By Doug Spata. By Doug Spata. For String Orchestra. String Orchestra. Highland String Orchestra. Level: 2 (grade 2). Conductor Score. Published by Alfred Publishing.

(Featuring: Arkansas Traveler / Fire on the Mountain / Devil's Dream). Arranged by Tim McCarrick. Orchestra. Part(s); Score; String Orchestra. Highland String Alternatives. Form: Medley. Folk; Traditional. Grade 2.5. 124 pages. Published by Highland/Etling

Orchestra String Orchestra - Grade 1.5-2

SKU: CF.FAS38

Composed by Franz Xaver Gruber. Arranged by Roy Phillippe. Carl Fischer First Plus String Orchestra Series. Sacred, Christmas. Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 8 pages. Carl Fischer Music #FAS38. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.FAS38).

ISBN 9780825861130. UPC: 798408061135. 8.5 X 11 inches. Key: D major.

One of the most beloved of all Christmas carols is presented in an easy, yet beautiful arrangement by Roy Phillippe. Every sections is given a chance to play the melody in the very playable setting. The optional piano part adds interest and colorful lines to this already very special piece.
I am of the opinion that a piece of music is not judged by how difficult it is to play, but by how good it sounds. While my arrangement of Silent Night is written for beginning string players, I have tried to keep it interesting for all players. It should be played warmly with expression to create a full sound.The piece begins with an introduction based on the three-note Silent Night motive. The main melody is introduced in m. 5 by the first Violins, and is harmonized by the second Violins and Violas. The Cellos reiterate the motive in mm. 6,8,10 and 11. Beginning at m.12 the motive alternates between the Violin II and the Cellos. The melody is played tutti until the key change at m.29, at which point when the Cellos and Basses take the melody with light accompaniment in the Violins and Violas. The final statement of the melody is played by the first violins beginning in m. 37. The Silent Night motive from the beginning alternates between Violin II and the Cellos to the end.

By Richard Meyer. Music by Richard Meyer. For String Orchestra. String Orchestra. Strictly Strings Series. Level: 1 (grade 1). Conductor Score and Parts. 1 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

String Orchestra - Grade 1

SKU: KN.08490S

Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven. Arranged by John Caponegro. Solo or Ensemble. Accent String Orchestra. Kendor Music Inc #08490S. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.08490S).

UPC: 822795084900.

Scored in G and D, this simplified version of Beethoven's 9th Symphony theme features dramatic crescendos, clear bowing indications, and some pizzicato work for cellos and basses. It also assigns some lead material to 2nd/3rd Violins and violas, and finishes strong with a short ritard. A classic frequently included in Christmas performances. Duration 2:00.

Miniature Full Score. By Bohuslav Martinu. (score). Study Score. Book only. Size 8.5x11 inches. 56 pages. Published by Associated.

Orchestra String Orchestra - Grade 2-2.5

SKU: CF.YAS33

Composed by Sean O'Loughlin. SWS - FS. Carl Fischer Young String Orchestra Series. Classical. Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 8+16+16+4+10+10+10+3 pages. Carl Fischer Music #YAS33. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.YAS33).

ISBN 9780825858468. UPC: 798408058463. 8.5 X 11 inches. Key: G major.

A walk through the park or a morning stroll through the forest is what this piece best calls to mind. With its pastoral setting and lush melodies, Velvet Morning will truly showcase your group's mastery of legato playing.
Velvet Morning is a warm and colorful work for string orchestra. Please play con sordino if available. The music is a reflection of my love for the orchestral music of Barber, Ravel, Debussy and Satie. It should have the same sense of passion and intensity that those masters employ in their music.The opening tempo is marked rubato, and should speed up then slow down based on the phrases. The main melody appears at m. 11 in the first violins and should have a flowing quality. The harmony does utilize some slight dissonances from time to time which should be emphasized. The violas and cellos take over the melody at m.19 with a counter line in the violins. The melody returns to the violin at m. 27 with a pianistic cello line punctuated by pizzicato in the bass. Some transitional material follows that builds up to a full presentation at m. 47. Let the ensemble open up here with an intense, full sound. This winds down to a return of the introduction at m. 60. The ending should be tender and deliberate all the way to the last plush chord.

About Carl Fischer Young String Orchestra Series

This series of Grade 2/Grade 2.5 pieces is designed for second and third year ensembles. The pieces in this series are characterized by:
--Occasionally extending to third position
--Keys carefully considered for appropriate difficulty
--Addition of separate 2nd violin and viola parts
--Viola T.C. part included
--Increase in independence of parts over beginning levels

Orchestra String Orchestra - Grade 2

SKU: FJ.ST6011

Gum Tree Canoe. Arranged by Robert L. Simon. Series; String Orchestra. FJH Developing Strings. Folk. Score and Part(s). Duration 3:35. The FJH Music Company Inc #98-ST6011. Published by The FJH Music Company Inc (FJ.ST6011).

UPC: 674398206933. English.

This lovely setting of the lesser-known folk song Gum Tree Canoe is easy to perform with young musicians. A simple countermelody begins in the violins and moves to the cellos to create momentum. A very playable work.

About FJH Developing Strings

Slightly more advanced than Beginning Strings, this series begins to involve more position work and a slightly more complex rhythmic figures. Rehearsal piano is often provided. Ideal for middle school and smaller high school programs. Grade 2 - 2.5

String Orchestra - Grade 1.5

SKU: KN.08476S

(Night Of Stars). Composed by John Caponegro. Solo or Ensemble. Accent String Orchestra. Kendor Music Inc #08476S. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.08476S).

UPC: 822795084764.

This beautiful Latin piece contrasts a lyrical A theme and a rhythmic B theme with convincing results. It gives everyone a chance to shine, especially violas and cellos when they carry the melodic lead in the B section while violins play pizzicato. Though the parts for piano, percussion (claves, maracas) and bells that come in each set are optional, their use will definitely enhance the style and flavor of the music. Duration 2:00. Available in SmartMusic.