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I Got The Blues - Easy string ensemble (Mixed Abilities) for flexible instrumentation
I Got The Blues - Easy string ensemble (Mixed Abilities) for flexible instrumentation
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String Orchestra
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I Got The Blues - Easy string
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String Orchestra - Level 1 - SKU: A0.563591 Composed by Austin Ralphson. Blues,Concert,Instructional,Standards. Score and parts. 39 pages. Austin Ralphs...
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String Orchestra - Level 1 - SKU: A0.563591 Composed by Austin Ralphson. Blues,Concert,Instructional,Standards. Score and parts. 39 pages. Austin Ralphson #4317691. Published by Austin Ralphson (A0.563591). Children (and adults) who learn a musical instrument will always progress at different rates. Students also develop some of the many skills involved in instrumental playing faster than other skills.The Mixed Abilities School Ensemble Series for Easy String Orchestra has the flexibility to allow pupils of different standards to play together in one ensemble (up to five parts).Each piece has a total of 5 different parts which are fully interchangeable between violins, violas and cellos (double basses can double the cello parts). So whether you have 15 violins and a viola, or 3 violins, or 4 cellos or whatever, the pieces will still work well together. All parts are provided for all instruments.Part 5 uses long notes on open strings. The other parts gradually increase in difficulty up to Part 1, which uses first and second positions. The teacher should select appropriate parts for the players in the group.I GOT THE BLUES is the second piece in this series, and uses typical Blues characteristics such as syncopation and swung quavers. It also includes a section in which any player can improvise; suggested notes to use in the solo are provided along with backing figures.Please listen to the mp3 file, which is an electronic example of the piece being played with 4 violin parts and a cello on Part 5.The purchaser of this product may print as many copies of the parts as required in order for the piece to work successfully with the ensemble. They must not copy, print or distribute the score or parts for others who have not purchased the product independently.Complete string catalogue arr. Austin Ralphson is here (copy and paste to new tab):www.ralphsonstrings.com
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Two Courantes - Dances 151 and 152 from Terpsichore (Praetorius)
Two Courantes - Dances 151 and 152 from Terpsichore (Praetorius)
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String Orchestra
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Various
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Colin Kirkpatrick
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Two Courantes - Dances 151 and
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Colin Kirkpatrick Publications
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SheetMusicPlus
String Orchestra - Level 2 - SKU: A0.522220 Composed by Various. Arranged by Colin Kirkpatrick. Christmas,Holiday,Renaissance,Wedding. Score and parts. ...
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String Orchestra - Level 2 - SKU: A0.522220 Composed by Various. Arranged by Colin Kirkpatrick. Christmas,Holiday,Renaissance,Wedding. Score and parts. 20 pages. Colin Kirkpatrick Publications #3880257. Published by Colin Kirkpatrick Publications (A0.522220). Arranged for strings, keyboard, any C-pitched instruments, simple percussion and other instruments by Colin KirkpatrickIn this series, Renaissance Hits for Strings, some of the most well-known dances from Terpsichore are included. They are all attractive pieces and are sure to be popular at any concerts or end-of-semester events. They are fairly easy to play too and the flexible instrumentation allows any players to take a solo with the melody part. They can be played by string quartet, string orchestra or ideally string ensemble plus any other C-pitch instruments that happen to be available. This publication consists of a score showing the four-part ensemble, keyboard and percussion parts. There are separate parts for violin 1, violin 2, viola (violin 3), cello/bass, percussion and keyboard. Additional instruments are not essential but they add contrasting tone colour. The keyboard part is intended as a guide and when possible the keyboard player should improvise around the part and chords shown. A piano sounds distinctly out of place in this music and a digital or acoustic harpsichord sounds more authentic. Most electronic keyboards have a harpsichord option.Every instrumental part (except percussion) also shows the melody line. This allows anyone to take a solo and play the melody, while the other players remain tacet. Solos can be decided in advance and the parts marked accordingly. Just cross out what you don’t need! The percussion instruments used are similar to those found in elementary school music rooms and usually include a small bass drum or hand-held drum, clave or small headless tambourine. Two players are usually required and the parts can be interpreted quite freely. Dance music is intended to be fun, and we hope that this arrangement brings you just that.
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Three Gavottes from Terpsichore (Michael Praetorius)
Three Gavottes from Terpsichore (Michael Praetorius)
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String Orchestra
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Various
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Colin Kirkpatrick
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Three Gavottes from Terpsichor
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Colin Kirkpatrick Publications
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SheetMusicPlus
String Orchestra - Level 2 - SKU: A0.522217 Composed by Various. Arranged by Colin Kirkpatrick. Christmas,Renaissance,Wedding. Score and parts. 20 pages...
