String Orchestra - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1473896 Composed by Dena El Saffar. Classical,Contemporary,Traditional. 29 pages. Songburd Music #1051617. Published by Songburd Music (A0.1473896). The Greek mode Dorian has a lot of historical attributes, connecting with the Doric tribes and even with Helen of Troy. I have always found music in the Dorian mode to be very pleasing, even before I knew what it was; it has uniquely attractive qualities and shows up in diverse music traditions from all around the world. Dorian can also be a name for a person. In this composition, I have imagined Dorian to be the protagonist on a hero’s journey. The music creates a narrative of our main character Dorian growing up, going on a grand adventure, and finally returning home, enriched by so many experiences.

String Orchestra - Level 3-4 - Digital Download SKU: HX.1103128 By Marvin Gaye. Arranged by Robert Longfield. This edition: scorch. Pop,R & B,Rock. 8 pages. Hal Leonard - Digital #0. Published by Hal Leonard - Digital (HX.1103128).

String Orchestra - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.782526 By Marvin Gaye. By Al Cleveland, Marvin Gaye, and Renaldo Benson. Arranged by Tyler Merideth. R & B,Soul. Score and parts. 19 pages. Tyler Merideth #3559483. Published by Tyler Merideth (A0.782526). The classic song made famous by Marvin Gaye arranged for String Orchestra.  This arrangement challenges the violas and cellos with the melody and gives numerous shifting opportunities for all instruments.  .

String Orchestra - Level 3-4 - Digital Download SKU: HX.1103133 By Marvin Gaye. Arranged by Robert Longfield. This edition: scorch. Pop,R & B,Rock. 2 pages. Hal Leonard - Digital #0. Published by Hal Leonard - Digital (HX.1103133).

String Orchestra - Level 3-4 - Digital Download SKU: HX.1103134 By Marvin Gaye. Arranged by Robert Longfield. This edition: scorch. Pop,R & B,Rock. 2 pages. Hal Leonard - Digital #0. Published by Hal Leonard - Digital (HX.1103134).

String Orchestra - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.916880 By The Commodores. By Dennis Lambert, Franne Golde, and Walter Orange. Arranged by Eric Stern. Rock,Soul. Score and parts. 24 pages. Nerds of Paradise Music #4844981. Published by Nerds of Paradise Music (A0.916880). Nightshift is a 1985 song by Commodores and the title track from their eleventh album of the same name. The song was written by lead singer Walter Orange in collaboration with Dennis Lambert and Franne Golde, as a loving tribute to soul/R&B singers Jackie Wilson and Marvin Gaye, both of whom died in 1984. The first verse mentions Gaye's song What's Going On, while the second verse mentions Jackie Wilson's Baby Workout and (Your Love Has Lifted Me) Higher and Higher.

String Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1232022 Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven. Arranged by James M. Guthrie, ASCAP. 19th Century,Chamber,Classical,Contest,Festival,Romantic Period. 38 pages. Jmsgu3 #827696. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.1232022). Beethoven’s Eleven Bagatelles Op. 119 are known for their expressive melodies and harmonies, and their innovative approach to form and tonality. The bagatelles were written during a period of time when Beethoven was undergoing a difficult phase in his life; he was struggling with hearing loss, family problems, and depression. Despite these challenges, he managed to produce a set of musical gems that are deeply moving and uplifting. The bagatelles show a remarkable range and depth of emotion, from playful and humorous to introspective and melancholic. These pieces serve as a testament to his resilience and creative genius in the face of personal adversity. More than two centuries after their composition, the bagatelles continue to inspire music enthusiasts around the world. The Bagatelles Op. 119 is a combination of old and new pieces that were not originally planned as a cycle. No. 1. Allegretto.No. 2. Andante con moto.No. 3. à l’ Allemande.No. 4. Andante cantabile.No. 5. Risoluto.No. 6. Andante – Allegretto.No. 7. Tranquillo.No. 8. Moderato cantabile.No. 9. Vivace moderato.No. 10. Allegramente.No. 11. Andante ma non troppo.

String Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1232069 Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven. Arranged by James M. Guthrie, ASCAP. 19th Century,Chamber,Classical,Contest,Festival,Romantic Period. Score and Parts. 71 pages. Jmsgu3 #827745. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.1232069). Full score and performance parts for String Orchestra.Beethoven’s Eleven Bagatelles Op. 119 are known for their expressive melodies and harmonies, and their innovative approach to form and tonality. The bagatelles were written during a period of time when Beethoven was undergoing a difficult phase in his life; he was struggling with hearing loss, family problems, and depression. Despite these challenges, he managed to produce a set of musical gems that are deeply moving and uplifting. The bagatelles show a remarkable range and depth of emotion, from playful and humorous to introspective and melancholic. These pieces serve as a testament to his resilience and creative genius in the face of personal adversity. More than two centuries after their composition, the bagatelles continue to inspire music enthusiasts around the world. The Bagatelles Op. 119 is a combination of old and new pieces that were not originally planned as a cycle.No. 1. Allegretto.No. 2. Andante con moto.No. 3. à l’ Allemande.No. 4. Andante cantabile.No. 5. Risoluto.No. 6. Andante – Allegretto.No. 7. Tranquillo.No. 8. Moderato cantabile.No. 9. Vivace moderato.No. 10. Allegramente.No. 11. Andante ma non troppo.

String Orchestra - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.950847 Composed by Moshe S. Knoll. Contemporary,Jewish. Score and parts. 43 pages. ArtsAhimsa #4351085. Published by ArtsAhimsa (A0.950847). This is another installement in the ongoing series of symphonic klezmer pieces by the author.In this composition, there are some places were Tonality is suspended, in favor of Modality.There is a Fugal passage, in which the different Modes are designated.The ending is dramatic, in the grand Russian tradition.

String Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.813844 Composed by Antonin Dvorak. Arranged by Regis Bookshar. Concert,Contemporary,Folk,Romantic Period,Standards. Score and parts. 31 pages. Regis Bookshar #6537751. Published by Regis Bookshar (A0.813844). Largo (from Symphony No. 9 in E minor) (From the New World) (Db) (String Orchestra) - Intermediate - Digital Download. This marvelous arrangement of the Largo, based on the second movement of Antonin Dvorak's Symphony No. 9 in E minor, would be a fabulous addition to any music library and could be performed for concerts, recitals and church services, especially Funerals, but would be appropriate any time during the church year. This arrangement is suitable for high school and college students but professional musicians would also enjoy playing this selection. Included are a score and a complete set of parts (23 pages). This selection is one of the many arrangements from the The Regis Bookshar Trumpet Ensemble's extensive music library which are being made available for the first time.Symphony No. 9 in E minor, Op. 95 (subtitled From the New World and popularly know as the New World Symphony), was composed by Antonin Dvorak in 1893 while he was the director of the National Conservatory of Music of America from 1892 to 1895. It premiered at Carnegie Hall in New York City on December 16, 1893 and has been described as one of the most popular of all symphonies. The second movement of the symphony, upon which this arrangement is based, is marked Largo, and begins with a harmonic progression of chords which is then followed by a solo instrument playing the famous main theme.Dvorak was interested in Native American music and the African-American spirituals he heard in North America. While director of the National Conservatory he encountered an African-American student, Harry T. Burleigh, who sang traditional spirituals to him. Burleigh, later a composer himself, said that Dvorak had absorbed their spirit before writing his own melodies. Dvorak stated:    I am convinced that the future music of this country must be founded on what are called Negro melodies. These can be the foundation of a serious and original school of composition to be developed in the United States. These beautiful and varied themes are the product of the soil. They are folk songs of America and your composers must turn to them.He further explained how Native American music influenced his symphony:  I have not actually used any of these (Native American) melodies. I have simply written original themes embodying the peculiarities of the Indian music, and, using these themes as subjects, have developed them with all the resources of modern rhythms, counterpoint, and orchestral colour.In 1893, a newspaper interview quoted Dvorak as saying, I found that the music of the negroes and of the Indians was practically identical, and that the music of the two races bore a remarkable similarity to the music of Scotland. Most historians agree that Dvorak is referring to the pentatonic scale, which is typical of each of these musical traditions.Dvorak was influenced not only by music he heard, but also by what he had seen, in America. He wrote that he would not have composed his American pieces as he had if he had not seen America. It has been said that Dvorak was inspired by the wide open spaces of America, such as the prairies he may have seen on his trip to Iowa in the summer of 1893. Notices about several performances of the symphony include the phrase wide open spaces about what inspired the symphony and/or about the feelings it conveys to listeners.The theme from the Largo was adapted into the spiritual Goin' Home (often mistakenly considered a folk song or traditional spiritual) by Dvorak's pupil, William Arms Fisher, who wrote the lyrics in 1922. Regis Bookshar thought it would be wonderful if other instrumentalists could have the opportunity to play this beautiful melody, so, he has created this version for a String Orchestra. Parts included with the purchase are a 1st Violin, a 2nd Violin, a 3rd Violin, a 1st Viola, a 2nd Viola, a 1st Violon.

String Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1286698 Composed by James Nathaniel Holland. 21st Century,Broadway,Contemporary,Musical/Show,Opera. Score and Parts. 146 pages. James Nathaniel Holland #877732. Published by James Nathaniel Holland (A0.1286698). INDIVIDUAL INSTRUMENTS PARTS 2 of 2 (Harp and Strings).  This four act contemporary opera, original libretto and music, by 21st century American composer James Nathaniel Holland is the story of the triumph of Love over Evil, however delayed, and the power of keeping steadfast to one’s righteous promise.  Based on the German fairy tale The Six Swans, in a kingdom, during Saxon times, the murderous daughter of an evil entity, Ravia, infiltrates and takes over the lives of a royal family due to the King’s rash promise to marry her many years before. The royal children are sent away by their father for safety to a hidden, woodland cottage, but Ravia discovers where they are and hexes the younger siblings, turning them into swallows.  Usha, the eldest, escapes and flees to the wilderness and is visited by the apparition of her dead mother who explains what is going on and that Usha must swear an oath of silence for six years to break the spell and change her siblings back into human form.Five years pass and a dashing and kind king, Rohric, of another kingdom, finds Usha while hunting, falls in love with and marries her, but Usha must remain silent and cannot reveal who she is.  Ravia, who now is sole queen of the old kingdom, is invited by Rohric’s nobles with hope to secure a “proper� wedding for Rohric.  Usha is accused falsely of killing her own child by the two and is sentenced to be burned at the stake, but as the bell tolls she finally can declare her innocence.  To the crowd’s amazement her siblings change back, all truth is revealed, and for Ravia’s failure, she is dragged back to hell by demons.  Singers:  King Alfred (bass), Ravia (soprano), Princess Usha (mezzo), Queen Mother Arna (soprano), the royal siblings (children’s/boy’s chorus), King Rohric (Tenor), The Evil Noble (baritone), An angel/a demon (bass), SATB ChorusScored for full orchestra.  Instrumentation:  picc/treble recorder, fl12, ob12, eh, cl12, bsn12, hrn 123, tpt123, trom12, tba, timp, perc.12 (bd, crash cym, ride cym with soft mallets and stick, small gong, wood blk, glk, chimes, snar, tri), hrp, stringsDuration:  2 hoursFull Orchestral Score (concert pitch), Piano Vocal Score and Instruments Parts 1 (woodwinds, brass, perc.) and Parts 2 (harp and strings) sold separately.

