This thoughtful and expressive Aria For String Orchestra is a fine addition to the literature. With divisi string parts and optional higher violin part, your group can sound expansive and rich. The long, cantabile melodic lines give opportunity for rubato and…
Style: String Orchestra
Composer: Emma Lou Diemer
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Ariana seemlessly blends the beauty of the string orchestra with the captivating harmonies of a jazz ballad. With its lush and expressive melodies this piece will showcase the sophiticated and elegant side of of your ensemble.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2024…
Style: String Orchestra
Composer: Peter Blair
Publisher: Kendor Music Publishing
Violin Feature
Feature your top player on this famous American tune! The first time through, the soloist takes the lead accompanied by some pizzicato and the occasional foot stomp. The second time though, first violins play most of the tune along with the…
Style: String Orchestra
Composer: Gary Gackstatter
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
An opening adagio presents lush harmonies and beautiful orchestration, but the excitements builds at the allegro with staccato playing and cascading passages. A great piece for developing strings.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2003 Number of Players: 8-8-5-5-5…
Style: String Orchestra
Composer: Jeffrey S. Bishop
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
The Broom O’ the Cowdenknowes, also known as “Bonny May,” is a traditional Scottish ballad who’s origin is unknown, but is traced to the seventeenth century. This vibrant arrangement can be played by either full or string orchestra.Genre: Full or String…
Style: String Orchestra
Composer: Dan Adams
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
This short suite is a wonderfully fresh addition to the folk song repertoire. All original folk-like melodies provide ample opportunity to explore not only the form of a suite but the idiomatic style of Celtic music. Steven L. Rosenhaus has crafted a…
Style: String Orchestra
Composer: Steven L. Rosenhaus
Publisher: Excelcia Music Publishing
A loving portrait of life growing up in the pastoral foothills of Northern California, Colors of Home conveys a warm Americana feeling, featuring beautifully nuanced melodic themes and carefully crafted harmonies.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2019 Series:…
Style: String Orchestra
Composer: Alan Lee Silva
Publisher: Excelcia Music Publishing
This arrangement combines two short movements from Handel’s Concerto Grosso to make a miniature Baroque overture. It begins with a short, majestic section, continues on with a longer, lively contrapuntal part, and ends with a hint of the stately beginning.…
Style: String Orchestra
Composer: George Frideric Handel, Steven Frackenpohl
Publisher: Kendor Music Publishing
Unique sounds abound in this fascinating new composition from Kirt Mosier. Your Viola, Cello and Bass performers will love the rich and singing melodies of their parts that contrast beautifully with the percussive and syncopated patterns of later sections.…
Style: String Orchestra
Composer: Kirt N. Mozier
Publisher: Kendor Music Publishing
Holiday
This brisk, toe-tapping arrangement of the holiday favorite Deck the Halls is a jocular romp with hints of Ragtime throughout. Every section of the orchestra gets a chance to shine!
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2011 Number of Players: 8-8-5-5-5 Duration…
Style: String Orchestra
Composer: Nathan Daughtrey
Publisher: C. Alan Publications