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String Orchestra - Level 2 - SKU: A0.522217 Composed by Various. Arranged by Colin Kirkpatrick. Christmas,Renaissance,Wedding. Score and parts. 20 pages. Colin Kirkpatrick Publications #3879697. Published by Colin Kirkpatrick Publications (A0.522217). Three gavottes arranged for strings, simple percussion and other instruments by Colin KirkpatrickIn this series, Renaissance Hits for Strings, some of the most well-known dances from Terpsichore are included. They are all attractive pieces and are sure to be popular at any concerts or end-of-semester events. They are fairly easy to play too and the flexible instrumentation allows any players to take a solo with the melody part. They can be played by string quartet, string orchestra or ideally string ensemble plus any other C-pitch instruments that happen to be available. This publication consists of a score showing the four-part ensemble, keyboard and percussion parts. There are separate parts for violin 1, violin 2, viola (violin 3), cello/bass, percussion and keyboard. Additional instruments are not essential but they add contrasting tone colour. The keyboard part is intended as a guide and when possible the keyboard player should improvise around the part and chords shown. A piano sounds distinctly out of place in this music and a digital or acoustic harpsichord sounds more authentic. Most electronic keyboards have a harpsichord option.Every instrumental part (except percussion) also shows the melody line. This allows anyone to take a solo and play the melody, while the other players remain tacet. Solos can be decided in advance and the parts marked accordingly. Just cross out what you don’t need! The percussion instruments used are similar to those found in elementary school music rooms and usually include a small bass drum or hand-held drum, clave or small headless tambourine. Two players are usually required and the parts can be interpreted quite freely. Dance music is intended to be fun, and we hope that this arrangement brings you just that. Â
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La Bourrée - Dance 32 from Terpsichore (Praetorius)
La Bourrée - Dance 32 from Terpsichore (Praetorius)
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String Orchestra
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Various
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Colin Kirkpatrick
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La Bourrée - Dance 32 from Te
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Colin Kirkpatrick Publications
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SheetMusicPlus
String Orchestra - Level 2 - SKU: A0.522218 Composed by Various. Arranged by Colin Kirkpatrick. Christmas,Holiday,Renaissance,Wedding. Score and parts. ...
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String Orchestra - Level 2 - SKU: A0.522218 Composed by Various. Arranged by Colin Kirkpatrick. Christmas,Holiday,Renaissance,Wedding. Score and parts. 20 pages. Colin Kirkpatrick Publications #3879699. Published by Colin Kirkpatrick Publications (A0.522218). Arranged for strings, keyboard, any C-pitched instruments, simple percussion and other instruments by Colin KirkpatrickIn this series, Renaissance Hits for Strings, some of the most well-known dances from Terpsichore are included. They are all attractive pieces and are sure to be popular at any concerts or end-of-semester events. They are fairly easy to play too and the flexible instrumentation allows any players to take a solo with the melody part. They can be played by string quartet, string orchestra or ideally string ensemble plus any other C-pitch instruments that happen to be available. This publication consists of a score showing the four-part ensemble, keyboard and percussion parts. There are separate parts for violin 1, violin 2, viola (violin 3), cello/bass, percussion and keyboard. Additional instruments are not essential but they add contrasting tone colour. The keyboard part is intended as a guide and when possible the keyboard player should improvise around the part and chords shown. A piano sounds distinctly out of place in this music and a digital or acoustic harpsichord sounds more authentic. Most electronic keyboards have a harpsichord option.Every instrumental part (except percussion) also shows the melody line. This allows anyone to take a solo and play the melody, while the other players remain tacet. Solos can be decided in advance and the parts marked accordingly. Just cross out what you don’t need! The percussion instruments used are similar to those found in elementary school music rooms and usually include a small bass drum or hand-held drum, clave or small headless tambourine. Two players are usually required and the parts can be interpreted quite freely. Dance music is intended to be fun, and we hope that this arrangement brings you just that. Â
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Les Courantes - Dances 183 and 188 from Terpsichore (Praetorius) for Strings
Les Courantes - Dances 183 and 188 from Terpsichore (Praetorius) for Strings
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String Orchestra
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Anonymous
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Colin Kirkpatrick
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Les Courantes - Dances 183 and
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Colin Kirkpatrick Publications
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SheetMusicPlus
String Orchestra - Level 2 - SKU: A0.522223 Composed by Anonymous. Arranged by Colin Kirkpatrick. Instructional,Renaissance. Score and parts. 20 pages. ...
