String Orchestra - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1126962 Composed by Andrew R. Guarrine. Contemporary,Contest,Festival,Pop. Score and parts. 11 pages. GuarrineMusic #727598. Published by GuarrineMusic (A0.1126962). “New Vistas� is a new composition for 3-part string orchestra (Vln. 1, Vln. 2/Vla and ‘cello/bass) and piano. This piece only uses notes D, E, F# and G, and is in 4/4 time. Uses simple 2-part harmony and unison and also introduces your students to repeat signs, mezzo-forte and forte dynamics, bow lift, down bow and up bow symbols. Great piece for your beginner group for their first performance. Grade .5, Key of D/ 4/4 time.

String Ensemble,String Trio Cello,Viola,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.785996 By Bill Evans. By Bill Evans. Arranged by Andrew R. Guarrine. Jazz. Score and parts. 12 pages. GuarrineMusic #5871599. Published by GuarrineMusic (A0.785996). Waltz for Debby  (Evans and Lees)   This jazz standard composed by Bill Evans and recorded by him in 1956 and 1961 with words by Gene Lees was composed for Evans’ niece, has been recorded by several artists over the last 60 years. VERY open three part harmony and contains several accidentals.  A great piece for your 1st set or exposing some younger players to 3 part jazz harmony.   Trio (vln, vla, vlc) and comes with an alternate vln 2 part  where nothing has been changed!      Key of F   Grade 2+/3 because of accidentals

String Ensemble,String Trio Cello,Viola,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.785978 Composed by W. Trnka. Arranged by Andrew R. Guarrine. Classical. Score and parts. 16 pages. GuarrineMusic #5337131. Published by GuarrineMusic (A0.785978). This three-part canon in G major was originally attributed to Mozart but is now thought to have been composed by the Czech physician/composer Wenzel Trnka (1739-91). Originally this simple canon was originally composed for three voices and I adapted it for two different instrumentations (vln1,2 and vla or vln, vla and ‘cello) to suit your specific needs. The lyrics are concerned with eating and drinking! Great piece for ensemble performances or private occasions. Suggested grade 2+ This download contains BOTH adaptation for  $13.95.

String Ensemble,String Trio Cello,Viola,Violin - Digital Download SKU: A0.785931 Composed by John Wilbye. Arranged by Adapted and arranged by Andrew R. Guarrine. Renaissance. Score and parts. 5 pages. GuarrineMusic #2030213. Published by GuarrineMusic (A0.785931). Another adaptation of a Renaissance madrigal for Vln, vla & cello. Key of G, 2/2 time and accidentals in all parts. Grade 2 ½+.

String Orchestra - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.786006 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Andrew R. Guarrine. Folk. Score and parts. 9 pages. GuarrineMusic #6088399. Published by GuarrineMusic (A0.786006).  This folksong from the 19th century is also known as Acres of Claims, Lincoln and Liberty (and several other names) is probably of British or Irish origin was first published in 1838 as a waltz. This arrangement is in 4/4 with independence in all parts,  the violins need to know low 2’s (1st will play up to high G), ‘cello uses C and C#, the bass plays C# on the G string.  Slurs in all parts except the bass and uses 1st/2nd endings.  Fun piece to perform.  Key of G  Grade 2   

String Orchestra - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1251651 Composed by E. Vera Bahdy. Arranged by Andrew R. Guarrine. Children,Classical,Folk,Traditional. Score and Parts. 12 pages. GuarrineMusic #845910. Published by GuarrineMusic (A0.1251651). Old MacDonald- This classic melody is attributed to Thomas d’Ufrey (late 1600’s) with changes in the lyrics several times over the last couple hundred years. This adaption for 3-part string orchestra (violin 2/ viola) and optional piano is in the key of G and uses quarter, half, dotted half, 2 eighths and 4 eighths rhythms. Violin 1 does go up to C natural (L2), ‘cello and bass go up to B and down to C natural. Dynamics used are p, mf and f and there are several bow lifts. Tempo is ‘Moderato at 108’. Great piece for end of the first year or the fall concert of the second year. Suggested grade: 1/1+.

String Quartet String Quartet - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.785998 Composed by Nacio Herb Brown. Arranged by Andrew R. Guarrine. Film/TV,Standards. Score and parts. 14 pages. GuarrineMusic #6025905. Published by GuarrineMusic (A0.785998). Singin’ In The Rain (Arthur Freed and Nacio Herb Brown)This light and bouncy adaptation (which is more like the original), is played in a moderate 2 feel is in G with a key change to A. Uses dotted eighth-sixteenth patterns in the violins and viola. It also contains pizz and arco, hooked bows and some basic shifting in the ‘cello (high E).  Melody is played by violin 1 with solid accompaniment by the middle voices. Middle section features  ‘cello melody with several accidentals in ALL parts. This toe-tapping standard is great for any performance or professional library.   Key of G/A  Grade 2+

String Ensemble,String Trio Cello,Viola,Violin - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.785947 Composed by Taylor & Sullivan. Arranged by Andrew R. Guarrine. Contemporary,Sacred,Wedding. Score and parts. 8 pages. GuarrineMusic #1932757. Published by GuarrineMusic (A0.785947). This 4-part hymn from the the early 1800's has been arranged for a trio ( Vln. 1, Vln. 2 and Vla.)- you will need to listen for the melody, sometimes it's hidden. But wait........there's more! It also has parts for Vla. (Vln. 2) and 'cello (Vla.) to fit your particular need. Great for solo & ensemble, weddings, church service or just for fun. Comes with score and ALL parts. L2's, H 3's and 2nd fingers. Key of A to Bb. Grade 2.

