String Orchestra - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.785975 Composed by Mother Goose. Arranged by Adapted and arranged by Andrew R. Guarrine. Children. Score and parts. 9 pages. GuarrineMusic #4785543. Published by GuarrineMusic (A0.785975). Polly Put The Kettle On (3 part orchestra)   This adaptation of a Mother Goose melody focuses more on a light and bouncy style, unison passages (sometimes in octaves), dynamic contrasts and of course, still sounding like the nursery rhymes we used to sing on the playgrounds!  In the key of G, a cut-time feel while still in 4/4,  hooked bowings, L2 in Violin 1, 2nd finger in bass and H4 (C#) in ‘cello.  Grade 1+/2  

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 - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.785964 By Bastille. By Dan Smith. Arranged by Arranged by Andrew R. Guarrine. Rock. Score and parts. 14 pages. GuarrineMusic #3108481. Published by GuarrineMusic (A0.785964). Bastille in a Classical style for string duet (Vln & vlc; vla & vlc) or trio (vln, vln, vlc; vln, vla & vlc.) Very cool!!   Key of D

String Orchestra - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1222071 Composed by Andrew R. Guarrine. Contemporary,Pop. Score and Parts. 11 pages. GuarrineMusic #818356. Published by GuarrineMusic (A0.1222071). Notes and Rests  (Guarrine) This original, all unison string orchestra and piano is in the key of D and only uses the notes D, E, F#, G and open A (optional G1 for the bass).  You can show your audience how well the musicians know their stuff as they count out-loud the rests and teach them what the word “Fi-ne means at the end.  It also teaches your students what a whole rest looks like and it does.  All bowing are marked and the only dynamic marking used is forte. Grade .5  $12.95   

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 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1188022 Composed by Andrew R. Guarrine. 20th Century,Contemporary,Contest,Festival,Pop. Score and parts. 12 pages. GuarrineMusic #787637. Published by GuarrineMusic (A0.1188022). Fingers on Fire (3 part SO and piano) You’re going to need a hose to cool your players fingers after they perform this pizzicato piece! With a ‘suggested’ tempo marking of ‘Spirito’ at 135, feel free to challenge your players to play even faster! This will be perfect for your for your 1st concert even before they start using the bow!In the key of D major, with a range of D-B in all parts, has unison and 2-part harmony, uses only p, mf and f dynamics markings and has several marked fingerings. Also introduces multi-measure rests in all parts. Suggested Grade .5+/1-.

By The Beach Boys. Arranged by Arranged by Andrew R. Guarrine. Pop, Anniversary, Wedding, Recital. Score, Set of Parts. 15 pages. Published by GuarrineMusic (H0.105899-282380). - Score,Set of Parts - Pop,Anniversary,Wedding,Recital - GuarrineMusic

String Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1210225 Composed by Stephen Foster (1826-1864). Arranged by Andrew R. Guarrine. 19th Century,Contest,Festival,Folk,Traditional. Score and Parts. 15 pages. GuarrineMusic #808062. Published by GuarrineMusic (A0.1210225). A Schottisch (pronounced sha-dish) is a partnered country dance of German origin and was very popular during the Victorian era. Composed in 2/4 time and is known for including a hop at the end of the melodic phrase.This adaptation of a piano piece by Stephen Foster is in the key of C to F, uses hooked bows, sixteenth notes, dotted eighth-sixteenth and double stops in the upper strings.  Suggested grade 2+/3.

By The Beatles. Arranged by Arranged by Andrew R. Guarrine. Score, Set of Parts. 21 pages. Published by GuarrineMusic (H0.152371-322950). - Score,Set of Parts - - GuarrineMusic

By Elton John. Arranged by Arranged by Andrew R. Guarrine. Score, Set of Parts. 12 pages. Published by GuarrineMusic (H0.152821-4013). - Score,Set of Parts - - GuarrineMusic

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).

String Quartet String Quartet - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.785990 By Britney Spears. By Cathy Dennis, Christian Karlsson, Henrik Jonback, and Pontus Winnberg. Arranged by Andrew R. Guarrine. Contemporary. Score and parts. 17 pages. GuarrineMusic #5770071. Published by GuarrineMusic (A0.785990). Get tune, great arrangement. Can be performed by string orchestra or a quartet. Key of G, grade 3.

String Orchestra - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.786002 Composed by Nursery Song. Arranged by Andrew R. Guarrine. Contemporary. Score and parts. 12 pages. GuarrineMusic #6062337. Published by GuarrineMusic (A0.786002). Jolly Old Miller  A nursery song adapted for 3-part orchestra and piano (recommended) that uses eighth notes, pizzicato and arco techniques, piano and mezzo-forte dynamics.  This catchy, 8 measure phrase is repeated 3 times (with the melody always in the violin 1),  is a great teaching tool for your second-year orchestra for melody, accompaniment, rhythm and harmony.      Key of G   Grade 1+/2

String Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.785925 Composed by Harrigan & Brahm. Arranged by Andrew R. Guarrine. 19th Century,Contest,Festival,March. Score and Parts. 17 pages. GuarrineMusic #2028759. Published by GuarrineMusic (A0.785925). An adaptation of a 1800's piano piece is a great opener. Key of G in 2/4 time, has a solo Violin 1 at the beginning. Also pizz, arco, double stops, C# and G#'s, eighth-sixteenth and dotted eighth-sixteenth rhythms. Great melody.

Composed by Welsh melody. Arranged by Arranged by Andrew R. Guarrine. For Percussion Ensemble,Hand Percussion. 21st Century,Christmas. Easy/Beginner. Score,Set of Parts. 7 pages. Published by GuarrineMusic