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String Orchestra - Level 2 - SKU: A0.522223 Composed by Anonymous. Arranged by Colin Kirkpatrick. Instructional,Renaissance. Score and parts. 20 pages. Colin Kirkpatrick Publications #3915085. Published by Colin Kirkpatrick Publications (A0.522223). Les Courantes are two well-known dances from Terpsichore by Michael Praetorius. They have been arranged for strings, keyboard, optional guitar, recorder or any C-pitched instruments and simple percussion. In this series, Renaissance Hits for Strings, some of the most well-known dances from Terpsichore are included. They are all attractive pieces and are sure to be popular at any concerts or end-of-semester events. They are fairly easy to play too and the flexible instrumentation allows any players to take a solo with the melody part. They can be played by string quartet, string orchestra or ideally string ensemble plus any other C-pitch instruments that happen to be available. This publication consists of a score showing the four-part ensemble, keyboard and percussion parts. There are separate parts for violin 1, violin 2, viola (violin 3), cello/bass, percussion and keyboard. Additional instruments are not essential but they add contrasting tone colour. The keyboard part is intended as a guide and when possible the keyboard player should improvise around the part and chords shown. A piano sounds distinctly out of place in this music and a digital or acoustic harpsichord sounds more authentic. Most electronic keyboards have a harpsichord option.Every instrumental part (except percussion) also shows the melody line. This allows anyone to take a solo and play the melody, while the other players remain tacet. Solos can be decided in advance and the parts marked accordingly. Just cross out what you don’t need! The percussion instruments used are similar to those found in elementary school music rooms and usually include a tambour or hand-held drum, clave or small headless tambourine. Two players are usually required and the parts can be interpreted quite freely. Dance music is intended to be fun, and we hope that this arrangement brings you just that. Â
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Two Voltas - Dances 201 and 210 from Terpsichore (Michael Praetorius)
Two Voltas - Dances 201 and 210 from Terpsichore (Michael Praetorius)
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String Orchestra
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Christmas
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Various
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Colin Kirkpatrick
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Two Voltas - Dances 201 and 21
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Colin Kirkpatrick Publications
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SheetMusicPlus
String Orchestra - Level 3 - SKU: A0.522221 Composed by Various. Arranged by Colin Kirkpatrick. Christmas,Holiday,Renaissance,Standards. Score and parts...
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String Orchestra - Level 3 - SKU: A0.522221 Composed by Various. Arranged by Colin Kirkpatrick. Christmas,Holiday,Renaissance,Standards. Score and parts. 20 pages. Colin Kirkpatrick Publications #3885295. Published by Colin Kirkpatrick Publications (A0.522221). Arranged for strings, keyboard, any C-pitched instruments, simple percussion and other instruments. The volta is an anglicised name for a dance that was popular during the Renaissance. Considered at first to be slightly risqué and controversial it eventually became more respectable but never completely dignified. The first dance uses interesting cross-rhythms.In this series, Renaissance Hits for Strings, some of the most well-known dances from Terpsichore are included. They are all attractive pieces and are sure to be popular at any concerts or end-of-semester events. They are fairly easy to play too and the flexible instrumentation allows any players to take a solo with the melody part. They can be played by string quartet, string orchestra or ideally string ensemble plus any other C-pitch instruments that happen to be available. This publication consists of a score showing the four-part ensemble, keyboard and percussion parts. There are separate parts for violin 1, violin 2, viola (violin 3), cello/bass, percussion and keyboard. Additional instruments are not essential but they add contrasting tone colour. The keyboard part is intended as a guide and when possible the keyboard player should improvise around the part and chords shown. A piano sounds distinctly out of place in this music and a digital or acoustic harpsichord sounds more authentic. Most electronic keyboards have a harpsichord option.Every instrumental part (except percussion) also shows the melody line. This allows anyone to take a solo and play the melody, while the other players remain tacet. Solos can be decided in advance and the parts marked accordingly. Just cross out what you don’t need! The percussion instruments used are similar to those found in elementary school music rooms and usually include a small bass drum or hand-held drum, finger cymbals, clave or small headless tambourine. Two players are usually required and the parts can be interpreted quite freely. Dance music is intended to be fun, and we hope that this arrangement brings you just that.
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Two Ballets - Dances 268 and 273 from Terpsichore (Praetorius)
Two Ballets - Dances 268 and 273 from Terpsichore (Praetorius)
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String Orchestra
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EASY
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Christmas
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Various
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Colin Kirkpatrick
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Two Ballets - Dances 268 and 2
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Colin Kirkpatrick Publications
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String Orchestra - Level 2 - SKU: A0.522219 Composed by Various. Arranged by Colin Kirkpatrick. Christmas,Holiday,Renaissance,Wedding. Score and parts. ...
