String Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1113073 Composed by Franz Schubert. Arranged by Ian Butterworth. Romantic Period. Score and parts. 15 pages. Ian Butterworth #715031. Published by Ian Butterworth (A0.1113073). The last of the 6 Moments Musicaux has been transposed into A major and is admirably suitable for string orchestra. Through the experience of teaching the violin at all levels and conducting youth orchestras over many years, Ian Butterworth’s large number of compositions and arrangements have proved their suitability for youth and amateur players. www.ianbutterworthmusic.co.uk.

String Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1036919 By Olafur Arnalds. By Olafur Arnalds. Arranged by Mikael Carlsson. Classical,Contemporary. Score and parts. 8 pages. Soundtracks Live #641913. Published by Soundtracks Live (A0.1036919). Originally a timeless composition for piano, Ólafur Arnalds' beautiful piece 'Momentary' was first arranged for a cappella choir (recorded by Voces 8). This new arrangement for string orchestra retains the composition's unusual combination of movement and stillness, hope and reflection, with beautiful voice leading to be played con sordino throughout. A piece that should be done with much freedom in terms of tempo and movement - adapt carefully to your acoustics! Enjoy!

String Orchestra - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1336101 Composed by Tommie Connor. Arranged by Matt Arnett. Holiday. 9 pages. Matt Arnett Music #921937. Published by Matt Arnett Music (A0.1336101). This is a great holiday song for an advanced middle school orchestra! Upper strings get to work on some high 3's and the violas get a cool descending chromatic line! Cello and bass mostly double, but cello does play the melody independently in one section. A great addition to any holiday concert, this has something for every instrument.

String Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.963698 Composed by Max Reger. Arranged by Ian Butterworth. Romantic Period. Score and Parts. 10 pages. Ian Butterworth #5899383. Published by Ian Butterworth (A0.963698). An immediately attractive piece from the 10 Short Pieces for piano composed in 1900 - duration 4 mins.  Copying of individual parts for sole use by the purchaser is permitted.Through his experience of teaching violin at all levels and conducting youth orchestras over many years, Ian Butterworth's compositions and arrangements have been enjoyed by youth and amateur players.www.ianbutterworthmusic.co.uk

String Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.646722 Composed by Franz Schubert. Arranged by Nick Lacanski. Classical. Score and parts. 25 pages. Theupperstaff #2020797. Published by theupperstaff (A0.646722). This is a great example of Schubert's lyricism. Works very well for strings.

String Orchestra - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1247747 Composed by Giuseppe Verdi. Arranged by Josh Trentadue and Kelly Bennette. 19th Century,Classical,Contest,Festival,Romantic Period,Standards. Score and Parts. 42 pages. T.U.X. People's Music #842301. Published by T.U.X. People's Music (A0.1247747). With its propelling motion and dramatic fanfares, Kelly Bennette expertly adapts two of the most iconic moments from Verdi's Requiem in an accessible format suitable to entertain both your ensemble and audiences alike!

String Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1296728 Composed by Rebecca Tompkins. Children,Instructional. 39 pages. Self #886895. Published by Self (A0.1296728). A piece written for young orchestras, each of the five moments have important musical skills such as staccato quarter notes, long and consistant whole bows, balance skills, six-eight time, dotted rhythms with hooked bows, and syncopation.  Each movement is entitled from examples of what a child may have experienced growing up to give this piece life and character.  The movements increase in skill from first through the fifth movement.

String Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.576209 Composed by David Warin Solomons. Contemporary,Opera. Score and parts. 16 pages. David Warin Solomons #7711. Published by David Warin Solomons (A0.576209). ATON is a stage play written by Manfred Strolz and Otmar Rützler which represents Egypt in the time of the Pharoahs but seen through the eyes of modern theatre directors and actors. The modern scenes are spoken but the Egyptian scenes require music, so Manfred and Otmar asked me to write the music for these. The music is composed for various forces as the play progresses, from the full orchestra (woodwind, strings, harp, piano, timpani) and choir down to more intimate moments with single voice or duets, flute and classical guitar or with single voice and bassoon. For each section the pdf file contains score and parts and the sound sample is an electronic preview. As I write, 23 sections have been composed, but more are to come - please just search for Aton in due course for the full picture. The first performance is planned to take place in the Landestheater in Innsbruck during 2015.

String Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.576213 Composed by David Warin Solomons. Contemporary,Opera. Score and parts. 8 pages. David Warin Solomons #8053. Published by David Warin Solomons (A0.576213). ATON is a stage play written by Manfred Strolz and Otmar Rützler which represents Egypt in the time of the Pharoahs but seen through the eyes of modern theatre directors and actors. The modern scenes are spoken but the Egyptian scenes require music, so Manfred and Otmar asked me to write the music for these. The music is composed for various forces as the play progresses, from the full orchestra (woodwind, strings, harp, piano, timpani) and choir down to more intimate moments with single voice or duets, flute and classical guitar or with single voice and bassoon. For each section the pdf file contains score and parts and the sound sample is an electronic preview. As I write, 27 sections have been composed, but more are to come - please just search for Aton in due course for the full picture. The first performance is planned to take place in the Landestheater in Innsbruck during 2015.

