Orchestra - Grade 2.5

SKU: AP.47466

Composed by Todd Parrish. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Programmatic. Score and Part(s). 124 pages. Highland/Etling #00-47466. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.47466).

ISBN 9781470654542. UPC: 038081544762. English.

Inspired by a painting of the same name, this engaging work by Todd Parrish features memorable rhythmic patterns of sixteenth notes, flat-key fingerings, and varied articulations. The original painting evokes the awesome, eternal nature of the sea that could occur on any given morning. Imagine crashing waves!

Orchestra - Grade 2

SKU: AP.49058

Composed by Doug Spata. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Light Concert; Programmatic. Score and Part(s). 74 pages. Duration 1:50. Highland/Etling #00-49058. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.49058).

ISBN 9781470645748. UPC: 038081564227. English.

Broken Runes is a bold piece for late beginners in B minor by Doug Spata. Successive down bows at the frog create a ferocious percussive ostinato, and the challenging staccato eighth notes of the main theme add to the primitive style. The piece is rhythmically simple, tonally accessible, and features all sections of the orchestra. Students will love showing off this piece at your next concert! (1:50).

Orchestra - Grade 2

SKU: AP.49059

Composed by Anthony Granata. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Score and Part(s). 74 pages. Duration 3:05. Highland/Etling #00-49059. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.49059).

ISBN 9781470645762. UPC: 038081565248. English.

Written specially to help young players gain confidence and build upon their beginning playing abilities, Sinfonietta for Strings by Anthony Granata echoes the composition style of the classical period. A Sinfonietta is a smaller and lighter version of the symphony. Set in the key of G major, students will love the broad and vigorous unison opening, the sudden change to E minor, and the mixture of dialogue and easy counterpoint interwoven throughout the piece. This piece will help your students develop skills in proper right-hand bow facility, simple slur and bowing patterns, common rhythms, identification of accidentals, and use of dynamics to achieve a very strong and dramatic sound. (3:05) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Orchestra - Grade 2

SKU: AP.41255S

Composed by Doug Spata. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Form: March. Score. 8 pages. Highland/Etling #00-41255S. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.41255S).

UPC: 038081480602. English.

A mysterious pizzicato pulse sets the tone in this sly scherzo while shadowy melodies evoke the wood elves. Dynamics ebb and flow throughout before the piece builds to its conclusion. With a technical focus on two-note slurs and G string notes, this piece provides some exciting technical challenges for young players, but students and orchestras will be drawn to the dramatic style and mischievous melodies. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Orchestra - Grade 3

SKU: AP.11797S

Composed by Felix Bartholdy Mendelssohn. Arranged by Lennie Niehaus and Vernon Leidig. Full Orchestra; Masterworks; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Highland/Etling Full Orchestra. Masterwork Arrangement; Romantic. Score. 28 pages. Highland/Etling #00-11797S. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.11797S).

UPC: 038081114866. English.

Vernon Leidig has captured the drama and majesty of the original in this arrangement for full orchestra. Slightly abbreviated in length, the scoring is full (including optional percussion) and accessible to a wide range of abilities. Although technically easier, musically the piece can be a challenge to any group.

Orchestra - Grade 4

SKU: AP.33720S

Composed by Almon C. Bock II. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Form: Dance; Rondo. Light Concert. Score. 24 pages. Highland/Etling #00-33720S. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.33720S).

UPC: 038081378015. English.

A frenetic pace characterizes this piece written in the true Italian style of the 6/8 couples dance. Thought to have been danced to ward off the effects of the bite of the tarantula spider, there's nothing that severe here---just a wonderful, percussive rondo. The piece features some lively syncopation and ends with an extended finish that gets more rousing with each passing measure. Your audiences will be tapping their feet from the opening measure, and your orchestra will want to play it over and over.

Orchestra - Grade 3

SKU: AP.38488

Composed by Claude Debussy. Arranged by Bud Caputo. Masterworks; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Form: Transcription. Impressionistic; Masterwork Arrangement. Score and Part(s). 124 pages. Highland/Etling #00-38488. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.38488).

UPC: 038081434674. English.

Inspired by ragtime, this arrangement celebrates Claude Debussy's 150th birthday. Lively and fun to play, this piece offers the chance to explore various dynamic changes and accented playing.

Orchestra - Grade 3

SKU: AP.35975S

Composed by Susan H. Day. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Form: Ballade. Score. 12 pages. Highland/Etling #00-35975S. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.35975S).

UPC: 038081411842. English.