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String Orchestra - Level 2 - SKU: A0.522219 Composed by Various. Arranged by Colin Kirkpatrick. Christmas,Holiday,Renaissance,Wedding. Score and parts. 20 pages. Colin Kirkpatrick Publications #3879701. Published by Colin Kirkpatrick Publications (A0.522219). Arranged for strings, keyboard, any C-pitched instruments, simple percussion and other instruments by Colin KirkpatrickIn this series, Renaissance Hits for Strings, some of the most well-known dances from Terpsichore are included. They are all attractive pieces and are sure to be popular at any concerts or end-of-semester events. They are fairly easy to play too and the flexible instrumentation allows any players to take a solo with the melody part. They can be played by string quartet, string orchestra or ideally string ensemble plus any other C-pitch instruments that happen to be available. This publication consists of a score showing the four-part ensemble, keyboard and percussion parts. There are separate parts for violin 1, violin 2, viola (violin 3), cello/bass, percussion and keyboard. Additional instruments are not essential but they add contrasting tone colour. The keyboard part is intended as a guide and when possible the keyboard player should improvise around the part and chords shown. A piano sounds distinctly out of place in this music and a digital or acoustic harpsichord sounds more authentic. Most electronic keyboards have a harpsichord option.Every instrumental part (except percussion) also shows the melody line. This allows anyone to take a solo and play the melody, while the other players remain tacet. Solos can be decided in advance and the parts marked accordingly. Just cross out what you don’t need! The percussion instruments used are similar to those found in elementary school music rooms and usually include a small bass drum or hand-held drum, clave or small headless tambourine. Two players are usually required and the parts can be interpreted quite freely. Dance music is intended to be fun, and we hope that this arrangement brings you just that.
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Fathoms Below
Fathoms Below
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String Orchestra
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INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED
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Walt Disney
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Alan Menken and Howard Ashman
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David Schubert
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Fathoms Below
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Schubert Music Productions
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String Orchestra - Level 4 - SKU: A0.1247905 Composed by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman. Arranged by David Schubert. Broadway,Film/TV,Musical/Show. Score...
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String Orchestra - Level 4 - SKU: A0.1247905 Composed by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman. Arranged by David Schubert. Broadway,Film/TV,Musical/Show. Score and Parts. 71 pages. Schubert Music Productions #842465. Published by Schubert Music Productions (A0.1247905). This rollicking sea chanty from Disney’s popular “The Little Mermaid†is based on the opening sequences of both the original movie and the live Broadway show.  This arrangement for advanced intermediate players (grade 3.5) features the string section of the orchestra and was designed to be a complete piece by itself. Additional instrumentation (percussion and rhythm) can be included in any combination to enhance the performance by adding rich color, greater energy, and drive. Finally, early intermediate string players can be added with parts that feature only the melody. The end-result is a highly flexible orchestration that can be used in almost any application or ensemble size.
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Kiss The Girl - Score Only
Kiss The Girl - Score Only
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String Orchestra
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INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED
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Walt Disney
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Little Texas
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David Schubert
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Kiss The Girl - Score Only
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Schubert Music Productions
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String Orchestra - Level 4 - SKU: A0.1253125 By Little Texas. By Alan Menken and Howard Ashman. Arranged by David Schubert. Broadway,Film/TV,Instruction...
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String Orchestra - Level 4 - SKU: A0.1253125 By Little Texas. By Alan Menken and Howard Ashman. Arranged by David Schubert. Broadway,Film/TV,Instructional,Musical/Show. 15 pages. Schubert Music Productions #846877. Published by Schubert Music Productions (A0.1253125). Add some splash to your concert with this Calypso-style ballad from Disney’s popular “The Little Mermaid.â€Â  Level: Advanced Intermediate (grade 3.5) This arrangement is part of the “Strings Plus†series. It can be performed by the string orchestra alone or enhanced with additional instrumentation (rhythm and percussion) to add rich color, greater energy, and drive. The result is a highly flexible orchestration usable in almost any application or ensemble size.
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That's a Plenty for String Orchestra
That's a Plenty for String Orchestra
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String Orchestra
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INTERMEDIATE
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Jazz
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Lew Pollack
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Keith Terrett
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That's a Plenty for String Orc
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Keith Terrett
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String Orchestra - Level 3 - SKU: A0.746694 Composed by Lew Pollack. Arranged by Keith Terrett. 20th Century,Folk,Jazz,Traditional. 26 pages. Keith Terr...
