The composer writes:Pilgrim was inspired it will be no surprise to learn by reading Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress - Vaughan Williams's great opera on the subject had fascinated me from its first performance yet it was a long time before I caught up with this essential item in any well-stocked library of English classics. It made a great impression not least because of its theme of a journey of self-discovery and a rediscovery or renewal of faith. These are ideas which have a strong interest for me not in religious terms but in their application to every aspect of human life (including great journeys) and this piece reflects my response in musical terms to this concern. The tempo of the whole piece which lasts about 18 minutes is basically slow. There are two quick episodes but these act somewhat like the trio sections of a classical scherzo save that the tempo relationships are inverted (the classical trios would have been slower not quicker) and the canvas is much larger being that of a single substantial slow movement. The form of the whole is perhaps fantasia-like rather than having any relationship to classical forms such as sonata or rondo - some motifs and themes are varied as the work develops and the opening chords are of primary importance throughout the work. There has been no attempt to convey any pictorial elements deriving from Bunyan's great book. There is however one feature which upon completion of the score struck me with some force which is that almost all the thematic material is essentially striving upwards - there is a constant upward movement (sometimes over a lengthy period) throughout the work. Pilgrim was commissioned by the Luton Music Club for the Raphael Ensemble with funds provided by the Eastern Arts Board and Bedfordshire County Council and is dedicated to the Luton Music Club. The first performance was given in Luton on February 10th 1997 and followed as part of a joint scheme by performances in the same week at the Music Clubs of Bedford and Leighton Buzzard.

The upbeat animated film Sing features a charming story about a talent show and plenty of terrific music. Here is an appealing medley that includes a new song (Faith) sung by Stevie Wonder and Ariana Grande along with the classic pop hit Hallelujah (Leonard Cohen) and Stevie Wonder's Don't You Worry 'Bout a Thing.

A collection of 12 traditional carols for developing string orchestra (Grade 2) from master arranger Bruce Healey. This group of delightful arrangements will become your most valuable resource of holiday music for years to come.Each carol is given a fresh creative treatment yet is expertly arranged with younger players in mind. May be accompanied by piano or harp and percussion. Songs include: Away in a Manger • We Wish You a Merry Christmas• Deck the Halls • Ding Dong Merrily on High • God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen • Greensleeves • O Come All Ye Faithful • Chanukah Oy Chanukah • O Holy Night • Pat-A-Pan • Silent Night• Three Holiday Songs (Medley including The Dreydl Song Jingle Bells and Joy to the World).Available for:04490308 Conductor / $19.9504490309 Violin 1 / $5.9504490310 Violin 2 /$5.9504490311 Violin 3 (Viola T.C.) / $5.9504490312 Viola / $5.9504490313 Cello / $5.9504490314 String Bass / $5.9504490315 Piano / $8.9504490316 / Opt. Harp / $8.9504490317Opt. Percussion / $5.95.

Score-Full Score. Arranged for string orchestra (individual parts sold separately) by Marshall Ocker. Collection featuring 20 of the most popular Xmas songs ever including: Silent Night · The Coventry Carol · Joy To The World · O ComeAll Ye Faithful · The Holly and the Ivy· Angels We Have Heard on High · The First Nowell · and 13 more!

Perfect for any spot in a holiday program it includes short fresh treatments of 5 traditional songs: Joy to the World O Come All Ye Faithful Up On the Housetop Silent Night and Jingle Bells.

String orchestras can now get a faithful arrangement of this lush English masterpiece by Edward Elgar. Arranged by Todd Parrish, the theme is followed by three variations, in their original keys, displaying both the emotion and power of the original, concluding with the unsurpassed beauty of 'Nimrod.' Optional timpani provides an even more exciting, authentic sound. (5:30) / Orchestre A Cordes

La présentation lyrique magnifique, d'un traditionnel chant sera grandement améliorée par l'ajout d'une section rythmique et instruments électriques, mais peut aussi être joué par les cordes seules. / Orchestre A Cordes