from Encanto. Par MIRANDA LIN-MANUEL. This infectious mix of salsa and guajira with pop, hip hop, dance and Broadway elements rose to the top of the charts all around the world! Robert Longfield\'s string orchestra arrangement is true to the original, while still making it approachable for younger musicians. Your audience (and students) will definitely be singing along! / Date parution : 2022-07-28/ Répertoire / Orchestre à Cordes

Two familiar tunes Polly Wolly Doodle and Yankee Doodle face off in this light-hearted adventure. Your students will develop confidence in their bow strokes and will refine accents pizzicato dynamics and even some double stops while working with this crowd-pleasing medley by an excellent arranger and string educator. Highly entertaining and memorable! (1:40)

Originally for violin and piano Robert D. McCashin has done an outstanding job of making the Largo and Allegro from Telemann’s Sonata in G accessible to string orchestras. The opening movement offers beautiful and lush harmonic content with solo lines trading between the upper and lower string voices. The Allegro includes interesting and independent lines for all instruments providing a substantive musical experience for each member of the ensemble. (4:00)

A classic Beatles song comes all ready for your string players to perform confidently with this solid version from Larry Moore. There are melodic opportunities for every section making this a great showcase to feature anyone.

The ultimate in performance flexibility and a great way to add some sizzle to your next concert! Written for a professional Venezuelan-born violist this work draws inspiration from the passionate melodies and lively dance rhythms of Latin music. Ideal for young orchestras who are interested in featuring a soloist the piece comes with an advanced viola solo as well as an easier version that can be performed by a violist in your group. Optional advanced and easy solo violin parts are also included making this piece useful in a variety of situations. Easy percussion parts really add flare making this the showstopper of your next program. Hot!

An inventive and accessible pizzicato work for the good beginner bassist looking for something a little different. The three contrasting movements remain in the orchestral register with space for optional improvisation in the third piece. Ideal for any bassist who enjoyed Jazz Sonatine No.1 (RM097 Pizzicato Pieces Book 1) and enjoys playing in a jazzy and rhythmic style. A simple drum beat could be added for extra effect or simply enjoy the great music written with a minimum of fuss or effort. Effective in performance and certainly 'cool'. A great piece for study or recital and a pizzicato work which offers much for performer and audience alike. Enjoy....ABRSM Grade 4 (1st mvt) / Trinity-Guildhall Grade 5 (2nd mvt)2nd movement has been selected for Level 5 and 3rd movement for Level 6 by MTB Exams (www.mtbexams.com)

This arrangement offers exciting opportunities for more mature players. A combination of juxtaposed and interlocking double-stops are used to maintain the sonorous depth of Brahms’s original work. Several edits have been made to bring this to a more appropriate length for concert and festival performances. Although this is ideal for large string orchestras also consider using it for a chamber group of your finest musicians! (6:00)

This classical style arrangement from Lauren Bernofsky works well as a concert opener. Everyone in the ensemble has interesting parts and students can listen for slight variances in the melody as the work develops making it a good teaching tool.

This Mannheim Steamroller favorite is an energetic movement that features a solo violin throughout. The mixture of contemporary and Renaissance style also set it apart making it a solid choice to add variety to a holiday program. Dur: 1:40

Written in memory of the composer's grandfather, a Korean War Veteran, this piece is perfect to program as a tribute to all service men and women. The heroic melodies and harmonies, set in D Major, are shared throughout the ensemble, making it fun for all sections! The violins and cellos stay completely on the D and A strings, while the violas and basses use the G and D strings. This is a wonderful first selection to expose any young ensemble to independent parts among sections and the roles of melody and harmony, all while reinforcing the importance of using the 4th finger. The cello and bass parts have been doubled to create a strong, confident foundation while the viola and violin parts usually share similar rhythms while harmonizing. Fundamental dynamics and bowings will make this piece not only fun to play, but also a success among performers and audiences alike! (1:50) / Orchestre A Cordes

In Greek mythology, Boreas is the cold, north wind, making this piece a great addition to any winter concert! The mysterious opening leads to an exciting finale. Students will experience spiccato and legato bowing styles, multiple down bows, and key changes. (3:30) / Orchestre A Cordes

Par O'HARA LABRIE KATIE. Waking up on a cold winter day. Sledding. Hot chocolate. It's a snow day! Written by Katie O'Hara LaBrie, Snow Day! is craftily designed only using the notes of a D major scale. This highly accessible piece, with its bright melodies and jingle bell accompaniment will delight students and audiences. (2:10) This title is available in SmartMusic. / Date parution : 2022-10-12/ Répertoire / Orchestre à Cordes

Little Eva's '60s pop hit will certainly become a favorite of your young string players with this new arrangement designed for developing students. It's solid eighth note rock style diatonic harmony and pop hooks make it an easy choice for a confident performance.