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String Orchestra - Level 3 - SKU: A0.746694 Composed by Lew Pollack. Arranged by Keith Terrett. 20th Century,Folk,Jazz,Traditional. 26 pages. Keith Terrett #2856819. Published by Keith Terrett (A0.746694). Arrangement of That's a Plenty for String Orchestra. That’s a Plenty arranged for String Orchestra, is a 1914 ragtime piano piece composed by Lew Pollack. Lyrics by Ray Gilbert (born 1912) were added decades later. A number of popular vocal versions have been recorded, but the tune remains more performed as an instrumental. The composition started out as a rag, but is nowadays played as a part of the Dixieland jazz repertoire. The song has been recorded by numerous artists, and it is considered a jazz standard. The first recording was in 1917 by Prince’s Band, and the New Orleans Rhythm Kings recorded their rendition in 1923.Television comedian Jackie Gleason used it in his shows in the 1950s and 1960s. Among the hundreds of later recordings of this standard, particularly notable versions include: Freddy Martin and His Orchestra recorded a version of That’s A Plenty in 1950. Sheet music from the 1950 version featuring Freddy Martin on the cover has the lyrics printed inside. It was recorded by Albert Nicholas, clarinet, with The Big Chief Jazz Band in Oslo on August 29, 1955. Released on the 78 rpm record Philips P 53038. The Pollack and Gilbert song is not to be confused with a 1909 song of the same name by Henry Creamer and Bert Williams. For more of my original music, great arrangements and all the national anthems of the world, check out my on-line stores: http://www.scoreexchange.com/profiles/keith_terret http://musicforalloccasions.org.uk http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/search?Ntt=keith+terrett Need an anthem fast? They are ALL in my store! All my anthem arrangements are also available for Orchestra, Recorders, Saxophones, Wind, Brass and Flexible band. If you need an anthem urgently for an instrumentation not in my store, let me know via e-mail, and I will arrange it for you FOC if possible! keithterrett@gmail.com If you perform this arrangement in public, make a recording or broadcast it through any media, please notify the PRS (UK), or ASCAP (USA), or SOCAN (Canada), or APRA (Australia) or KODA (Denmark) or the equivalent organisation in your own country, giving the name of the arranger as Keith Terrett.
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Puff The Magic Dragon
Puff The Magic Dragon
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String Orchestra
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Peter Paul and Mary
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Keith Terrett
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Puff The Magic Dragon
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Keith Terrett
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String Orchestra - Level 3 - SKU: A0.746424 By Peter Paul and Mary. By Lenny Lipton and Peter Yarrow. Arranged by Keith Terrett. Children,Folk. 12 pages...
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String Orchestra - Level 3 - SKU: A0.746424 By Peter Paul and Mary. By Lenny Lipton and Peter Yarrow. Arranged by Keith Terrett. Children,Folk. 12 pages. Keith Terrett #1932677. Published by Keith Terrett (A0.746424). A super arrangement of ''Puff the Magic Dragon'' for String Orchestra. Puff, the Magic Dragon (or Puff) is a song written by Leonard Lipton and Peter Yarrow, and made popular by Yarrow's group Peter, Paul and Mary in a 1963 recording. The song achieved great popularity. For more of my original music, great arrangements and all the national anthems of the world, check out my on-line stores: http://www.scoreexchange.com/profiles/keith_terrethttp://www.sheetmusicplus.com/search?Ntt=keith+terrett Need an anthem fast? They are ALL in my store! All my anthem arrangements are also available for Orchestra, Recorders, Saxophones, Wind, Brass and Flexible band. If you need an anthem urgently for an instrumentation not in my store, let me know via e-mail, and I will arrange it for you FOC if possible! keithterrett@gmail.com.
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Kiss The Girl
Kiss The Girl
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String Orchestra
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Walt Disney
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Little Texas
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David Schubert
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Kiss The Girl
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Schubert Music Productions
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String Orchestra - Level 4 - SKU: A0.1253122 By Little Texas. By Alan Menken and Howard Ashman. Arranged by David Schubert. Broadway,Film/TV,Instruction...
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String Orchestra - Level 4 - SKU: A0.1253122 By Little Texas. By Alan Menken and Howard Ashman. Arranged by David Schubert. Broadway,Film/TV,Instructional,Musical/Show. Score and Parts. 50 pages. Schubert Music Productions #846875. Published by Schubert Music Productions (A0.1253122). Add some splash to your concert with this Calypso-style ballad from Disney’s popular “The Little Mermaid.â€Â  Level: Advanced Intermediate (grade 3.5) This arrangement is part of the “Strings Plus†series. It can be performed by the string orchestra alone or enhanced with additional instrumentation (rhythm and percussion) to add rich color, greater energy, and drive. The result is a highly flexible orchestration usable in almost any application or ensemble size.
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Fathoms Below - Score Only
Fathoms Below - Score Only
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String Orchestra
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INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED
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Walt Disney
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Alan Menken and Howard Ashman
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David Schubert
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Fathoms Below - Score Only
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Schubert Music Productions
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SheetMusicPlus
String Orchestra - Level 4 - SKU: A0.1247926 Composed by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman. Arranged by David Schubert. Broadway,Film/TV,Musical/Show. 21 pa...
