After performing at many educational conferences like the TMEA and NYSSMA conferences, the creators of BARRAGE had many requests for printed, published versions of their music. Many young string players sent letters and e-mails asking that BARRAGE do something to help bring the 'cool element' to their school string program. In response, SWATH Publishing is pleased to be able to offer an exciting string orchestra arrangement of the BARRAGE favorite 'Mountain Spring'. Composed by Dean Marshall (Artistic Director of BARRAGE) and arranged by Arthur Bachmann (violist - The Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra), this piece is a guaranteed crowd pleaser for any school orchestra concert! Appropriate for the intermediate to advanced string orchestra, the piece comes with a full set of string parts (885555), conductor's score, and piano score. *BARRAGE is an internationally acclaimed violin ensemble that presents the violin in a unique and innovative way. BARRAGE combines diverse musical styles with dazzling choreography to produce a show that is truly spellbinding! / Orchestre A Cordes / 82 pages / niveau : Intermédiaire/Avancé / Partition - Format: 12 X 9

Par GAYE MARVIN / LONGFIELD ROBERT (Arr.). Though initially written over 50 years ago, Marvin Gaye's plea for peace and understanding is a message that still resonates strongly and needs to be heard. This arrangement for string orchestra by Robert Longfield maintains the original's easy cool and R

Slick rhythmic bass riffs and a cool melodic hook conjure up all sorts of imagery with Stephen's clever piece for strings. The optional percussion can add tasty street-wise effects to a performance.

Henry Mancini's most recognized theme is a jazz classic that your students will love to play with this new arrangement from Robert Longfield. Great riffs cool harmonies and a spot for a jazz violin solo (written versionincluded) make it a super program choice for your students.

Originally written by Beethoven for piano, this cool little gem has been adapted for strings by Jack Bullock, and is perfect for contest and festival. The melody moves between all sections allowing for many teaching opportunities. (1:50) / Orchestre A Cordes