String Orchestra - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1449418

Composed by Gioachino Rossini. Arranged by Orion Mendenall. 19th Century,Classical,Romantic Period. 22 pages. Amos 5.8 #1029192. Published by Amos 5.8 (A0.1449418).

This iconic theme was originally the finale to a 15-minute overture to Rossini's last opera, William Tell.  It has since become associated with horse-riding and western tales after it was used as the theme song to The Lone Ranger.  This arrangement contains the famous theme, and is transposed to the student-friendly key of G major.  This is a great piece to teach 16th notes and staccato.  It also has a brief solo in the beginning and middle sections.

Grade: 2
Running time: 1:30.

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 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 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 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.837288

Arranged by Garth M. Williams (Socan). Christian,Christmas,Sacred,Spiritual,Standards. Score and parts. 20 pages. Garth M. Williams (Socan) #3638695. Published by Garth M. Williams (Socan) (A0.837288).

The First Nowell for string orchestra has been written for an advanced intermediate or good adult amateur orchestra.  The carol opens in the Key of G Major and presents a wonderful ostinato in the upper strings accompanied by the tune and harmonization of the carol by the lower strings.  It finally concludes after modulation, in the key of C Major.  The piece does present some divisi string parts in certain sections, and some third position passages for the First Violins as well. I recommend this arrangement to all conductors.  Please have a listen.

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: A0.1288895

Composed by William Byrd. Arranged by James M. Guthrie. Contest,Early Music,Festival,Historic,Renaissance,Traditional. Score and Parts. 22 pages. Jmsgu3 #879731. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.1288895).

William Byrd was an English composer and organist who lived during the Renaissance period. He is considered one of the greatest composers of the era and had a profound influence on composers both from his native country and on the Continent. Byrd is best known for his development of the English madrigal and his ability to elevate the English keyboard style through his compositions for virginal and organ music.

He was a pupil and protégé of the organist and composer Thomas Tallis, and his first authenticated appointment was as organist at Lincoln Cathedral in 1563. Byrd's output of about 470 compositions amply justifies his reputation as one of the great masters of European Renaissance music.

He was adept at attracting sponsorship, and his most important patrons were Roman Catholic sympathizers. Byrd was responsible for the publication of about 10 volumes of songs by other composers, his role as publisher allowing him to play an even more prominent part in making both literary and musical composition much more broadly available to a public audience.

String Orchestra - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1290870

Composed by William Byrd. Arranged by James M. Guthrie. Contest,Early Music,Festival,Historic,Renaissance,Traditional. 8 pages. Jmsgu3 #881555. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.1290870).

William Byrd was an English composer and organist who lived during the Renaissance period. He is considered one of the greatest composers of the era and had a profound influence on composers both from his native country and on the Continent. Byrd is best known for his development of the English madrigal and his ability to elevate the English keyboard style through his compositions for virginal and organ music.

He was a pupil and protégé of the organist and composer Thomas Tallis, and his first authenticated appointment was as organist at Lincoln Cathedral in 1563. Byrd's output of about 470 compositions amply justifies his reputation as one of the great masters of European Renaissance music.

He was adept at attracting sponsorship, and his most important patrons were Roman Catholic sympathizers. Byrd was responsible for the publication of about 10 volumes of songs by other composers, his role as publisher allowing him to play an even more prominent part in making both literary and musical composition much more broadly available to a public audience.

String Orchestra - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1290878

Composed by William Byrd. Arranged by James M. Guthrie. Contest,Early Music,Festival,Historic,Renaissance,Traditional. Score and Parts. 18 pages. Jmsgu3 #881563. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.1290878).

William Byrd was an English composer and organist who lived during the Renaissance period. He is considered one of the greatest composers of the era and had a profound influence on composers both from his native country and on the Continent. Byrd is best known for his development of the English madrigal and his ability to elevate the English keyboard style through his compositions for virginal and organ music.

He was a pupil and protégé of the organist and composer Thomas Tallis, and his first authenticated appointment was as organist at Lincoln Cathedral in 1563. Byrd's output of about 470 compositions amply justifies his reputation as one of the great masters of European Renaissance music.

 He was adept at attracting sponsorship, and his most important patrons were Roman Catholic sympathizers. Byrd was responsible for the publication of about 10 volumes of songs by other composers, his role as publisher allowing him to play an even more prominent part in making both literary and musical composition much more broadly available to a public audience.