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String Orchestra - Level 4 - SKU: A0.1247926 Composed by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman. Arranged by David Schubert. Broadway,Film/TV,Musical/Show. 21 pages. Schubert Music Productions #842490. Published by Schubert Music Productions (A0.1247926). This rollicking sea chanty from Disney’s popular “The Little Mermaid†is based on the opening sequences of both the original movie and the live Broadway show.  This arrangement for advanced intermediate players (grade 3.5) features the string section of the orchestra and was designed to be a complete piece by itself. Additional instrumentation (percussion and rhythm) can be included in any combination to enhance the performance by adding rich color, greater energy, and drive. Finally, early intermediate string players can be added with parts that feature only the melody. The end-result is a highly flexible orchestration that can be used in almost any application or ensemble size.
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March of the Trolls, Op. 54, for String Orchestra
March of the Trolls, Op. 54, for String Orchestra
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String Orchestra
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Classical
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Edvard Grieg
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Andrew Middleton
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March of the Trolls, Op. 54, f
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Andrew Middleton
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SheetMusicPlus
String Orchestra - Level 3 - SKU: A0.734979 Composed by Edvard Grieg. Arranged by Andrew Middleton. Romantic Period. Score and parts. 24 pages. Andrew M...
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String Orchestra - Level 3 - SKU: A0.734979 Composed by Edvard Grieg. Arranged by Andrew Middleton. Romantic Period. Score and parts. 24 pages. Andrew Middleton #2960719. Published by Andrew Middleton (A0.734979). March of the Trolls from Edward Grieg's Lyric Pieces, Op. 54, arranged for String Orchestra.The String orchestra instrumentation is based on: 4 first violins, 4 second violins, 3 violas, 2 cellos and 1 double bass, however, it can be flexible to fit all size string orchestras.For more updates on new arrangements follow my Facebook page on https://www.facebook.com/a.middletonmusic/ Or subscribe to my Youtube page at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCClIYqddA2wMpdaxSq3BKEw?view_as=subscriber
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Crystal Dolphin
Crystal Dolphin
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String Orchestra
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INTERMEDIATE
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Engelwood
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David Lien
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Crystal Dolphin
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David Lien
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SheetMusicPlus
String Orchestra - Level 3 - SKU: A0.1317074 By Engelwood. By Kingo Hamada, Kohei Oikawa, and Matthew Engels. Arranged by David Lien. 21st Century,Chamb...
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String Orchestra - Level 3 - SKU: A0.1317074 By Engelwood. By Kingo Hamada, Kohei Oikawa, and Matthew Engels. Arranged by David Lien. 21st Century,Chamber,Contemporary,Jazz,New Age. 27 pages. David Lien #905735. Published by David Lien (A0.1317074). This is a strings arrangement of Crystal Dolphin as sampled by Engelwood from the original song è¡—ã®ãƒ‰ãƒ«ãƒ•ã‚£ãƒ³ Machi No Dorufin (Dolphin in Town), a 1980s Japanese retro Jazz Fushion meme song that exploded in popularity recently. The arrangement is 1.5 mintues in length.This is arranged to be as flexible as possible for a strings ensemble of a variety of sizes and skill levels. Play it as a violin/cello duet, a piano trio, or quartet, or a full string ensemble!Notes on Instrumentation: This arrangment was orchestrated for small-big string ensembles. Besides Violin 1, the other essential part is Double Bass/ Cello 3 or Cello 1 (for more advanced players). Violin 2 is also an important part for more intermediate/advanced players. Viola 1 mostly doubles the Violin 1 part. The other parts are intended for easy-intermediate players which provide valuable harmony to fill out the chords and harmonies. The piano part is optional and doubles most of the important parts. ---Included PDF Files are: Full Score Violins 1-4 Violas 1-2 Cellos 1-2 + Bass/Cello3 Violin 1 Violin 2 Violin 3 Violin 4 Viola 1 Viola 2 Cello 1 Cello 2 Bass/Cello 3 Piano ---Visit my page for more arrangments (coming soon).
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Andorran National Anthem (''El Gran Carlemany") for String Orchestra MFAO World National Anthem Seri
Andorran National Anthem (''El Gran Carlemany") for String Orchestra MFAO World National Anthem Seri
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String Orchestra
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INTERMEDIATE
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Patriotic
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Enric Marfany Bons
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Keith Terrett
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Andorran National Anthem
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Keith Terrett
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SheetMusicPlus
String Orchestra - Level 3 - SKU: A0.747131 Composed by Enric Marfany Bons. Arranged by Keith Terrett. 20th Century,Patriotic,World. 12 pages. Keith Ter...
