for String Orchestra Score and Parts. Par LONGFIELD ROBERT (Arr.). The Song of the Birds (El cant dels ocells) is a traditional Catalan Christmas carol. It was made famous by Pau (Pablo) Casals, who is considered one of the greatest cellists of all time. He was famous the world over and played for such notables as Queen Victoria, Theodore Roosevelt, and John F. Kennedy. After Casals\' self-exile from Spain in 1939, he would open each concert with the playing of The Song of the Birds. In time, this song became an important symbol of his native Catalonia. The Song of the Birds has multiple stanzas each in the voice of a different type of bird expressing joy in the birth of Jesus Christ. Robert Longfield expresses this beautiful Christmas carol in legato singing lines using 2-3 part writing at Level 2.5. In recognition and honor of Pau Casals, the opening melody of Robert Longfield\'s arrangement is played by the cello section. / Date parution : 2022-07-30/ Répertoire / Orchestre à Cordes

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

This instrumental waltz from the turn of the century continues to be a popular melody and has been heard in countless films, TV shows, and popular recordings. Robert Longfield's accessible new version gives your string orchestra a great opportunity to perform an instantly recognized song in a traditional waltz style.

Par TIN CHRISTOPHER. The well-known melody from the video game Civilization IV is exquisitely captured in this G major string orchestra arrangement by Robert Longfield. Based on a Swahili translation of the Lord\'s Prayer, this arrangement is simplified enough to make it accessible while retaining the intricate rhythms of the original. Your students will love playing this infectious tune, which was the first piece of video game music to receive a Grammy! / Date parution : 2022-09-14/ Répertoire / Ensemble de Cordes

Par MIRANDA LIN-MANUEL. Written in the traditional triple-meter bambuco style of Colombia, this arrangement for string orchestra by Robert Longfield captures the main character\'s yearning to be more like the rest of her family while maintaining her unique identity. The infectious melody and rhythm will leave the audience members singing this melody as they leave the performance! / Date parution : 2022-09-14/ Répertoire / Ensemble de Cordes

Par . This rousing traditional sea chanty from New Zealand has benefitted from the recent resurgence of interest in sea chanties in general. Robert Longfield\'s arrangement in B minor for string orchestra gives all the sections a chance at the melody, and provides interestingtextural changes, as well. For added energy, get the audience to stomp along! / Date parution : 2022-07-28/ Répertoire / Orchestre à Cordes