Composed by William Boyce (1711-1779). Arranged by Paul Wood. Classical Period, Baroque Period. Score, Set of Parts. 34 pages. Published by MyMusicScores.com (S0.300755). - Score,Set of Parts - Classical Period,Baroque Period - MyMusicScores.com

String Orchestra - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.919912 Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven. Arranged by William E. Moats. Classical,Concert,Instructional. Score and parts. 12 pages. William E. Moats #4365406. Published by William E. Moats (A0.919912). This arrangement of the well known theme from Beethoven's ninth symphony, fourth movement for Young Orchestra is about two minutes long at the marked tempo. It is written in the key of G and requires an occasional F natural in the upper strings and a D# in the lower strings. First position players can access this arrangement.  Some pizzicato is used and the cellos and violas have a section of bowed melody. This arrangement can be played without a double bass. The piano part is not necessary for performance but can add reinforcement to the string parts and add rhythmic stability. The parts included are: Score, 1st Violin, 2nd Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, and Piano.  

String Orchestra - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.837267 Composed by Garth M. Williams (Socan). Instructional,Sacred,Standards. Score and parts. 12 pages. Garth M. Williams (Socan) #3233875. Published by Garth M. Williams (Socan) (A0.837267). The Warmups highlight the scales of G Major and F Major and these are accompanied by a number of rhythm patterns which are taken from the Bach Chorales which follow.  This is an outstanding way of warming up your young orchestra.  Begin with the scale of G Major using the rhythm patterns and then proceed to use those rhythms in the Chorale melodies.  The traditional string parts are used plus Violin III for the less experienced players.

String Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1336392 Composed by William Potstock. Arranged by Paul Wood. Romantic Period. 21 pages. MyMusicScores.com #922192. Published by MyMusicScores.com (A0.1336392). The PDF file contains the score and all parts.William Herman Potstock, known as Wilhelm Hermann, (1872–1908) left an indelible mark as a German-American composer and musician. His masterpiece, Souvenir De Sarasate, remains a celebrated virtuoso piece, intricately weaving left-hand pizzicato and double stops.Born in Northern Germany, Potstock migrated to the U.S. in 1881 with his family, settling in Chicago where he carved a niche as a self-employed music teacher and performer. In 1895, he wed Martha Bock, raising two musically gifted children, Stella and Eugene. His daughter, like her father, showcased remarkable musical prowess.Potstock’s legacy endures through his enduring compositions, notably the evocative Souvenir de Sarasate: Fantasia Espagnole für Violine und Klavier in D-Dur, Op. 15.He is an arrangement for violin and string orchestra.

String Orchestra - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1321027 Composed by Edward Mote and William B. Bradbury. Arranged by Robert E. Proctor. Classical,Religious,Traditional. 21 pages. R. E. Proctor #909469. Published by R. E. Proctor (A0.1321027). An arrangement of this hymn for string quintet or string orchestra.  Principal key is F major (with F minor and D minor).  Two-time signatures are employed: ¾  and 9/8.  Tempo is quarter note = 96.  Duration is 3:45.  Total pages: 21.

String Orchestra - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.942953 Composed by Geoffrey Peterson. Contemporary. Score and parts. 43 pages. Geoffrey Peterson #4267231. Published by Geoffrey Peterson (A0.942953). Link to complete recording: https://soundcloud.com/geoffrey-peterson/sets/the-edmund-fitzgerald-concerto On November 9th, 1975, the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald left port in Superior, Wisconsin. The 729-foot-long iron ore carrier, loaded with 26 thousand tons of taconite pellets for the auto industry, was bound for Detroit. Earlier that day, the weather service had issued a gale warning. This was not unusual, considering that gale storms are typical during November on Lake Superior. The Fitzgerald’s Captain, Ernest McSorley, and her 29-member crew headed northeast unaware of the maelstrom they would soon encounter. At around 2 a.m., Bernie Cooper, captain of the Arthur M. Andersen, another freighter which was following a few miles behind the Fitzgerald, radioed Captain McSorley to consult with him about the worsening storm. They had both decided to take a more northerly route along the Canadian shore, which they hoped would provide some shelter from the violent gale winds and waves. The Fitzgerald’s long-range radar stopped working the following day and was needed in order to avoid Six-Fathom Shoal, a shallow area of Lake Superior that could rupture the ship’s hull. McSorley soon radioed the Anderson to report that the Fitzgerald had sustained some topside damage...a fence rail down, two vents lost or damaged, and a starboard list. A list meant that the Fitzgerald was taking on too much water and was causing it to lean to one side. The short-range radar also stopped working, and the radio direction beacon from nearby Whitefish Point vanished. This would make it impossible for the Fitzgerald to reach the lee waters of Whitefish Bay and escape the 80 mph winds churning 20 to 30-foot waves. At 7:10 p.m. that night, First Mate Morgan Clark of the Andersen radioed the Fitzgerald to see how they were doing. Captain McSorley replied, We’re holding our own. This was the last contact anyone would have with the Fitzgerald. Shortly thereafter, the Edmund Fitzgerald disappeared from the Anderson’s radar screen. All 29 of her crew were lost on November 10th, 1975. The Edmund Fitzgerald chronicles the tragic final voyage of the well-known shipwreck in 4 movements; Embarkment, The Gales, Six-Fathom Shoal (We’re holding our own.) and Entombment-Dirge. The concerto makes use of several musical quotes. The first is Spanish Ladies, an English sea chantey, which appears in both the 1st and 3rd movements. The second is the funeral march theme from the 2nd movement of Beethoven’s 3rd Symphony which is heard in the 4th movement of the concerto. In addition, a chime is rung 29 times during the final bars of the concerto to memorialize the men who lost their lives. The Crew of the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald: Michael E. Armagost, Frederick J. Beetcher, Thomas D. Bentsen, Edward F. Bindon, Thomas D. Borgeson, Oliver J. Champeau, Nolan S. Church, Ransom E. Cundy, Thomas E. Edwards, Russell G. Haskell, George J. Holl, Bruce L. Hudson, Allen G. Kalmon, Gordon F. MacLellan, Joseph W. Mazes, John H. McCarthy, Ernest M. McSorley, Eugene W. O'Brien, Karl A. Peckol, John J. Poviach, James A. Pratt, Robert C. Rafferty, Paul M. Riippa, John D. Simmons, William J. Spengler, Mark A. Thomas, Ralph G. Walton, David E. Weiss, Blaine H. Wilhelm.