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String Orchestra - Level 3 - SKU: A0.747131 Composed by Enric Marfany Bons. Arranged by Keith Terrett. 20th Century,Patriotic,World. 12 pages. Keith Terrett #6620803. Published by Keith Terrett (A0.747131). An arrangement of the national anthem of Andorra for String Orchestra. ''El Gran Carlemany presents the nation’s history in a first-person narrative. The anthem was officially adopted on September 8, 1921, the anniversary date of the feast of Our Lady of Meritxell (the Virgin Mary), the patron saint of Andorra. Despite the anthem having been written just before the official change in Catalan orthography, the lyrics using the old orthography are still official in Andorra and in active use. For more of my original music, great arrangements and all the national anthems of the world, check out my on-line stores: http://www.scoreexchange.com/profiles/keith_terret http://musicforalloccasions.org.uk http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/search?Ntt=keith+terrett Need an anthem fast? They are ALL in my store! All my anthem arrangements are also available for Orchestra, Recorders, Saxophones, Wind, Brass and Flexible band. If you need an anthem urgently for an instrumentation not in my store, let me know via e-mail, and I will arrange it for you FOC if possible! keithterrett@gmail.com.
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Vanuatu National Anthem (Yumi, Yumi, Yumi) for String Orchestra
Vanuatu National Anthem (Yumi, Yumi, Yumi) for String Orchestra
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String Orchestra
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Patriotic
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François Vincent Ayssav
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Keith Terrett
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Vanuatu National Anthem
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Keith Terrett
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SheetMusicPlus
String Orchestra - Level 3 - SKU: A0.747136 Composed by François Vincent Ayssav. Arranged by Keith Terrett. 20th Century,Multicultural,Patriotic,Worl...
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String Orchestra - Level 3 - SKU: A0.747136 Composed by François Vincent Ayssav. Arranged by Keith Terrett. 20th Century,Multicultural,Patriotic,World. 10 pages. Keith Terrett #6717597. Published by Keith Terrett (A0.747136). An arrangement of the Vanuatu (Ni-Vanuatu)National Anthem Yumi, Yumi, Yumi- We, We, We for String Orchestra Vanuatu gained its independence from both the United Kingdom and France in 1980. (I assume that during the colonial period, both anthems were used, however I do not know how they were performed). Upon independence, the anthem Yumi, Yumi, Yumi, written in the native Bislama language (a type of Pigdin English/French hybrid), was chosen as the national anthem. For more of my original music, great arrangements and all the national anthems of the world, check out my on-line stores: http://www.scoreexchange.com/profiles/keith_terret http://musicforalloccasions.org.uk http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/search?Ntt=keith+terrett Need an anthem fast? They are ALL in my store! All my anthem arrangements are also available for Orchestra, Recorders, Saxophones, Wind, Brass and Flexible band. If you need an anthem urgently for an instrumentation not in my store, let me know via e-mail, and I will arrange it for you FOC if possible! keithterrett@gmail.comCOMPOSER.
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Pennington Palace (String Orchestra)
Pennington Palace (String Orchestra)
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String Orchestra
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BEGINNER
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Scott Sellevold
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Pennington Palace
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Studio Arts Plus
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SheetMusicPlus
String Orchestra - Level 1 - SKU: A0.1204300 Composed by Scott Sellevold. Classical,Contest,Festival,March,Traditional. Score and Parts. 15 pages. Studi...
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String Orchestra - Level 1 - SKU: A0.1204300 Composed by Scott Sellevold. Classical,Contest,Festival,March,Traditional. Score and Parts. 15 pages. Studio Arts Plus #802538. Published by Studio Arts Plus (A0.1204300). With two joyous and uplifting stately movements, Pennington Palace is perfect for concerts, promotions, graduations, weddings and other ceremonies. Tempi can be varied to suit your circumstances. Please feel free to take liberty with arco and pizzicato. Optional percussion parts are included.Divisi parts will ensure that your ensemble sounds fantastic, whether with full or limited instrumentation. Pennington Palace is quite flexible and can be performed as a string duet, trio, quartet or quintet.Composers Note: Don’t fear the divisi parts for musicians of any age. In my experience, letting stand partners choose who will play top and bottom notes on any given day has helped them understand the importance of harmony and removed any stigma attached to 1st and 2nd players. Reading divisi parts can be easily practiced by having everyone play the top notes and alternately, everyone playing the the bottom notes.For further information please contact StudioArtsPlus@Outlook.com
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27.70€
Irish National Anthem (Unofficial) for String Orchestra
Irish National Anthem (Unofficial) for String Orchestra
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String Orchestra
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INTERMEDIATE
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Patriotic
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trad
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Keith Terrett
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Irish National Anthem
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Music for all Occasions
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SheetMusicPlus
String Orchestra - Intermediate - Composed by trad. Arranged by Keith Terrett. 20th Century, European, Patriotic. Score, Set of Parts. 10 pages. Pub...
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String Orchestra - Intermediate - Composed by trad. Arranged by Keith Terrett. 20th Century, European, Patriotic. Score, Set of Parts. 10 pages. Published by Music for all Occasions
Londonderry Air arranged for String Orchestra.