The clever title combines the word quiet with etude, the French word for a musical study. Inspired by the notion of world peace, the composer communicates this idea through a series of engaging melodic and harmonic sections in G minor and D minor, ultimately ending on a major chord to express hopefulness. The haunting melodies and mature sound of this grade 3 work make this a memorable and thought-provoking addition to any concert or contest. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Orchestra - Grade 3

SKU: AP.47477S

Composed by Doug Spata. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Score. 12 pages. Duration 1:45. Highland/Etling #00-47477S. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.47477S).

UPC: 038081544830. English.

Written to help students understand the concept of positions, this entire piece can be played by the violins, violas, and cellos in 3rd position with no shifting! Playing in positions is often a challenging hurdle for many young musicians yet an important prerequisite for advanced techniques. The rhythms are kept very simple so students can focus on playing in a new way.
With a dark, mature sound and named after an ancient Roman border river, this piece allows plenty of room for expression. To cross the Rubicon is to pass a point of no return and enter into a new realm. This work is both a valuable teaching tool for a new musical adventure and a thrilling concert piece that students will be excited to show off in concert. (1:45).

Orchestra - Grade 1.5

SKU: AP.46716S

Composed by Doug Spata. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Graduation. Score. 12 pages. Highland/Etling #00-46716S. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.46716S).

UPC: 038081532868. English.

Created with easy notes and rhythms, this regal march in the style of William Walton is playable by beginners for graduation ceremonies. It can also be learned quickly by more advanced ensembles for any concert or special event. The form is modular, so adding cuts and repeats to extend the piece is perfect for timing a procession. Enter the Laureates by Doug Spata is the perfect way to showcase your orchestra at community events!

Orchestra - Grade 3

SKU: AP.49471

Composed by John Atteberry. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland String Orchestra (HSO). Score and Part(s). Duration 3:00. Highland/Etling #00-49471. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.49471).

ISBN 9781470650087. UPC: 038081570860. English.

The folk-like tune of Ruby Mountain Serenade may seem familiar but is in fact an original tune from composer John Atteberry. Beginning in D major, this graceful tone poems opens intimately, with optional soloists from each section. Following the introduction, all sections of the orchestra work to guide the music through statements of the primary and secondary themes, leading to a smooth modulation to F major and an emotional climax. A great opportunity for young musicians to explore programmatic music. (3:00) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Orchestra - Grade 3

SKU: AP.49470

Composed by Richard Meyer (ASCAP). MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland String Orchestra (HSO). Form: Dance. Meters. Score and Part(s). Duration 4:10. Highland/Etling #00-49470. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.49470).

ISBN 9781470650100. UPC: 038081570884. English.

This lively rondo begins with the famous theme from Paganini's Caprice #24, reworked into a 5/4 dance with a cool vibe. Woven into the rondo form are three original dances (a tango, a country dance and a waltz)---each a musical adventure of its own. The colorful orchestration by Richard Meyer gives every member of your ensemble an unforgettable and joyful experience while the wide variety of playing styles and musical challenges make New Chances, New Dances an imaginative selection---the perfect choice for contest or festival. (4:10) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Orchestra - Grade 3.5

SKU: AP.33734S

Composed by Gustav Mahler. Arranged by Bob Lipton. Masterworks; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Form: Transcription. Masterwork Arrangement; Romantic. Score. 16 pages. Highland/Etling #00-33734S. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.33734S).

UPC: 038081385402. English.

You can hear the genius of Mahler's string writing in this accessible arrangement of the second movement of his Resurrection symphony. Staying true to the original orchestration, your students will have a chance to soar with the romanticism of the main theme and dance with the charm of the pizzicato section. Mahler called this movement a remembrance of happy times. Your students will create happy memories playing the music of this revered master.

Orchestra - Grade 3

SKU: AP.48101S

Composed by Katie O'Hara LaBrie. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Score. 16 pages. Duration 4:30. Highland/Etling #00-48101S. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.48101S).

ISBN 9781470661458. UPC: 038081553993. English.

With Gratitude by Katie O'Hara LaBrie is a flowing yet spirited composition written in memory of a bright youngster who always sought out the good things in life. Perfect for advancing string orchestras, this piece features soaring melodies, rhythmic independence, and higher positions for violin 1 and cello, all while exploring changing modalities in C major and A major. Students will learn to play expressively as they connect to the story behind the piece using the hashtag #yearofgratitude. (4:30) This title available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Orchestra - Grade 3

SKU: AP.48093

Composed by Bob Phillips. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Programmatic. Score and Part(s). 128 pages. Duration 4:15. Highland/Etling #00-48093. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.48093).

UPC: 038081558714. English.

Full of energy and life, Streaks of Thunder, an original piece by Bob Phillips, includes moments of sheer exuberance as well as reflection. The series of memorable melodies and driving rhythms streak through all sections in an almost call and response between upper and lower strings. Excitement abounds in this piece, making it a great opener or closer! (4:15) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.