String Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.837257 Composed by Garth M. Williams (Socan). Christmas,Concert,Sacred. Score and parts. 17 pages. Garth M. Williams (Socan) #2891097. Published by Garth M. Williams (Socan) (A0.837257). Snowflakes Falling Gently On A Winter's Eve combines an original melody which depicts the falling of snow through the use of staccato eighth notes augmented with grace notes.  Once this melody has been presented the Christmas Carol Silent Night is then displayed by the viola and cello section along with the original melody presented by the violins.  Musicians young and old will enjoy  presenting this composition to their audiences.

String Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1256032 Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Arranged by Garth M. Williams (Socan). Baroque,Chamber,Classical,Instructional. Score and Parts. 11 pages. Garth M. Williams (Socan) #849499. Published by Garth M. Williams (Socan) (A0.1256032). This work was originally written for either piano or organ.  It is now re-arranged for string orchestra.

String Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.837306 Arranged by Garth M. Williams, (Socan). Concert,Easter,Praise & Worship,Standards. Score and parts. 18 pages. Garth M. Williams (Socan) #5038363. Published by Garth M. Williams (Socan) (A0.837306). This arrangement of This Joyful Eastertide is written for string orchestra.  It includes a third violin part which doubles as viola or can also be used by violinists who are not quite up to Violin II technical difficulty.  In addition the Violin II is divisipart way through and including the ending.  The work begins in the key of Eb Major and modulates on the last verse to A Major.  This composition is well within the capabilities of the Intermediate student or adult community orchestra.  Third  position is used only for a few bars in the Violin I part.

Full Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.837313 Arranged by Garth M. Williams (Socan). Christmas,Praise & Worship,Sacred,Standards. Score and parts. 149 pages. Garth M. Williams (Socan) #6080073. Published by Garth M. Williams (Socan) (A0.837313). Christmas Celebration has been arranged for full orchestra.  It open with the festive carol Joy To The World, which then moves into a sedate, tasteful arrangement of the carol O Little One Sweet, and concludes with a rousing rendition of The Gloucester Wassail.  The work is written for a standard full orchestra, but includes, alto, tenor and baritone sax as well.  This arrangement would be very suitable for a senior high school orchestra or a community orchestra.

String Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.837316 Arranged by Garth M. Williams (Socan). Christian,Christmas,Concert,Praise & Worship. Score and parts. 24 pages. Garth M. Williams (Socan) #6142331. Published by Garth M. Williams (Socan) (A0.837316). This hymn tune has been arranged for Woodwind and Brass Choir with String Orchestra.  The  Woodwinds include Oboe, English Horn, Bassoon, while the brass are represented by Trumpet, French Horn, Flugelhorn, Euphonium and Tuba.  Percussion includes Timpani.  This entire ensemble is joined by the string orchestra.

String Orchestra - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.837265 Composed by Garth M. Williams (Socan). Easter,Instructional,Standards. Score and parts. 13 pages. Garth M. Williams (Socan) #3096759. Published by Garth M. Williams (Socan) (A0.837265). Teachers are constantly looking for music which represents the various seasons of the year.  The Hesitant Hairy Rabbit was written with the season of Easter in mind.   It was originally written as a piece in The Scampering Scarecrow Violin Series, which has pieces from all seasons of the year.  This piece depicts that antics of a wild rabbit.  The melody flies around the orchestra being found in the violins, violas and the celli.  .

Violin Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.837305 Arranged by Garth M. Williams, (Socan). Easter,Sacred,Standards. 6 pages. Garth M. Williams (Socan) #5033955. Published by Garth M. Williams (Socan) (A0.837305). THIS ARRANGEMENT IS WRITTEN FOR SOLO VIOLIN WITH PIANO ACCOMPANIMENT.  IT BEGINS WITH THE THEME FOLLOWED BY TWO VARIATIONS.  BOTH PIANO AND VIOLIN ENJOY PLAYING THE ORIGINAL MELODY.

Full Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.837319 Arranged by Garth M. Williams (Socan). Praise & Worship,Sacred,Standards. Score and parts. 26 pages. Garth M. Williams (Socan) #6291177. Published by Garth M. Williams (Socan) (A0.837319). This hymn tune has been rearranged for full orchestra.

