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Flexible String Ensemble-The Fiddle Fiesta became an important annual event for Bedfordshire Music Service at least thirty years ago and was the brainchild of a highly individual lady called Barbara Cann. The main purpose of this was to give less experienced string players an opportunity to play in a large ensemble; these young players were helped on such occasions by more senior students who were already experienced in ensemble playing perhaps in one of the youth orchestras. What began as an isolated event soon spread to many schools and nowadays 'Fiddle Fiestas' take place in numerous venues across the county every year usually during the summer term.This suite of shortmovements borrows its title from these annual events and is aimed at being performed under similar circumstances. Each of the five parts (violins 1 & 2 violas and/or violin 3 cellos and basses) exists as part 'a' and part 'b' part 'b' being a simplified version of part 'a' such that the piece can be played by virtually any combination of available players albeit with some loss of detail when played predominantly with parts 'b'. Additional string parts are available independently quickly and at little cost. Please do NOT photocopy this music!Individual parts for all Spartan Press ensembles are available separately quickly and inexpensively. DO NOT PHOTOCOPY.

Individual parts for all Spartan Press ensembles are available separately quickly and inexpensively. DO NOT PHOTOCOPY.

School String Ensemble-Very entertaining music:- Tango Fox-Trot Waltz and Charleston with naughty musical 'quotes' throughout: The Mendelssohn wedding march 'Swanee River' and Bizet's Carmen!Individual parts for all Spartan Press ensembles are available separately quickly and inexpensively. DO NOT PHOTOCOPY.

Versatile Rounds For Stri-Four pieces that can be played as traditional rounds by any number of instruments.Individual parts for all Spartan Press ensembles are available separately quickly and inexpensively. DO NOT PHOTOCOPY.

This set contains a full score plus 2 copies each of trumpets 1 & 2 and 1 copy of each of the 8 other parts.Individual parts for all Spartan Press ensembles are available separately quickly and inexpensively. DO NOT PHOTOCOPY.

Flexible Wind Ensemble-The Twelve Days of Christmas with excerpts from 'Jupiter' (Holst) Beethoven's 8th Symphony and 'Ding Dong Merrily'!. An inspired arrangement - truly a touch of genius.Individual parts for all Spartan Press ensembles are available separately quickly and inexpensively. DO NOT PHOTOCOPY.

Eight popular carols for beginners up to grade 1.Individual parts for all Spartan Press ensembles are available separately quickly and inexpensively. DO NOT PHOTOCOPY.

Flexible String Ensemble-These spooky pieces are enormous fun for kids: Special effects include creaky doors ghostly moaning and unison shouts of 'Boo!' to frighten the unsuspecting school concert audience!Individual parts for all Spartan Press ensembles are available separately quickly and inexpensively. DO NOT PHOTOCOPY.

Sheet Music Magazine says 'I'm sure that children will enjoy playing this sympathetic arrangement very much... As ever with Spartan Press the thoughtful detail in presentation encourages good rehearsal and ultimately performance. Ideal for a school concert - warmly recommended'.Scored for violin 1 violin 2 Viola (or violin 3) cello contrabass. Grade: 3 - 5

Woodwind Ensemble-Agincourt Carol is the best known of many songs written soon after the famous Battle of Agincourt in 1415. Nothing to do with Christmas carols!.Individual parts for all Spartan Press ensembles are available separately quickly and inexpensively. DO NOT PHOTOCOPY.

Toreador Song Habanera & Canzonetta from Carmen.Individual parts for all Spartan Press ensembles are available separately quickly and inexpensively. DO NOT PHOTOCOPY.

Flexible Brass Ensemble-Fun arrangement including some unexpected quotes!Individual parts for all Spartan Press ensembles are available separately quickly and inexpensively. DO NOT PHOTOCOPY.

3 Short Pieces-Surprise Symphony (with apologies) Emperor Quartet Theme and Scherzo from Piano Sonata in F.Individual parts for all Spartan Press ensembles are available separately quickly and inexpensively. DO NOT PHOTOCOPY.

Individual parts for all Spartan Press ensembles are available separately quickly and inexpensively. DO NOT PHOTOCOPY.