String Orchestra - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.549863 Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven. Arranged by James M. Guthrie, ASCAP. Classical,Concert,Instructional,Standards,World. Score and parts. 52 pages. Jmsgu3 #3557749. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.549863). Beethoven Sonata Op. 49 No. 2 arranged for string orchestra. Duration: 10:15 Score: 28 pages, 242 measures. In two movements. I arranged this for my own beginner orchestra. Easy to rehearse and perform. Very popular with the audience. Sonata Op. 49 No. 2 Arranged from Beethoven’s Piano Sonata No. 20, this is a simple but interesting work in two movements showing the composers sense of humor. The first movement Allegro ma non troppo and the second movement Tempo di Menuetto are both in the key of G. Both Sonatas 19 and 20 (op. 49, No. 1 & 2) are named Easy Sonatas because they are technically easier than the usual Beethoven Sonatas. This makes them very popular among students and teachers alike. Beethoven Background Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 –1827) was certainly a German pianist. Above all, he was probably one of the greatest composers in history. As a result, he is a pivotal character in the progress between the Classical and Romantic periods. He is certainly one of the most famous and hence important of all composers. Seems like his most familiar and noteworthy works include symphonies 1-9; piano concertos 1-5; and furthermore, the violin concerto. Also, certainly of extreme importance are the noteworthy 32 sonatas for the piano; the string quartets 1-16; the Missa solemnis; and likewise, his only opera, Fidelio. Beethoven Overview First of all, Beethoven was born and consequently raised in Bonn. Upon turning 21 he moved to Vienna probably to study composition with Haydn. That’s when he consequently grew a reputation as a brilliant pianist. Furthermore, he probably stayed in Vienna the rest of his life. In his late 20s it seems like his hearing certainly began to decline. It slowly declined until consequently he was nearly totally deaf probably by the last decade of his life. As a result, he stopped conducting and performing. Nevertheless, he continued to compose. As a result, some of his greatest works probably come from this period. First Period Seems like we often divide Beethoven’s life into three periods. Period 1 begins with Beethoven’s arrival in Vienna. Hence, during this period, he mastered the Viennese style of Haydn & Mozart. He consequently began increasing the size and scale of his works. Furthermore, he experimented with extreme dynamics, and likewise extreme tempi. He worked similarly with chromatic harmony. His First and Second Symphonies therefore belong to this period. Other important works also belong here: the first six string quartets and the Sonata Pathétique, Op. 13. Second Period His second period probably began as soon as he realized that he was going deaf. During this period, it seems like he became obsessed with the idea of heroism. His works consequently become even larger and more massive. The most noteworthy of these include the symphonies 3 – 8, piano concertos 5& 6, 5 string quartets, several important piano sonatas (Waldstein and Appassionata), the Kreutzer violin sonata, the violin concerto and his only opera: Fidelio. Third Period In contrast, Beethoven's third period is branded above all by works of incredible intellectual depth, formal innovation, and penetrating expression. It seems like he continued to expand his works. Consequently, the string quartet Op. 131 spills over into seven connected movements. Likewise, in the Ninth Symphony he adds choral forces to his orchestra probably for the first time in history. Even more, other works from this period include his Missa solemnis, the final 5 string quartets (including the enormous Große Fuge) and the final five sonatas for piano.     www.jamesguthrie.com.

String Orchestra - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1217885 Composed by Traditional Carol. Arranged by Ron Flintjer. Christmas,Holiday,Traditional. Score and Parts. 9 pages. Ron Flintjer #814400. Published by Ron Flintjer (A0.1217885). It's Christmas Eve and everyone is eagerly anticipating the next morning, eyeing all those presents under the tree.  There's a knock at the front door, Dad, Mom and the children all head to the foyer to see who it could be.  Dad opens the front door, and it's carolers!  In winter coats and mittens, with scarfs wrapped around their necks, they join in the timeless favorite, We Wish You a Merry Christmas.  It's at once an unlikely combination of nostalgia, happiness, and an optimistic eye to what the future might bring.Arranged for Elementary to Middle School String Orchestra.  Contains Score, 1st violin, 2 violin, viola, cello and string bass. Easy intermediate level.  Interesting and new harmonies from verse to verse and fourth verse going to 4/4 time with moving parts for all instruments.

String Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1486563 By Black Violin. By Kevin Marcus Sylvester and Wilner Baptiste. Arranged by David Schubert. Baroque,Classical,Contemporary,Hip-Hop,Pop. 84 pages. Schubert Music Productions #1063627. Published by Schubert Music Productions (A0.1486563). Inspired by J.S. Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G Major and as performed by Black Violin, this arrangement for string orchestra plus rhythm section weaves together the beauty of the traditional Baroque style with contemporary hip hop. All sections of the ensemble are highlighted throughout the piece. It’s a great option for recruiting events, pop concerts, and more. Level: Advanced Intermediate (Grade 4) This arrangement is part of the “Strings Plus” series. The melody is carried throughout the piece by different sections of the string orchestra allowing it to be performed as a stand-alone piece. It can be enhanced with accompaniment by a rhythm section to add rich color, greater energy, and drive. The parts are fun and challenging for all. The result is a highly flexible orchestration usable in almost any application or ensemble size. Review other titles in this series by going to Sheetmusicplus.com or Sheetmusicdirect.com and typing “Schubert Music Productions” (with quotes) in the site search field.