Piano,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.837322 Composed by Garth M. Williams (Socan). Celtic,Folk,Jazz,Standards. 7 pages. Garth M. Williams (Socan) #6511319. Published by Garth M. Williams (Socan) (A0.837322). Cape Breton Morning is an original melody written for violin in the style of a fiddle tune.  It's tune is captivating and possesses a wonderful musical style of Nova Scotian music.  It will create hand clapping and audience enthusiasm and joy. A piece that the musician will enjoy learning and performing.  It creates a wonderful mood which will thoroughly be enjoyed by both audience and performer.

String Orchestra - Digital Download SKU: A0.837264 Composed by Garth M. Williams (Socan). Folk,Instructional,Standards. Score and parts. 12 pages. Garth M. Williams (Socan) #3096755. Published by Garth M. Williams (Socan) (A0.837264). The Little Bud Car That Could is a story about a train that ran from Victoria to Courtenay on Vancouver Island.  The piece portrays the movement of the train with staccato eighth notes throughout.  There is also a section where the young musician is asked to play col legno  The technique is used to express the sound of the railroad ties.  A great piece for a young orchestra.

Full Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.837311 Composed by Garth M. Williams. 20th Century,Contemporary,Patriotic,Sacred. Score and parts. 51 pages. Garth M. Williams (Socan) #5778879. Published by Garth M. Williams (Socan) (A0.837311). This full orchestral arrangement is dedicated to the men, women and children of Nova Scotia who were killed April 22, 2020, the members of the crew of the military helicopter which crashed off the coast of Greece, Jenn Casey who died as a result of a Snowbird crash in B.C. in May 2020, and all those who have passed and are remembered as a result of Covid19.

Concert Band - Digital Download SKU: A0.837344 Arranged by Garth M. Williams. Instructional,Standards. Score and parts. 47 pages. Garth M. Williams (Socan) #6861207. Published by Garth M. Williams (Socan) (A0.837344). This original Welsh melody was written by John Oxenford in 1802.  The story pertained to a young beautiful young woman who has died and is buried in a group of ash trees.

String Orchestra - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1286977 Composed by Garth M. Williams (Socan). Chamber,Children,Contest,Festival,Holiday,Instructional. Score and Parts. 8 pages. Garth M. Williams (Socan) #877981. Published by Garth M. Williams (Socan) (A0.1286977). A Great Big Boo in 3 is one piece from the violin book A Scampering Scarecrow.These pieces were originally writtenfor solo violin but now have been re-arranged for string orchestra.  The score is written for both Third Violin and pianol.The third violin is helpful for those students who are new to stringed instruments.  I have found in the past that a student will start on the third violin part but transfers to second violin as a result of the experience with third violin.     This is an entertaining piece for all members of the orchestra.

Viola Duet Viola - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.837285 Composed by Garth M. Williams(Socan). Christmas,Easter,Halloween,Instructional,Standards. Score. 64 pages. Garth M. Williams (Socan) #3499681. Published by Garth M. Williams (Socan) (A0.837285). Kantata Studios is pleased to add The Scampering Scarecrow Viola Duos Books to its list of available duos on the website. In a similar manner to the duos offered for the violins, the viola book follows the exact same format.  It follows the exact format of The Scampering Scarecrow Violin Book. These are wonderful duets which young violists will enjoy.  They will have experienced The Scampering Scarecrow Viola Book and all the pieces contained within.  All pieces emphasize the highlighted scale of the piece as well as the rhythms taken from the piece as well.  Both viola 1 and viola2 parts share the melody and harmony parts throughout. MP3 audio files are available from kantatastudios@gmail.com for no cost.  We will just send them via WIFI.Thank-you for your interest in the viola duos.

String Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.837312 Arranged by Garth M. Williams (Socan). Baroque,Concert,Instructional,Standards. Score and parts. 57 pages. Garth M. Williams (Socan) #6052681. Published by Garth M. Williams (Socan) (A0.837312). This arrangement was taken from Bach Suites originally written for piano.  It contains seven movements: Allemande, Courante, Sarabande, Gavotte, Bourree, Loure, and Gigue.   This piece is very suitable for Intermediateand Senior high school musicians and Amateur adult performers.