer options.

VideoScore available here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIHeuXO9TsA

String Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.883474

Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Arranged by Travis Freshner. Baroque,Concert,Wedding. Score and parts. 7 pages. Tfresh productions #4289813. Published by tfresh productions (A0.883474).

Fugue XVI from J.S. Bach's The Well-Tempered Clavier, originally composed for keyboard, professionally arranged and engraved for string quartet or string orchestra.

String Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.883472

Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Arranged by Travis Freshner. Baroque,Concert,Standards,Wedding. Score and parts. 6 pages. Tfresh productions #4289805. Published by tfresh productions (A0.883472).

From J.S. Bach's Eight Little Preludes and Fugues for the Organ, this has been professionally arranged and engraved for string quartet. Also performable with string orchestra, with double bass doubling the cello.