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: A0.785939

Composed by Andrew R. Guarrine. Contemporary. Score and parts. 9 pages. GuarrineMusic #12167. Published by GuarrineMusic (A0.785939).

This short, original march is in the key of G and is in 4/4 time for three part orchestra and piano. Grade 1.5.

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   

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 Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.785941

Composed by Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina. Arranged by Edited and adapted by Andrew R. Guarrine. Baroque,Christmas,Easter,Renaissance. Score and parts. 15 pages. GuarrineMusic #49563. Published by GuarrineMusic (A0.785941).

Exulate Deo – (Palestrina) This transcription/adaptation of his Motet for 5 voices has been uadapted for Vln. 1 & 2, Vla. 1 & 2 and ‘cello/Cb. This typical Renaissance style (independent lines and plenty of counterpoint) piece could be performed with orchestra or even an ensemble. If you have the violas, this exciting piece is a MUST for your library! Key of C Grade 2+.

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 Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.785976

Arranged by Adapted and arranged by Andrew R. Guarrine. Christmas. Score and parts. 14 pages. GuarrineMusic #4785515. Published by GuarrineMusic (A0.785976).

Holiday Potpourri  for String Orchestra

 This interesting and challenging medley contains snippets from Good King Wenceslas, Jingle Bells, Joy to the World and Deck the Halls that will keep your students and audience thinking if what they heard is really ‘that’ melody and all in about 2 minutes.  See if your students can pick out what title they are playing!

Key of G/ E minor, 4/4 time with L2 (high G) in Violin 1, uses dotted quarter-eighth rhythm and ‘celli and bass double.  Grade 1+ 

 

String Orchestra - Digital Download

SKU: A0.785932

Composed by Hardaway. Arranged by Adapted and arranged by Andrew R. Guarrine. Contemporary. Score and parts. 19 pages. GuarrineMusic #2031003. Published by GuarrineMusic (A0.785932).

Another adaptation of an old piece for string orchestra, snare drum and triangle (one player). Dotted quarter-eighth patterns, hooked bows and slurs. High D, L1 and H3 in vln 1, H4 in ‘vlc. Key of D Grade 2+.

String Ensemble Cello,Double Bass,Viola,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.785981

Composed by Hank Williams. Arranged by Andrew R. Guarrine. Contemporary,Country. Score and parts. 16 pages. GuarrineMusic #5372019. Published by GuarrineMusic (A0.785981).

Another song written by Hank Williams and recorded by Big Bill Lister in 1951, this fiddle-feel, toe-tapping arrangement for string orchestra with the melody in violin 1, does however have violin 2 playing harmony above the melody sometimes (violins never plays higher than G above the staff). Played in the key of G, 2/2 time and contains hooked bows (quarter and dotted quarter-eighth), staccato bowing, pizzicato bass. Also has a DS al coda, easy syncopation in vln. 1. Fingerings include L2’s in violins, L1 in viola, 2nd finger in ‘cello and bass. Also includes a violin 3 (vla) part.  Great for that end of the year concert and is VERY playable for your second year group.  Grade 2

 

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: A0.785980

By Stevie Wonder. By Stevie Wonder. Arranged by Andrew R. Guarrine. Pop,Soul. Score and parts. 6 pages. GuarrineMusic #5721139. Published by GuarrineMusic (A0.785980).

All In Love Is Fair  (S. Wonder)

Solo viola at the beginning and the, muted sections (in all parts) and high registers playing in all parts, combined with a classic Stevie Wonder melody will make your audience feel like you are playing only for them! 

Key of F  Grade 3 (suggested)

String Trio Cello,Viola,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1194978

By Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young. By Stephen Stills. Arranged by Andrew R. Guarrine. Contemporary,Pop,Singer/Songwriter,Standards,Wedding. 6 pages. GuarrineMusic #794158. Published by GuarrineMusic (A0.1194978).

This classic by Stephen Stills from the Deja vu album is adapted for violin, viola and ‘cello. It features the viola on melody with a pizzicato ostinato by the cello. Violin plays some nice harmonies. In the key of D major and great for any gig with your trio.

String Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.785992

Composed by John Hinton. Arranged by Andrew R. Guarrine. Baroque,Renaissance. Score and parts. 12 pages. GuarrineMusic #5791263. Published by GuarrineMusic (A0.785992).

Come, Follow Me! (John Hinton)

This adaptation of a madrigal is to be performed lightly and not too fast.  Uses hooked-bows, slurs and plenty of imitation.  The first section is a solo violin with the cello coming in later. Only uses forte and piano dynamic markings.  A great piece for solo and ensemble or as a lighter piece for your orchestra at that spring performance.  (Quartet -with optional Cb.)      Key of D  2/2 time  Grade 2+ because of style and technique.  

String Orchestra - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1192207

Composed by Andrew R. Guarrine. 20th Century,Contemporary,Contest,Festival,Instructional. Score and parts. 14 pages. GuarrineMusic #791675. Published by GuarrineMusic (A0.1192207).

Syncopation Island

Take your orchestra on a trip to Syncopation Island that only uses quarter, half and whole notes,  quarter and whole rests. This trip starts in the key of D to G (no L2’s or 2nd fingers) and then back to the key of D.   Vln 2/vla begin arco and have one count to change to pizzicato. ‘Cello and bass begin pizzicato and also have one count to switch to arco. All parts return to arco at the end.   Dynamics used are: f, mf, cresc., and all bowing are marked. All parts need to be familiar with the G, D and A strings (the bass never shifts). 

Form is AABCAA

Suggested grade is:  .5/1 -end of a first full year.

By Dixie Chicks. By Emily Strayer, Jack Antonoff, Martie Maguire, and Natalie Maines. Arranged by Andrew R. Guarrine. Country. Score and parts. 14 pages. GuarrineMusic #6100831. Published by GuarrineMusic