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

SKU: AP.49463S

Arranged by Jim Palmer (ASCAP). Series; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Sound Innovations for String Orchestra. Folk; Traditional. Score. Duration 2:25. Alfred Music #00-49463S. Published by Alfred Music (AP.49463S).

ISBN 9781470650254. UPC: 038081571034. English.

The Last Rose of Summer is a traditional Irish tune arranged by Jim Palmer. The beautiful melody, rich harmonies, and interesting accompaniment will help your young orchestra sound mature. The long phrases are highlighted with beautiful slurs and a variety of dynamics. Pizzicato, slurs and ties create the interesting accompaniments. Well-developed phrases and unexpected chords provide opportunities for artistic expression. A perfect choice to teach a broad range of musical ideas. Correlated to Sound Innovations, Book 2, Level 2. (2:25).

Full orchestra

SKU: LO.30-3734L

Composed by Joel Raney. Arranged by Ed Hogan. Choral, cantatas. Advent, Christmas, Sacred. Score and parts, plus CD with printable parts. Lorenz Publishing Company #30/3734L. Published by Lorenz Publishing Company (LO.30-3734L).

UPC: 000308154627.

Score and Parts plus CD with Printable Parts for 65/2106L Joel Raney calls on Celtic musical traditions and instrumentation to deliver a refreshing sound for Christmas! The orchestration by Ed Hogan incorporates Irish flutes, drums, acoustic guitar, and fiddle to paint vivid imagery of a beautifully lush and green Irish countryside. Familiar Christmas carols appear, as do some familiar Christmas texts set to beloved Irish and Welsh folk songs. An ethereal opening sets the stage before breaking into an exuberant rendition of I Saw Three Ships. Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus; Away in a Manger; Gentle Mary Laid Her Child; and the beloved Angels We Have Heard on High all make appearances as the work progresses, culminating with a rhythmic re-imagining of O Come, All Ye Faithful set to the traditional Scottish melody Loch Lomond. One of the highlights of this musical is O Holy Night, written for soloist and choir and set to the timeless tune, LONDONDERRY AIR. Present the Christmas story in a uniquely captivating way with this imaginative work!

Full orchestra

SKU: LO.30-3731L

Composed by Joel Raney. Arranged by Ed Hogan. Choral, cantatas. Advent, Christmas, Sacred. Full score. Lorenz Publishing Company #30/3731L. Published by Lorenz Publishing Company (LO.30-3731L).

UPC: 000308154597.

Full Score for 65/2106L Joel Raney calls on Celtic musical traditions and instrumentation to deliver a refreshing sound for Christmas! The orchestration by Ed Hogan incorporates Irish flutes, drums, acoustic guitar, and fiddle to paint vivid imagery of a beautifully lush and green Irish countryside. Familiar Christmas carols appear, as do some familiar Christmas texts set to beloved Irish and Welsh folk songs. An ethereal opening sets the stage before breaking into an exuberant rendition of I Saw Three Ships. Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus; Away in a Manger; Gentle Mary Laid Her Child; and the beloved Angels We Have Heard on High all make appearances as the work progresses, culminating with a rhythmic re-imagining of O Come, All Ye Faithful set to the traditional Scottish melody Loch Lomond. One of the highlights of this musical is O Holy Night, written for soloist and choir and set to the timeless tune, LONDONDERRY AIR. Present the Christmas story in a uniquely captivating way with this imaginative work!

Orchestra - Grade 2

SKU: AP.46682

Arranged by Sandra Dackow. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Orchestra Expressions. Fiddle; Folk; World. Score and Part(s). 148 pages. Duration 2:00. Alfred Music #00-46682. Published by Alfred Music (AP.46682).

UPC: 038081535173. English. Scottish/Irish/American Fiddle Tune.

Soldier's Joy arranged by Sandra Dackow is a familiar fiddle tune that will be a great way to open or close any concert. Teaching a variety of string techniques, this piece will feature all of your players on both the melody and the accompaniment. Correlated with Orchestra Expressions, Book 2, this arrangement will inspire your students to increase their tempo to create an exciting performance!

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.

String orchestra (88555) with optional 3rd violin/viola TC (3 copies) - Grade 4

SKU: KN.9996

(Senior Edition). Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Julie Lyonn Lieberman. Solo or Ensemble. Apex String Orchestra. Score and set of parts. Kendor Music Inc #9996. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.9996).

UPC: 822795099966.

This popular Celtic melody has been framed in an unforgettable and lively interplay of parts. For the classically trained, Celtic music is the most appealing crossover into world styles for string players. Handed down through many generations of fiddlers by ear, this tune is extremely popular in Irish fiddle circles. Available in SmartMusic. The Junior (grade 2) and Senior (grade 4) editions of this arrangement interlock to create a multi-level edition that's perfect for all-district concerts and festivals. An interlocking score can be downloaded for free here.