A big band version of the song is used as the theme for The Danny Thomas Show (a.k.a. Make Room For Daddy).
"Danny Boy" was used to represent Northern Ireland at the start of the London 2012 Olympics opening ceremony, sung by a choir of children on the Giant’s Causeway.
On November 25, 2014, the Vancouver Canucks used the song in honor of the recently deceased Pat Quinn, who played and worked in many executive capacities for the team.
There are various theories as to the true meaning of "Danny Boy". Some listeners have interpreted the song to be a message from a parent to a son going off to war or leaving as part of the Irish diaspora.
The 1918 version of the sheet music included alternative lyrics ("Eily Dear"), with the instructions that "when sung by a man, the words in italic should be used; the song then becomes "Eily Dear", so that "Danny Boy" is only to be sung by a lady". In spite of this, it is unclear whether this was Weatherly’s intent.
Why the name Londonderry Air? Londonderry and Derry refer to the same place, a city in the north of Ireland, and also to the surrounding county. Supposedly the city of Derry was founded by St. Colmcille, although archaeological evidence shows that people were living there thousands of years earlier. There is an excellent museum in the city, which is worth a visit if you want to find out more. The name of the city was actually "Doire", corrupted to "Derry" by people who can’t pronounce Irish. It thought to derive from an Irish root meaning "oak tree".
Moving quickly along in history, about a millenium later the government of England was having a difficult time colonizing Ireland because of the fierce and warlike clans living there, especially in the north of the country, Ulster. The monarchs of England, almost all of whom were notorious cheapskates, were continually looking about for ingenious ways to conquer places without actually having to put up the money themselves, or run the risk of unpopularity if they lost. In the case of Ireland, some of these schemes of the "Brish gummit" (as it is termed nowadays in Ulster) are still producing unfortunate long-term consequences.
In 1608, King James I gave the city of Derry to the City of London corporation. I guess the deal could be summed up by saying that if the City of London could figure out a way to chase all the inhabitants out of Derry, they would be allowed to keep the loot, minus a percentage for the King of course. If they lost, well too bad. In celebration of this historic agreement, the name of Derry was officially changed to Londonderry. (For further information, check out the Northern Ireland Tourist Board’s History of Derry.)
The linguistic outcome of all this today is that, if you think that King James’s deal with the City of London was a good idea, you call both the city and county "Londonderry". If you do, you are probably a supporter of the Unionist movement that seeks to keep Ulster a part of the United Kingdom. If you think it was a bad idea, you call both "Derry", and you are probably a supporter of the Irish Nationalist cause. Or you might just be someone who thinks it’s confusing for kings to be going around changing the names of places all the time for no good reason.
You can find plenty of discussion about the political side of the question elsewhere, but here let’s look at the musical side. We have an air, collected in county Derry/Londonderry, and it doesn’t have a title. What do we call it?
If you were a proper Victorian, there’s no way you were going to call it the Londonderry Air, much less the Derry Air, because of the improper sentiments that these titles might suggest. My parents tell me that in their youth in Australia, it was usually called the Air from County Derry. (This would, I suppose, support Winston Churchill’s theory that Australia was inhabited by "convicts and Irishmen".)
My mother also sends the following information, referring to an arrangement of the tune by the Australian composer Percy Grainger:
Just another note about Danny Boy, that I grew up in Australia believing to be the Air from County Derry. We were looking through some LP’s last night (back to vinyl yet!) and found a Mercury Wing Classical Favorites stereo LP SRW18060, COUNTRY GARDENS and other favorites by Percy Grainger {played by} Eastman-Rochester Pops, Frederick Fennell, conducting. The cover notes included the following: "Irish Tune from County Derry was harmonised in memory of Irish childhood friends in Australia." Considered by many to be Grainger’s masterpiece of harmonization, the tune was collected many years ago by Miss Jane Ross of New Town, Limavady, Ireland. Grainger has set it for many instrumental combinations. So there’s another variant on the name for it. It doesn’t say who wrote the notes, but the bits in quotes for each of the works on the record are Grainger’s original comments.
The references to Londonderry Air that I’ve seen don’t go back any earlier than the late 1930s. For example, the Glenn Miller Orchestra recorded Danny Boy (Londonderry Air) in February 1940. Bing Crosby’s version was recorded in July 1941 (reference). (So many different things I could check up on!) Londonderry was an important American naval base during WWII, but the US hadn’t come into the war in 1940.
Need an anthem fast? They are ALL in my store! All my anthem arrangements are also available for Orchestra, Recorders, Saxophones, Wind, Brass and Flexible band. If you need an anthem urgently for an instrumentation not in my store, let me know via e-mail, and I will arrange it for you FOC if possible! keithterrett@gmail.com
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