Orchestra - Grade 0.5

SKU: AP.45817

Arranged by Sandra Dackow. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Orchestra Expressions. Folk; Traditional. Score and Part(s). 148 pages. Duration 2:15. Alfred Music #00-45817. Published by Alfred Music (AP.45817).

UPC: 038081525501. English. Traditional Irish Tune.

All in first position with straightforward rhythms and thematic parts for everyone, this poignant song arranged by Sandra Dackow will be a wonderful addition to any concert. The Girl I Left Behind Me first appears in 18th century Ireland, often known as Brighton Camp. It emigrated to the United States along with many other Anglo/Scots/Irish folk tunes and became a popular marching song for soldiers. During the American Civil War, soldiers in both the Confederate and Union armies sang it. A number of cultures have embraced this song, adding their own local lyrics. (2:15) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

About Orchestra Expressions

Play great songs such as Over the Rainbow, Batman, This Land Is Your Land, and Star Wars (Main Title). Listen to and play a variety of styles of music: popular, traditional, classical, folk and patriotic. Read and write music; compose and improvise. Perform in a concert and play for your family and friends. Be a conductor of the orchestra. Learn about composers, such as Antonin Dvorak, Johann Pachelbel, Jacques Offenbach, Pytor Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Giuseppe Verdi, George M. Cohan, George Frideric Handel, Ludwig van Beethoven, Johann Sebastian Bach, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Giacomo Puccini, Georges Bizet, Neal Hefti, and John Williams. Discover how music and art are related. Learn about a variety of musical ensembles including string orchestra, full orchestra, mariachi band, steel drum band, dixieland jazz band, rock band, and more. Play music from around the world, including North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia, and Africa.

Orchestra - Grade 2.5

SKU: AP.47436S

(The Festival of Strings). Arranged by Bob Phillips and John Nieto. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Belwin Intermediate String Orchestra. Folk; Light Concert; Multicultural; Traditional. Score. 24 pages. Belwin Music #00-47436S. Published by Belwin Music (AP.47436S).

UPC: 038081542010. English. Traditional; John Nieto.

Two traditional mariachi tunes, Alá en el Rancho Grande and La Adelita, along with a new original, Polka de San Antonio by John Nieto, form a fabulous medley for any happy occasion---any fiesta. As the title (translated The Festival of Strings) indicates, make it a party! In 2/4 and first position with some chromatic alterations, this piece is accessible and fun to play. The rhythmic pulse continues throughout this exciting piece.
For additional exploration of mariachi repertoire for the string orchestra or small ensembles, see Mariachi Philharmonic by Bob Phillips and John Nieto at alfred.com.

Orchestra - Grade 3

SKU: AP.35999S

Composed by Andrew H. Dabczynski. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Alternatives. Form: Overture. 4th of July; Blues; Folk; Light Concert; Patriotic; Summer; Traditional. Score. 24 pages. Highland/Etling #00-35999S. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.35999S).

UPC: 038081420387. English.

The War of 1812 in America gave birth to some of the country's most beloved folk melodies and fiddle tunes. Here's an original overture where all the sections get a chance to explore those tunes, cleverly combined with famous melodic quotes, in both traditional and contemporary settings. The 8th of January, The Constitution Hornpipe, and The Constitution and Guerriere appear with distinctive old-time, bluegrass, country, and even Latin flavors. Optional opportunities for solo improvisation are also included.

Orchestra - Grade 2.5

SKU: AP.47435

Arranged by Douglas E. Wagner. Performance Music Ensemble; String Orchestra. Belwin Intermediate String Orchestra. Christmas; Folk; Traditional; Winter. Score and Part(s). 144 pages. Belwin Music #00-47435. Published by Belwin Music (AP.47435).

UPC: 038081542102. English.

This arrangement of lovely ballads, vigorous fiddle songs, and simple shaped-note tunes is deeply rooted in early-American folk traditions. The three Christmas tunes The Babe of Bethlehem, Jesus, Jesus, Rest Your Head, and Star in the East will carry you to the wind-swept, snow-covered Appalachian Mountains. Beautiful orchestral scoring will provide a full sound for any ensemble.

Orchestra - Grade 2

SKU: AP.44855S

Arranged by Todd Parrish. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Alternatives. Folk; Traditional. Score. 12 pages. Duration 2:45. Highland/Etling #00-44855S. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.44855S).

UPC: 038081518633. English. Traditional.

As far as authentic American fiddle tunes go, it doesn't get much better than Sally Goodin. This arrangement by Todd Parrish takes the listener through many standard variations in both major and minor keys. All sections get a turn at the melody, while the bass maintains a traditional pizzicato bluegrass bass line. (2:45) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Orchestra - Grade 2

SKU: AP.45892S

Music of the Alaska Gold Rush. Arranged by Andrew H. Dabczynski. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Alternatives. Form: Medley. Folk; Traditional. Score. 16 pages. Duration 3:50. Highland/Etling #00-45892S. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.45892S).

UPC: 038081526546. English. Traditional American.

Imagining the Alaska Klondike gold rush calls up visions of fortune seekers, turn-of-the-century dance halls, and adventure! Klondike Fiddles captures those moods in a medley of two authentic fiddle tunes from that by-gone era by Andrew H. Dabczynski. These delightful melodies---March of the Gold Miners and Crooked Stovepipe---fall under the fingers of intermediate string students, with interesting parts for all players, body percussion sounds, and challenging optional improvisation opportunities. Here's a piece that complements any concert program and will have the players and audience tapping their toes! (3:50).

Orchestra - Grade 2

SKU: AP.45892

Music of the Alaska Gold Rush. Arranged by Andrew H. Dabczynski. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Alternatives. Form: Medley. Folk; Traditional. Score and Part(s). 128 pages. Duration 3:50. Highland/Etling #00-45892. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.45892).

UPC: 038081526539. English. Traditional American.

Imagining the Alaska Klondike gold rush calls up visions of fortune seekers, turn-of-the-century dance halls, and adventure! Klondike Fiddles captures those moods in a medley of two authentic fiddle tunes from that by-gone era by Andrew H. Dabczynski. These delightful melodies---March of the Gold Miners and Crooked Stovepipe---fall under the fingers of intermediate string students, with interesting parts for all players, body percussion sounds, and challenging optional improvisation opportunities. Here's a piece that complements any concert program and will have the players and audience tapping their toes! (3:50).