Version with Piano and String Orchestra - Score)-A song cycle for baritone voice string orchestra and piano. The composer writes: 'Naarasäiti (The Lustful Mother) is about becoming a mother an experience in which sexuality combines in a natural way with the birth of a new life. The texts of the cycle are from the collections of poems Äitejä tyttäriä (Árbeeadni The Time of the Lustful Mother 2013) and Kylmä kumppani (Galbma rádna My Cold Companion 1999) by two contemporary Sámi poets Rauni Magga Lukkari and Rose-Marie Huuva. The poems’ primitive matriarchal beat is present throughout in the music: a dark earthy solo viola accompanies the baritone while the sizzling sparkling strings erupt at times in powerfultextures' A song cycle for baritone voice string orchestra and piano. The composer writes: 'Naarasäiti (The Lustful Mother) is about becoming a mother an experience in which sexuality combines in a natural way with the birth of a new life. The texts of the cycle are from the collections of poems Äitejä tyttäriä (Árbeeadni The Time of the Lustful Mother 2013) and Kylmä kumppani (Galbma rádna My Cold Companion 1999) by two contemporary Sámi poets Rauni Magga Lukkari and Rose-Marie Huuva. The poems’ primitive matriarchal beat is present throughout in the music: a dark earthy solo viola accompanies the baritone while the sizzling sparkling strings erupt at times in powerfultextures'

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 ? Müller?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.

Par O'LOUGHLIN SEAN (Arr.). This engaging string orchestra medley from the hit television show Stranger Things uses the eerie main theme as bookends framing songs from the 1980s by Journey, Metallica, The Clash, and Kate Bush that feature prominently in the show. Both contemporary and nostalgic, this is sure to be a hit with your students and their parents! / Date parution : 2023-03-11/ Répertoire / String Ensemble

Score-Samuel Barber's best-known work has become an icon of contemporary orchestral literature. Jamin Hoffman's arrangement now makes this landmark work accessible to intermediate-level groups with careful key and range alterations giving your students the opportunity to play one of the most important pieces of our time. This is a must-have for every school's string library!

The contemporary music of Paul Creston continues to be important repertoire particularly his famous concerti for Marimba and Saxophone. Robert Longfield has adapted this delightfully musical suite of dancesoriginally composed for Piano. This edition to the serious String repertoire is certain to be a contest/festival list choice.

John Moss' delightful concert piece is light and fun with hints of The Twelve Days of Christmas cleverly worked into a contemporary holiday waltz. A fresh new approach to a holiday favorite ideally scored for younger string players.

The contemporary music of Paul Creston continues to be important repertoire particularly his famous concerti for Marimba and Saxophone. Robert has adapted this delightfully musical suite of dances originally composedfor Piano. This addition to the serious string repertoire is certain to be a contest/festival list choice.

The Miniature String Quartet is redolent of the English countryside. It has been the first String quartet of at least two generations of String players.David Stone is a contemporary composer widely known for his works for student musicians and ensembles. He was a master at Charterhouse at one time a producer at the BBC and Music Director of the Godalming Operatic Society then Director of the School of Music at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama. He began to compose works for young musicians when he found a dearth of suitable teaching material for his own students.

Viva Vibrato! is exciting innovative and revolutionary in its approach to teaching vibrato. There has never been anything like it before. Its upbeat style and dialogue and contemporary design gently guides studentsthrough a five-section curriculum: Vibrato Readiness The Birth of a Vibrato The Developing Vibrato The Maturing Vibrato The Artistic Vibrato. All teachers of string instruments will find this course user friendly. The courseincludes Violin Viola Cello String Bass Piano Accompaniment Teacher's Manual and Score.

Another great pop hit that's just right for strings! Just like Viva la Vida Coldplay's mega-hit has great appeal to student players with its infectious riffs and energetic drive. Robert's arrangement captures the groove perfectlyfor string ensembles who want to learn and perform contemporary airplay songs.

(Mannheim Steamroller)-Now available for string orchestras Joy to the World is one of the distinctive arrangements of Chip Davis and Mannheim Steamroller. Players and audiences love these contemporary pop versions that dominate the airwaves during theholidays adapted here by Robert Longfield.

From the composer of Lord of the Dance and Celtic Tiger comes this sensitive ballad superbly arranged for string ensemble. The simple soaring melody is contemporary Celtic style at its best and students will love to perform this powerful concert feature.