Easy music for string groups. Playstrings provides an enjoyable and varied repertoire for young string orchestras carefully structured in two levels. The ‘Easy’ level does not normally exceed Grade 2 in difficulty with most partsplayable in first position while the ‘Moderately Easy’ level includes some parts of around Grade 3 standard. At easy level alternative parts are provided so that the absence of viola or a double bass does not prevent the piecefrom being performed. Available in score or sets of instrumental parts. There are over 30 titles covering a wide range of styles including classical pieces folk tunes and Christmas collections. Playstrings is an idealintroduction to orchestral playing for young string players.Available here is a set of parts of Light Music for String Orchestra as arranged by Barrie Carson Turner. Set of 21 parts contains: 4 x Violin 1 4 xViolin 2 4 x Violin 3 2 x Viola 1 2 x Viola 2 2 x Cello 1 2 x Cello 2 1 x Double Bass.Score available on CH55817

The Lamb one of composer John Tavener’s most beloved frequently-performed and often-recorded works was composed in a single afternoon in 1982 as a gift for the composer’s three-year-old nephew.While the original was an unaccompanied Choral piece that set William Blake’s poem The Lamb this adaptation is an extremely effective and moving work for String Orchestra. The arrangement may be performed aloneor in accompaniment to a Chorus. John Tavener was that rare creature a composer of serious music and serious religious music who also achieved commercial success. He burst into the popular consciousness with theperformance of his Song for Athene at the funeral of Princess Diana but had been a highly respected and frequently-performed composer since the premiere of his dramatic cantata The Whale in 1968. The Lamb hasappeared on nearly forty different recordings.

This suite for string orchestra consists of four movements and each is based on a well-known folk song. The orchestration consists of Violin 1 Violin 2 Viola Cello and Bass.

This well-crafted adaptation remains true to Dvorák's original intent. The expertise of educator and violinist Robert D. McCashin makes this grade 3 a very sound pedagogical work. A wonderful way to introduce the string orchestra to the symphonic repertoire!

Bøhmisk-Dansk Folketone-Set of parts for Bohemian-Danish Folk Songs / Bøhmisk-Dansk Folketone - Paraphrase for String Orchestra by Carl Nielsen (1928).

Easy music for string groups. Playstrings provides an enjoyable and varied repertoire for young string orchestras carefully structured in two levels. The ‘Easy’ level does not normally exceed Grade 2 in difficulty with most partsplayable in first position while the ‘Moderately Easy’ level includes some parts of around Grade 3 standard. At easy level alternative parts are provided so that the absence of viola or a double bass does not prevent the piecefrom being performed. Available in score or sets of instrumental parts. There are over 30 titles covering a wide range of styles including classical pieces folk tunes and Christmas collections. Playstrings is an idealintroduction to orchestral playing for young string players.Available here is a Set of 21 parts for Sounds from Scotland containing: 4 x Violin 1 4 x Violin 2 4 x Violin 3 2 x Viola 1 2 x Viola 2 2 x Cello 1 2x Cello 2 1 x Double Bass.A score is available on CH55723

After a short chant-like opening featuring bass and cello this work moves quickly into a jig. Featuring a solo violin this section establishes a solid groove and works exceptionally well for string orchestra. A reel establishes the final section and the work accelerates to a joyous conclusion.

This tour de force by Soon Hee Newbold will challenge your orchestra as they conjure images of fire and daring dances. The infectious rhythms and melodies are passed throughout the orchestra as the work develops amidst a wide array of dynamics. A short contrasting lyrical section makes the work even more compelling before returning to the opening thematic material and moving to a thrilling conclusion!

Strings parts for Overture in d minor from Fantazias and Miscellaneous Instrumental Music.

A set of string accompaniments for this choral showpiece featuring the greatest melodies and songs of Andrew Lloyd Webber arranged as a celebratory medley. Songs including The Phantom Of The Opera and Don't Cry For Me Argentina have been specially assembled into this choral spectacular that will be the centrepiece of any performance. All arrangements include a full Piano accompaniment and parts are also available for Concert Band (Catalogue No.AM949179).Choral arrangements are available for SATB chorus (Catalogue No.AM930370) SAB chorus (Catalogue No.AM930853) and 2-Part Choir (Catalogue No.AM930864).

Stephen Warbeck's Oscar-winning music from the hit film 'Shakespeare in Love' has been skillfully arranged by Tony Osbourne into a four-movement suite for intermediate string ensemble. The suite perfectly encapsulates all the passion romance and wit of this delightful love story which traces the footsteps of the young Shakespeare. With an exciting opening sighing love-themes and two rhythmic dances which capture the atmosphere of the vibrant Elizabethan court this contrasted suite will stir players' and audiences' imagination and take flight.