String Ensemble,String Trio Cello,Viola,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.786000 Composed by Unknown. Arranged by Andrew R. Guarrine. Children,Folk. Score and parts. 7 pages. GuarrineMusic #6055775. Published by GuarrineMusic (A0.786000). This short (1:35), nursery song arranged for trio violin, viola (vln. 2 included) and 'cello is in the key of G and a happy 3/4 time.  Uses dotted quarter-eighth rhythms, eighth notes, slurs, a few low 1’s, sudden dynamic contrasts, crescendo and decrescendo and a double-stop G in the ‘cello. The melody never goes above high G. Contains easy counterpoint, arpeggios and some neat harmonies. A catchy melody that  you will find yourself humming all day!  Grade 1+/2

String Orchestra - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.785997 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Andrew R. Guarrine. Contemporary. Score and parts. 13 pages. GuarrineMusic #5999739. Published by GuarrineMusic (A0.785997).  

String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1299588 By Taylor Swift. By Liz Rose and Taylor Swift. Arranged by Andrew R. Guarrine. Contemporary,Country,Pop,Singer/Songwriter,Wedding. 14 pages. GuarrineMusic #889439. Published by GuarrineMusic (A0.1299588). All Too WellThis song is off of Taylor Swift’s Red album is co-written with Liz Rose remembering days gone by.  The original song was about 10 minutes long in it’s demo form and later re-worked down to the album length. Great piece for any occasion with your quartet.  The 2nd violin is featured  alot on melody and is about 4 minutes long. Key of G.  Suggested grade 2+/3

String Orchestra - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1127567 Composed by Andrew R. Guarrine. Contemporary,Contest,Festival,Instructional. Score and parts. 10 pages. GuarrineMusic #728180. Published by GuarrineMusic (A0.1127567). Basso Divertimento! (Bass Clef Fun!) Give your cello and bass sections a well deserved feature with this fun original. It is composed in D major and 4/4 time, with a simple yet catchy melody. Vln 1 does go to an open E while the bass NEVER needs to play above A. Written for 3 part string orchestra and piano, it introduces DC al Fine, uses pizz and arco in the violin and viola section, forte and mezzo forte dynamics, simple 2 part harmony and uses only half-notes, quarter-notes and quarter-rests. It is a great piece for that end of the year concert. Key of D, Grade .5-1 4/4 time Everyone needs to know the D scale.

Piano,Viola - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.786003 Composed by Michael W. Balfe and Alfred Bunn. Arranged by Andrew R. Guarrine. Romantic Period. Score and part. 5 pages. GuarrineMusic #6073059. Published by GuarrineMusic (A0.786003). I Dreamt That I Dwelt in Marble Halls   I found this in a songbook from the early 1900’s and adapted it viola solo and piano. It is an aria from the 1843 English Romantic opera The Bohemian Girl.  It is in 3/4 and in the key of Eb with a few melodic ornaments and the highest note is a G. It also contains very few dynamic markings. (express yourself!!) Very playable by players that know how to shift.  Grade 2+  Eb major 

String Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.785951 Composed by Charles Strouse. Arranged by Arranged by Andrew R. Guarrine. Broadway. Score and parts. 32 pages. GuarrineMusic #2338017. Published by GuarrineMusic (A0.785951). This timeless, up-beat adaptation is 'a must' for your pop concert.  Arranged for string orchestra, electric bass, piano, drum set, timpani and bells in a style that will let your audience relive the magic of the theater or the movie.  Divisi octaves in the strings, independent viola, cello and bass part.  Electric bass is also independent.  Syncopation and a key change from G to A major.  Very up-lifting arrangement. Grade 3.

String Orchestra - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1282568 Composed by Andrew R. Guarrine. Contemporary,Contest,Festival,Instructional,Pop. Score and Parts. 11 pages. GuarrineMusic #873823. Published by GuarrineMusic (A0.1282568). This original is in 4/4 time and the key of D major.  Note values ares are quarter notes and rests and whole notes in the lower strings.  Melody trade off between upper and lower strings a brief section of imitation.  Uses forte and piano dynamic markings, crescendo and decrescendo hairpins, bow-lifts and very simple harmony.    Range is D to B in all instruments. Scale-wise patterns in melody.Suggested grade is .5+ (because of imitation and harmony).