String Orchestra - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.967509 Composed by Gilson Silva. Contemporary,Standards,World. Score and parts. 10 pages. Gilson Silva #4993585. Published by Gilson Silva (A0.967509). Serra do Caraça is one of the most beautiful tourist spots in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. Known for housing a gothic-style sanctuary, the place is surrounded by history and natural beauty. The work Serra do Caraça was inspired by the vision of the great mountain. The composer creates moments of stateness representing the rocky mountain. Then begins an adventure with ups and downs in this beautiful and mysterious landscape.

String Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1491216 By Noah Kahan. By Noah Kahan. Arranged by Levi Comstock. Christmas,Country,Folk,Pop,Singer/Songwriter. 23 pages. Viola Fusion #1067953. Published by Viola Fusion (A0.1491216). Do you love Vermont? Do people's mom's tend not to remember you? Are you usually the one to get the holliday party started before your friends have even arrived home?If so, or if you just can't get this sticky tune out of your head, this is probably definitely an arrangement you should add to your orchestra's next program.With a driving rhythm and snappy melody that seem destined to be fiddled, this arrangement let's everybody groove and shine in turns. It's the kind of chart you want to throw in to an already long concert because it's just so much fun.This song took Noah Kahan from talented musician only hipsters have heard of to Grammy Nominated artist. Could it do the same for you? Only one way to find out...

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: A0.1297702 Composed by Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck. Arranged by James M. Guthrie. Contest,Early Music,Festival,Historic,Renaissance,Traditional. Score and Parts. 26 pages. Jmsgu3 #887673. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.1297702). Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck was a Dutch organist and composer who lived from April 1562 to October 16, 1621. He was born and died in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Sweelinck's first published works date from around 1592-94, and he composed a variety of music, including chansons and keyboard music. He was known for his keyboard playing and was a teacher to German composers Samuel Scheidt and Heinrich Scheidemann. Sweelinck's Echo Fantasias are significant for several reasons:Innovative composition: Echo Fantasias were a unique form of composition during Sweelinck's time, blending elements of traditional fantasias with passages dedicated to echo effects. This experimental approach showcased Sweelinck's creativity and willingness to push the boundaries of musical expression. Emphasis on the moment: Unlike Sweelinck's larger fantasias, the construction of Echo Fantasias was less strict, focusing more on the immediate musical experience rather than the overall design. This emphasis on the moment allowed for greater freedom and spontaneity in the performance of these pieces. Stylistic range: Echo Fantasias encompassed a wide range of styles, juxtaposing fantasia-like elements with passages dedicated to echo effects. This stylistic diversity added depth and complexity to Sweelinck's compositions, making them engaging and intriguing for both performers and listeners.

String Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1297060 Composed by Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck. Arranged by James M. Guthrie. Contest,Early Music,Festival,Historic,Renaissance,Traditional. 10 pages. Jmsgu3 #887184. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.1297060). Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck was a Dutch organist and composer who lived from April 1562 to October 16, 1621. He was born and died in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Sweelinck's first published works date from around 1592-94, and he composed various music, including chansons and keyboard music. He was known for his keyboard playing and was a teacher to German composers Samuel Scheidt and Heinrich Scheidemann. Sweelinck's Echo Fantasias are significant for several reasons:Innovative composition: Echo Fantasias were a unique form of composition during Sweelinck's time, blending elements of traditional fantasias with passages dedicated to echo effects. This experimental approach showcased Sweelinck's creativity and willingness to push the boundaries of musical expression. Emphasis on the moment: Unlike Sweelinck's larger fantasias, the construction of Echo Fantasias was less strict, focusing more on the immediate musical experience than the overall design. This emphasis on the moment allowed for greater freedom and spontaneity in the performance of these pieces. Stylistic range: Echo Fantasias encompassed various styles, juxtaposing fantasia-like elements with passages dedicated to echo effects. This stylistic diversity added depth and complexity to Sweelinck's compositions, making them engaging and intriguing for both performers and listeners.

String Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1297695 Composed by Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck. Arranged by James M. Guthrie. Contest,Early Music,Festival,Historic,Renaissance,Traditional. 14 pages. Jmsgu3 #887669. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.1297695). Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck was a Dutch organist and composer who lived from April 1562 to October 16, 1621. He was born and died in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Sweelinck's first published works date from around 1592-94, and he composed a variety of music, including chansons and keyboard music. He was known for his keyboard playing and was a teacher to German composers Samuel Scheidt and Heinrich Scheidemann. Sweelinck's Echo Fantasias are significant for several reasons:Innovative composition: Echo Fantasias were a unique form of composition during Sweelinck's time, blending elements of traditional fantasias with passages dedicated to echo effects. This experimental approach showcased Sweelinck's creativity and willingness to push the boundaries of musical expression. Emphasis on the moment: Unlike Sweelinck's larger fantasias, the construction of Echo Fantasias was less strict, focusing more on the immediate musical experience rather than the overall design. This emphasis on the moment allowed for greater freedom and spontaneity in the performance of these pieces. Stylistic range: Echo Fantasias encompassed a wide range of styles, juxtaposing fantasia-like elements with passages dedicated to echo effects. This stylistic diversity added depth and complexity to Sweelinck's compositions, making them engaging and intriguing for both performers and listeners.