Hal Leonard is pleased to introduce the first in a new series of publications by renowned conductor Leonard Slatkin long known for his commitment to music education. Leonard's arrangements feature a piano soloist with youthorchestra accompaniment each in a non-traditional creative way that brings a new and fresh approach to your Christmas repertoire. Let your students enjoy the musical touch of one of our most esteemed orchestra conductors in thislovely collection of familiar carols including Carol of the Kings; Silent Night; The Twelve Days of Christmas; Veni veni Emmanuel; Moonlight Carol; The First Noel; God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen; Oh Come All Ye Faithful;Pat-a-Fum; and Deck the Halls with Joy. (Grade 2)Also available for $5.95 each:04490776 Violin 104490777 Violin 204490778 Violin 3 (Vla TC)04490779 Viola04490780Cello04490781 Bass04490782 Piano ($8.95)04490783 Percussion

The newest series from Hal Leonard for young players brings the unique talents of “America's Conductor” Leonard Slatkin to school orchestra programs. His latest holiday collection is once again a great opportunity tofeature student pianists with their school string orchestra. Always fresh and inventive Leonard's arrangements bring a new style of holiday programming that's interesting and educational and has great appeal to players andaudiences.This volume includes: A Czech Christmas; Festival of Lights; O Holy Night; O Tannenbaum; Of Kings and Ships; Of Kings Saints and Pigs; Singing Angels; Sleigh Ride; Three Lights; Watchmen at Coventry;Pastorale. (Grade 2)Also available for $5.99 each:04490923 Violin 104490924 Violin 204490925 Violin 3 (Vla TC)04490926 Viola04490927 Cello04490928 Bass04490929Piano ($8.99)04490930 Percussion

for String Orchestra Score. This toe-tapping polka is originally for piano solo and transposed to the keys of A and E major. The melody and harmony float between the violins, with a brief appearance for cello and bass. The viola section provides a strongrhythmic drive. This work was written and published in 1860 while Bares was still enslaved. Not only is it a strong example of a composition by a black composer, but also a playable introduction to more complicated key signaturesfor your orchestra.

String Orchestra with rehearsal Piano-This string orchestra arrangement by Lauren Keiser of the second movement ?allegretto? from Franck's Symphony in d minor. It is an ideal study in pizzicato for beginning to intermediate ensembles.

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

Antonio Vivaldi's Concerto In G RV545 Piano reduction with two solo Cello parts arranged and edited by Julian Lloyd Webber from the original concerto for Oboe Bassoon and Strings.

Riduzione Per Pianoforte-The Adagio In G Minor for Strings and Organ composed by Giazotto from two thematic drafts and a Figured Bass by Albinoni. This arrangement for Piano solo may also serve as a short-score representation of the original.

The lyric and flowing music from this popular movie continues to be a favorite for solo pianists and is now available for piano accompanied by strings. John Moss' arrangement incorporates the main thematic moments and is awonderful spotlight for a student soloist backed by impressive and dramatic string writing.

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'

Piano part-A super selection of Christmas carols that everyone will know and love all arranged for a truly flexible ensemble or simply to be enjoyed by the soloist.The book has been arranged so that each instrument has the melodyline as well as additional harmony lines. Many instrument combinations are possible from small chamber ensembles to a large string orchestra. And with a selection of songs that includes We Three Kings God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen and Deck The Halls this is one set of arrangements not to be missed!

A joyful departure from tradition, now set in 4/4 time by Jeffrey Turner, this fresh setting of the beloved carol is sure to add sparkle to any holiday celebration. Across the silent night, the blazing star of a solo cello beacons. A violinist follows, and the glory of a string orchestra suddenly bursts across the heavens. A twinkling piano announces that a child has been born unto the world - then, the high strings enter like angels singing from above. With its ending in 3/4, sure to put a smile on everyone's face, there's never been a happier birthday. (3:20) / Orchestre A Cordes

A comprehensive string method arranged for individual or class participation parts for violin viola cello string bass piano accompaniment and full conductor's score. Topics include: Step-by-step tuningprocess Bowing styles Theory Technique Shifting for cello and string bass Major/Minor/Chromatic scales Etudes Solos/Ensembles Vibrato strengthening exercises Detailed photographs and diagramsSpecial score supplement: Detailed classroom tuning procedures Daily record Guide for teaching dynamics Mid-year motivation articles Vibrato guidelines Bibliography sketches

Veteran orchestral conductor and writer Cliff Colnot has created a unique set of publications featuring scoring especially for student groups with varying skill levels. With challenging parts for a solo violin and a solo cello supported by intermediate level parts for the ensemble and simplified bass parts these superb arrangements are ideal for many student groups.Taken from three piano pieces songs include: Menuet sur le nom d'Haydn LaVallee des cloches (from Miroirs) and A la maniere de Borodine (Valse). Dur: 8:45

Octotunes est le tout nouveau projet de Sheila Nelson auteur de l' Essential String Method. Idéale pour l'enseignement individuel ou de groupe cette sélection de courtes pièces pour ensemble variable peut être jouée par un violon solo deux violons trois violons et violoncelle ou même un quatuor à cordes avec ou sans accompagnement de piano. Convient également à l'exécution en concert.Octotunes permet d'expérimenter tôt le jeu d'ensemble. Le recueil convient aux élèves venant d'achever le 1er volume de l'Essential String Method mais il peut s'employer indépendamment de la méthode pour chaque type d'enseignement instrumental. Les pièces écrites dans des tonalitésfaciles des rythmes simples et une métrique courante sont suffisamment abordables pour permettre aux élèves de se consacrer au jeu d'ensemble.Octotunes entraîne également à la lecture à vue. Dans une première étape les élèves chantent la mélodie afin de l'apprendre puis ils jouent celle-ci dans la tonalité notée et en respectant les indications de dynamique et de conduite d'archet.

Hardback-This volume presents new editions of all Walton's mature chamber music including the first publication on sale of the Toccata for Violin and Piano String Quartet (1920-2) and Tema (per Variazioni) per 'Cello Solo.