Suite of English Folk Songs (Boyle)-Easy music for string groups. Playstrings provides an enjoyable and varied repertoire for young string orchestras carefully structured in two levels. The ‘Easy’ level does not normally exceed Grade 2 in difficulty with most partsplayable in first position while the ‘Moderately Easy’ level includes some parts of around Grade 3 standard. At easy level alternative parts are provided so that the absence of viola or a double bass does not prevent the piecefrom being performed. Available in score or sets of instrumental parts. There are over 30 titles covering a wide range of styles including classical pieces folk tunes and Christmas collections. Playstrings is an idealintroduction to orchestral playing for young string players. Set of 19 parts contains: 4 x Violin 1 4 x Violin 2 4 x Violin 3 2 x Viola 3 x Cello 2 x Double Bass/Cello 2.

Primo Encores is a collection of folk songs classical themes rounds and original compositions arranged in such a way as to be extremely versatile in meeting the need of the beginning level string orchestra. Eachinstrument has the melody line as well as additional harmony lines. By using all the parts a string orchestra is achieved. With the addition of Piano any size string class can successfully perform these selections.

Primo Encores is a collection of folk songs classical themes rounds and original compositions arranged in such a way as to be extremely versatile in meeting the need of the beginning level string orchestra. Eachinstrument has the melody line as well as additional harmony lines. By using all the parts a string orchestra is achieved. With the addition of Piano any size string class can successfully perform these selections.

Primo Encores is a collection of folk songs classical themes rounds and original compositions arranged in such a way as to be extremely versatile in meeting the need of the beginning level string orchestra. Eachinstrument has the melody line as well as additional harmony lines. By using all the parts a string orchestra is achieved. With the addition of Piano any size string class can successfully perform these selections.

Snow Is Falling. Based on the charming Japanese folk song ?Yuki.? Robert has combined this song with an original festive melody to create a tuneful, winter holiday piece. Everyone gets a chance to shine in this beginning piece for strings, suitable for that first holiday concert!

Paperback-Vaughan Williams fist encountered the old English folk song Dives and Lazarus when he was 21 and here presents five variants that are in his own words 'not exact replicas of traditional tunes but rather reminiscences of various versions in my own collection and those of others'. The work was premiered in Carnegie Hall as part of the 1939 New York World's Fair and is a wonderful example of the sumptuous string textures and modal tonalities that have become the composer's trademarks.

Paperback-Vaughan Williams fist encountered the old English folk song Dives and Lazarus when he was 21 and here presents five variants that are in his own words 'not exact replicas of traditional tunes but rather reminiscences of various versions in my own collection and those of others'.The work was premiered in Carnegie Hall as part of the 1939 New York World's Fair and is a wonderful example of the sumptuous string textures and modal tonalities that have become the composer's trademarks.

Paperback-Vaughan Williams fist encountered the old English folk song Dives and Lazarus when he was 21 and here presents five variants that are in his own words 'not exact replicas of traditional tunes but rather reminiscences of various versions in my own collection and those of others'.The work was premiered in Carnegie Hall as part of the 1939 New York World's Fair and is a wonderful example of the sumptuous string textures and modal tonalities that have become the composer's trademarks.

Paperback-Vaughan Williams fist encountered the old English folk song Dives and Lazarus when he was 21 and here presents five variants that are in his own words 'not exact replicas of traditional tunes but rather reminiscences of various versions in my own collection and those of others'.The work was premiered in Carnegie Hall as part of the 1939 New York World's Fair and is a wonderful example of the sumptuous string textures and modal tonalities that have become the composer's trademarks.

This beautiful folk melody will capture the hearts of students and audiences. Originally scored for large orchestra, this string arrangement captures the essential qualities often heard in the English style of chamber music for strings from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Holst's melody, with its simple pentatonic folksong theme, receives the kind of mystical transformation we often associate with British composers' treatments of their indigenous wellspring-the folksong. All sections share in the melodic themes while passages for a quartet of soloists add textural interest. (4:15) / Orchestre A Cordes

Develop your orchestra's legato playing skills with this lovely folk song. The interesting orchestration helps showcase a very mature sound and every section shares the melody. A perfect 'second piece' for contest or festival. (3:20) / Orchestre A Cordes

The classic folk song a mid-tempo Caribbean calypso has been recorded by many artists from Harry Belafonte to the Kingston Trio and the Beach Boys. Larry Moore's well-designed arrangement makes ideal teaching and programming for young players.

The familiar folk song Black Is the Color of My True Love's Hair is the basis of this beautifully scored work in E minor. The melodic line occurs in various voices against a slightly contrapuntal accompaniment. With octave scoring in all voices this theme eventually becomes the impetus in the final measures.

A beloved Appalachian folk song and spiritual that is perfect for historical study! This arrangement generally stays in 1st position and employs mainly standard rhythms with a great introduction to eighth-quarter-eighth rhythm. (2:30) / Orchestre A Cordes

This medley of folk songs came from a recent trip to Russia by arranger Jamin Hoffman. Katyusha Moscow Evenings and Kalinka are all rich in tradition each with a distinctive taste of the land that has given the world so much important music.