String Orchestra - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1107759 Composed by Bach, Beethoven, Bizet, Brahms, Dvorak, Handel, Mozart, Puccini, Rossini, Wagner. Arranged by Laura Jekel. Classical,Instructional,Romantic Period,Standards. Score and parts. 125 pages. Laura Jekel #710385. Published by Laura Jekel (A0.1107759). 20 fun arrangements for beginner and intermediate string orchestra. Written for and played by the MYCincinnati Youth Orchestra over the last decade, and they are greatly enjoyed by the students. These arrangements are available individually, and you can also buy 10 beginner pieces or 10 intermediate pieces. Hope you enjoy! 1. Sarabande and Gavotte by J.S. Bach 2. Symphony No. 5, Movement 3 by Ludwig van Beethoven 3. Symphony No. 7, Movement 2 by Ludwig van Beethoven 4. Carmen Overture by Georges Bizet 5. Piano Quartet No. 1, Gypsy Rondo by Johannes Brahms 6. New World Symphony Finale by Antonin Dvorak 7. Hallelujah Chorus from Messiah by G.F. Handel 8. Rondo alla Turca from Sonata K. 331 by W.A. Mozart 9. Vogelfanger from the Magic Flute by W.A. Mozart 10. ‘O mio babbino caro from Gianni Schicchi by Giaccomo Puccini 11. Nessun Dorma from Turandot by Giaccomo Puccini 12. Overture from William Tell by Gioacchino Rossini 13. Symphony No. 3, Movement 2 by Jean Sibelius 14. Poet and Peasant Overture by Franz von Suppe 15. Symphony No. 4, Movement 3 by P.I. Tchaikovsky 16. Andante from Serenade for Strings by P.I. Tchaikovsky 17. Dance of the Little Swans from Swan Lake by P.I. Tchaikovsky 18. Triumphal March from Aida by Giuseppe Verdi 19. Spring from the Four Seasons by Antonio Vivaldi 20. Tannhauser Overture by Richard Wagner.

String Orchestra - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.809939 Composed by Arabella K. Hankey, William G. Fischer. Arranged by Robert E. Proctor. Christian,Contemporary,Sacred. Score and parts. 25 pages. R. E. Proctor #6597255. Published by R. E. Proctor (A0.809939). An arrangement of this hymn as a theme and variation for string quintet or string orchestra.  Principal key is Ab major (A minor and F minor).  Various string techniques are used including a col legno passage for the inner string parts (violin 2, viola, cello).  Duration is 5:27.  

String Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1029456 Composed by Louis Lambert, J. H. Hewitt, G. F. Root, William Steffe and D. D. Emmett. Arranged by Riana R. Muller. Folk. Score and parts. 35 pages. Riana Muller #6682915. Published by Riana Muller (A0.1029456). The Battle of Gettysburg includes arrangements of music popular during the Civil War.  These are arranged for middle school strings and percussion with added narration and optional staging.  Musically It includes dotted rhythms with hooked bowing, the key of Bb Major, slurs, ties and 6/8 time.  The piece can be staged with appropriate uniforms and flags of the Union and Confederate armies.This is a great interdisciplinary project combining history, music and theater.   The score is 13 pages.  The parts total 22 pages (violin 1, violin 2, viola, 'cello, bass, percussion, and narrator).