Here's a suite of three of the most charming arias from The Magic Flute (The Bird Catcher's Aria ?Either Girlfriend or Young Wife ? and ?Pa-pa-pa-pa?); instantly recognizable with solos for violin and cello as well as optional parts for solo recorder flute or piccolo glockenspiel and violin (also playable with string orchestra only).

Flexible solo with Strings-One of the most popular pieces from Alan Hovhaness Prayer of St. Gregory is taken from the opera Etchmiadzin and is described as ???a prayer in darkness.??? The original edition for trumpet and orchestra is adapted here for string orchestra with solooptions for violin flute oboe alto saxophone and trumpet.

Similar to his acclaimed version of Gabriel's Oboe Robert has provided another flexible program piece that features a solo player accompanied by string orchestra. Parts are provided for violin flute oboe clarinet altosaxophone or trumpet soloist. A nice holiday showcase to feature a special student player. Dur: 2:30

Conductor-Ten folk songs for flute clarinet or violin solo with string orchestra (opt. percussion).

Violin 3 (Viola T.C.)-Ten folk songs for flute clarinet or violin solo with string orchestra (opt. percussion).

Arranged here for flexible soloist and strings this haunting melody from Argentine tango composer Astor Piazzolla provides an impressive showcase for a violin flute or oboe soloist. Beautifully scored for string orchestra andcarefully paced.

Cello-Ten folk songs for flute clarinet or violin solo with string orchestra (opt. percussion).

Violin 2-Ten folk songs for flute clarinet or violin solo with string orchestra (opt. percussion).

Fantasia In F Minor for Strings (1799) after the Organ Piece for Mechanical Organ K.608.Despite their high quality Mozart?s works for unusual instruments or instrumental combinations often receive scant attention. One of these remarkable compositions is a piece for mechanical Organ K. 608 that he wrote for ? MĆ¼ller?s Art Gallery ? in March 1791. By 1799 it had already appeared in print in Vienna as a fantasy for Piano four-hands.But there were also other transcriptions including one for two Flutes and another for String Quartet.Several sources and later editions attest to the popularity of this contemporary stringarrangement of 1799. Our new volume edited by Christopher Hogwood takes the relevant sources into account.It contains a trilingual preface (Eng./Ger./Cz.) discussing the work?s history and performance practice as well as a detailed critical report.- Almost unknown music from Mozart?s final year.- Transcription of 1799 for String Quartet.- Additional Double Bass part provided to allow performances with Chamber Orchestra.- Detailed preface critical report (Eng./ Cz ./Ger.). Also includes facsimiles.- Full score & parts (BA9505) available for sale.

Good teaching pieces that also have programming appeal are always in demand for developing programs. Lloyd Conley's suite offers several possibilties with optional parts for recorders (or flute and oboe) along with opportunities to use minstrel-style percussion and harpsichord (found on most synthesizers). The authentic sound along with Lloyd's superb writing for young strings gives you a fresh new choice in literature.

Christmas Collection-A collection of popular Christmas ensembles especially arranged for Key Stage 2 players - perfect for all Christmas concerts!Includes flexible instrumental parts ideal for players of wide ranging abilities plus plenty ofinteresting percussion which will add a unique flavour and be enjoyed by all. Nobody need be left out of the fun! Useful teacher's notes give advice on putting together a successful ensemble.Includes a conductor's score plusindividual parts for recorder flute violin clarinet tuned percussion untuned percussion cello and piano.

The powerful and sensitive song from the popular Celtic Woman stage show is effectively arranged for strings by Jim Kazik. The flexible format also allows the arrangement to accompany a vocal or instrumental solo (flute oboe violin or viola).